Juventus return to home soil looking to extend their impressive run of form as they welcome relegation-threatened Lecce in Serie A.
Confidence is high in Turin, with the Bianconeri enjoying one of their strongest periods of the season and firmly re-establishing themselves among the league’s elite.
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Spalletti’s Impact Fuels Juventus’ Revival
The decision to appoint Luciano Spalletti is already paying dividends. The experienced coach has overseen eight wins from his first 12 matches, reigniting Juventus’ title ambitions and stabilising their push for a top-four finish.
A composed 2–0 victory over Pisa last weekend marked their third consecutive league win and briefly lifted them into second place.
Juventus’ overall consistency has been eye-catching, with seven wins from their last eight competitive outings and four straight victories at home. The Allianz Stadium has once again become a fortress, as the hosts remain unbeaten in their last 12 Serie A home matches, collecting nine wins in that span.
Notably, goals have often come in controlled fashion, with Juventus scoring exactly twice in five of their previous seven games, while six of their last nine home fixtures ended with fewer than three goals.
Lecce arrive under mounting pressure after a heavy 3–0 defeat to Como, a result that dragged them closer to the relegation zone. Their struggles against stronger opposition are evident, having failed to win any of their away matches against teams currently placed 12th or higher.
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Matters worsened with the dismissal of head coach Eusebio Di Francesco, leaving the squad in transition and short on confidence.
History also favours Juventus, who have won six of the last seven meetings between the sides and have not lost a home league clash against Lecce since 2004.
While Lecce have shown flashes of threat, defensive lapses — particularly after halftime — continue to undermine them.
With no new injury concerns for either team, Juventus will see this as a prime opportunity to keep building momentum, while Lecce must summon resilience to avoid another damaging setback.
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Expected Starting XI by Luciano Spalletti for Juventus vs Lecce according to Sky Sport :