Juventus have a prime chance to bounce back from a challenging period when they welcome a Pisa side desperate to avoid relegation.
Despite showing grit and determination last week, the Bianconeri came up short, bowing out of the UEFA Champions League despite a victory over Galatasaray, and salvaging a thrilling 3-3 Serie A draw after coming from two goals down against Roma.
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Luciano Spalletti’s men have struggled in the league recently, collecting just two points from their last four matches, leaving them sixth and four points shy of a top-four finish.
Still, Juventus enter this clash with strong confidence. Historically, they are unbeaten in 16 Serie A encounters against teams starting the day in the relegation zone, winning 11 of those.
Their home record across all competitions this season is equally impressive, with only one defeat from 19 games (W11, D7), suggesting that a return to winning form is well within reach.
Pisa’s Relegation Woes Deepen
For Pisa, the outlook is far bleaker. Their 1-0 loss to Bologna extended their winless streak to 16 matches (D6, L10), and they have failed to score in eight of those games.
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Nine points adrift of safety, their season has been punctuated by missed opportunities and persistent struggles away from home, where they are yet to secure a single victory (D8, L5).
Historically, they have never defeated Juventus in Serie A, with the Bianconeri holding an 11-0-4 record against them. Pisa’s offensive struggles are evident: they have failed to score in 14 league games this season, one of the highest in Serie A.
In contrast, Juventus thrive in crucial moments, having scored five goals in second-half stoppage time this season and remaining unbeaten at home when taking the lead.
Key players could make a difference—Federico Gatti has scored most of his goals after the break for Juventus, while Pisa’s Mattéo Tramoni tends to score early.
Expected Starting XI by Spalletti according to Sky Sport :