Lecce vs Juventus | Expected Lineup

Lecce welcome Juventus to the Via del Mare looking to build on an impressive 3-0 away victory, while the Bianconeri are under increasing pressure to bounce back after a disappointing week.

Eusebio Di Francesco’s side ended a two-match losing streak in emphatic fashion by sweeping Udinese aside 3-0, moving five points clear of the relegation zone before the latest round. Lecce will now aim to secure consecutive league victories for the first time this season.

However, their recent record against stronger opposition offers little encouragement. They have collected just one point from their last nine Serie A matches against teams starting the day in the top half of the table, failing to score in each of their last six.

Their home form has also been inconsistent, with only two victories in their last seven league games at the Via del Mare.

Juventus Under Pressure to Deliver

Juventus are searching for an immediate response after suffering a painful 3-0 home defeat to Lazio last weekend. Their midweek 2-2 draw against Rennes in the UEFA Europa League did little to ease the pressure on Luciano Spalletti.

With the gap to the top four standing at four points before this round, the Bianconeri cannot afford another setback. A failure to win would leave Juventus with fewer than 14 points after eight league matches in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1978/79.

Nevertheless, their away record offers encouragement, having lost just once in their last ten matches on the road.

Key Statistics

Lecce have won just one of their last 20 Serie A meetings with Juventus.

Juventus have recorded 12 away victories against Lecce in Serie A.

Lecce have conceded a league-high seven goals in the opening 30 minutes.

Five of Lecce’s last six matches featured over 2.5 goals.

Four of Juventus’ last five away games saw both teams score.

Expected Starting XI as for Sky Sport :

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