Pisa vs Juventus | Expected Lineup

Juventus head into this fixture with renewed confidence after a strong resurgence that has put their hopes of finishing inside Serie A’s top four firmly back on track.

A trip to relegation-threatened Pisa may look straightforward on paper, but the hosts are still fighting for survival and will be eager to capitalise on any slip from the visitors.

Pisa arrive into this round sitting three points adrift of safety, having ended a worrying three-match losing run last weekend with a dramatic 2–2 draw away at Cagliari.

While that late equaliser offered some encouragement, it also highlighted a recurring issue: inconsistency. That result marked Pisa’s fourth 2–2 draw in just nine league matches, underlining their habit of letting advantages slip.

Home form remains a major concern. Pisa have scored only one goal in eight league games at the Arena Garibaldi, yet have somehow collected six points in the process (W1, D3, L4).

Half of those points came from goalless draws, further reflecting their struggles in front of goal. Against stronger opposition, the picture is even bleaker, with four defeats in five matches against teams currently in the top six.

With none of their home league games seeing both teams score, Pisa will likely prioritise defensive solidity once again.

Juventus Building Momentum

Juventus, meanwhile, have responded impressively after a difficult period earlier in the season that saw them go eight matches without a win.

Their recent 2–1 victory over Roma was their sixth win in seven competitive games, cutting the gap to the top four to just one point. Luciano Spalletti’s side have lost only once in their last 12 matches across all competitions, showing clear signs of stability and belief.

Although their sole defeat in that run came away from home, Juventus remain unbeaten in four away league matches against sides that started this round outside the top nine.

Historically, they also hold the upper hand, having won both meetings the last time these sides faced each other competitively in the 1991/92 season.

With Pisa rarely involved in high-scoring home matches and Juventus often keeping things tight on the road, this encounter may once again be decided by fine margins rather than goals galore.

Expected Starting XI by Luciano Spalletti for Pisa vs Juventus according to Sky Sport :

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