Juventus will host struggling Lecce at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
The Old Lady has lost only one of their last nine league matches and aims to continue their strong performance, close the gap with league leaders Inter Milan, and enter the top four.
Juventus vs Lecce – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, January 3rd.
- Kick-off: 5 PM BST.
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino.
Juventus Team News
Francisco Conceicao, who had a muscular injury against Roma on December 14, is expected to be available after a full training session on Thursday. However, he may not start due to precautionary measures regarding his thigh issue.
Dusan Vlahovic remains out until March, while Carlo Pinsoglio, Federico Gatti, and Juan Cabal are doubtful for this match. Danielle Rugali is sidelined with a calf injury and is expected to return in February.
Lecce Team News
Head coach Eusebio Di Francesco will miss the match due to a two-match ban for insulting the referee, limiting his tactical oversight during this important game.
Midfielder Medon Berisha is doubtful because of a hamstring injury, which is likely to keep him out until mid-January.
Lameck Banda has returned following Zambia’s exit from the AFCON tournament and will vie for a starting position alongside Riccardo Sottil and Santiago Pierotti.
Lassana Coulibaly is still participating in AFCON, and Dilip Marchwinski is unavailable due to injury. Balthazar Pieret, Tete Morente, and Christian Fruchtl are listed as doubtful.
Form
Juventus
Juventus ended 2025 strong with a 2-0 win over Pisa, showcasing their solid form in Serie A. They won five of their six matches in December, illustrating both defensive strength and attacking skill.
Their victory over Roma (2-1) demonstrated the tactical adaptability introduced by Spalletti, allowing the team to respond effectively to counter-attacks.
Lecce
Lecce has allowed 22 goals in 16 matches, averaging 1.38 per game, with vulnerabilities especially evident in the last stages of matches.
They are the only Serie A team that hasn’t conceded a goal within the first 15 minutes but have let in 12 goals in the final 30 minutes, a statistic matched only by struggling Hellas Verona. They come into this match after a 0-3 loss to Como at home last week.
Predicted Lineups
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Openda.
Lecce: Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Gallo; Kaba, Ramadani; Pierotti, Helgason, Sottil; Stulic.
How to Watch Juventus vs Lecce?
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