Juventus is set to visit Pisa on Saturday evening, aiming to conclude a challenging year with yet another victory. With significant improvements under coach Luciano Spalletti, the team seeks its fourth consecutive win following successful outings in domestic and European competitions.
Pisa vs Juventus: Match Preview
As 2025 approaches its end, Juventus has started to find its footing. Under Spalletti’s leadership, the team averages two points per game, a notable improvement from the 1.50 points per game rate under his predecessor, Igor Tudor.
In their recent matches, Juventus claimed two victories against top-four rivals, securing a win against Bologna and then defeating Roma 2-1 at home. This win marked their sixth in the last seven games, highlighting a significant turnaround after a challenging spell dominated by draws.
Juventus’ Recent Form
- Serie A Position: 5th
- Points Behind Leaders: 4
- Recent Serie A Record: W W L W W W
This resurgence has boosted Juventus’ standings in Serie A, as they inch closer to the Champions League knockout stages and advance to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals. Historically, Juventus has a strong record against Pisa, winning 10 out of 14 top-flight meetings, including a memorable 5-1 victory more than three decades ago.
Pisa’s Challenges
Pisa faces formidable challenges ahead of this encounter. Having only achieved one win and one goal at home since their promotion, they sit 19th in the Serie A table, just above crisis-stricken Fiorentina.
Recent form is concerning, with three losses in their last four matches. They will need to improve significantly to pose a threat to Juventus, especially after a lackluster performance that recently saw them draw against Cagliari despite initially taking the lead.
- Pisa Serie A Record: W D L L L D
Team News and Lineups
Juventus is dealing with a defensive crisis, with Daniele Rugani sidelined and Federico Gatti unavailable. Midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has recently been utilized in central defense as the team struggles with injuries.
Pisa, missing top scorer M’Bala Nzola due to international duty, will rely on striker Henrik Meister to make an impact in his absence. Coach Alberto Gilardino will want to capitalize on any advantages at home, though recent performances have raised concerns.
Predictions
Considering Juventus’ momentum and Pisa’s poor home record, it seems likely that Juventus will secure a win, potentially closing 2025 on a high note. Experts predict a final score of 2-0 in favor of Juventus. With newfound cohesion, they appear poised to take all three points from this matchup.
