Juventus will face Pisa in an important Serie A match on Saturday, as the team seeks to secure a victory and improve its chances of qualifying for the Champions League. The match will take place at the iconic Allianz Stadium in Turin. With only two points from their last four league games, the Bianconeri find themselves lagging behind rivals Roma and Como in the standings.
Match Preview
Juventus recently played against Roma, where they ended up in a dramatic 3-3 draw. Despite trailing by two goals, the team rallied in the final 15 minutes. Jeremie Boga scored his first goal for the club, and Federico Gatti equalized late in the match. This performance highlighted Juve’s fighting spirit, but they have failed to secure a win in their last four matches.
The pressure is on for Juventus to avoid any further slip-ups, especially against a struggling Pisa side. Juventus has historically dominated this match-up, remaining unbeaten in their last 15 encounters against Pisa. The last match saw Juve secure a 2-0 victory in December.
Pisa’s Struggles
Pisa is facing a tough season, currently positioned at the bottom of the league and likely heading for relegation. The team has only won once throughout the current season and is experiencing a disheartening streak of 16 league matches without a win. They suffered their latest defeat against Bologna, it marked the third consecutive loss for Pisa.
Historically, Pisa has had little success against Juventus, losing all seven away matches in Serie A, with a total of 20 goals conceded in those games. They approach this match with minimal expectations, given their poor performance this season.
Team News
Juventus Updates
- Captain Manuel Locatelli returns after serving a one-match suspension.
- Dusan Vlahovic is back in training but is not ready to start yet.
- Only Emil Holm and Arkadiusz Milik remain unavailable due to injury.
Pisa Updates
- Pisa will miss injured players Daniel Denoon, Isak Vural, and Simone Scuffet.
- Goalkeeper Adrian Semper has returned to full training, impacting goalkeeper selection.
- Arturo Calabresi and Felipe Loyola are doubtful due to injuries.
Predictions
Experts predict a Juventus victory, likely with a score of 2-0 against Pisa. With the current form and confidence levels, Juventus aims to finally secure a league win after a month-long wait. Their solid history against Pisa gives them an edge going into this match.
