Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Desperate to make up some ground in the Champions League chase, Juventus will welcome Pisa to Turin on Saturday night.
Juventus
Starting with the hosts, while Juventus might have found themselves at the heart of a real purple patch on either side of opening the New Year, Luciano Spalletti’s side have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Watching their Champions League adventure come to an infamous end on February 25th as they fell to a remarkable 7-5 aggregate defeat against Turkish heavyweights Galatasaray, the Old Lady are desperately searching for an essential boost. Despite snatching a thrilling 3-3 stalemate away at historic rivals Roma last weekend, Juventus have failed to win any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Likewise, showing some glaring defensive struggles, Saturday’s hosts have shipped at least a pair of goals in all of those seven consecutive showdowns across all fronts.
Juventus Team News
Not making a single appearance since the end of November and heavily linked with a move away from Turin this summer, Serbian international Dusan Vlahovic remains on the sidelines with a groin injury. However, serving a domestic suspension against Roma last weekend, Manuel Locatelli could be handed an immediate full recall in the middle of the park.
Putting pen to paper on a new deal this week, USA international Weston McKennie will feature on Saturday night. Despite notching just a sole Serie A strike so far this season, ex-RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda could be handed a rare start this weekend.
Pisa
As for the visitors, while Pisa might have made their iconic Serie A return this season, Oscar Hiljemark’s side are already planning for life back in Italy’s second-tier. Last seen putting in another toothless display as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against Bologna, the Nerazzurri travel to Turin this weekend sat nine points adrift of safety and they are rightfully installed as a landslide relegation candidate in 2026. In fact, along with putting just 15 points on the board so far this season, Pisa have also landed just a single Serie A victory and they look set to lose their top-flight status with a whimper over the next couple of months. It should also be highlighted, conceding 44 goals this year, Hiljemark’s men hold the second-worst defensive record in the division.
Pisa Team News
Still sidelined with a long-term knee injury, Pisa will once again be unable to call upon Turkish starlet Isak Vural on Saturday night. Likewise, enduring a nightmare first campaign in Tuscany, former Zurich starlet Daniel Denoon remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue.
However, making another cameo appearance off the bench against Bologna last weekend, ex-Juventus superstar Juan Cuadrado should feature against his former club here. Completing a January loan switch from Aston Villa, Samuel Iling Junior should be could be handed a full recall.
Juventus vs Pisa Key Factors to Consider
- When Juventus and Pisa met for their reverse Serie A showdown on December 27th, the Old Lady secured a 2-0 victory in Tuscany.
- Juventus have failed to win any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
- In fact, Juve have shipped at least a pair of goals in all of those seven consecutive appearances.
- Pisa have remarkably claimed just a single victory from any of their 27 Serie A showdowns so far this season.
- Shipping 44 goals in those 27 top-flight battles, Pisa hold the second-worst defensive tally in the division.
Conclusion
In the midst of what has become a public nightmare, Juventus open Saturday’s showdown with a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders. Despite being handed a golden opportunity this weekend, the Old Lady have continued to show some glaring issues. Facing a must-win battle in the race to get their Champions League charge back on track, Juve absolutely can’t afford another infamous slip-up here. Gaining a recent reputation for their frantic affairs, we are expecting chances to come thick and fast in Turin.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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