A busy set of midweek Serie A matches includes battles at both ends of the table and these Juventus vs. Lecce predictions affect the Champions League race and the relegation battle. Max Allegri’s side are looking to strengthen their grip on a top four spot, with Lecce just two points above the drop zone.
Juventus vs. Lecce odds
1 – Juventus to win – 8/15
2 – Juventus under 2.5 total goals – 3/10
3 – Total goals scored under 2.5 – 10/13
4 – Both teams not to score – 8/11
5 – Juventus to win 1-0 – 11/2
The decision to remove Juventus’ points deduction has completely changed the complexion of the top four race for Max Allegri’s side. The Turin giants are now in a strong position to seal a Champions League spot, after easing up to third in the table, on the back of the ruling.
However, it has been far from plain sailing for them, either side of the debacle, with three straight losses in Serie A and defeat in the Coppa Italia semi-final to Inter.
That is far from ideal for Allegri, as they also face a Europa League semi-final with Sevilla in May. But they will be confident of a home victory against struggling Lecce, based on winning four of their last five home matches in Serie A.
The pressure of getting back into a winning groove will be key for the home side in this clash. But a lack of goals is an issue for Allegri’s misfiring team. Juventus scored just one goal in those three league defeats after successive 1-0 Serie A wins against Inter and Verona.
All the signs point to that pattern continuing in midweek, with a low scoring win keeping them in the top four, but piling more relegation pressure on Lecce. Marco Baroni’s side go into this game with a thin cushion above the relegation places. But the picture can change quickly.
With Sampdoria and Cremonese already likely to have sealed their fate, 18th place Verona are looking to drag more teams into the survival battle. Lecce, Empoli, Spezia and Salernitana are also in the mix to drop out of Serie A this season, but there is a strong chance of at least one side securing safety in midweek.
How to stream Juventus vs. Lecce
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Juventus vs. Lecce last five matches
Juventus last five matches
Lecce last five matches
Juventus top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 8 | |
| 7 | |
| 6 | |
| 4 |
Lecce top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 8 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Juventus vs. Lecce line-ups
Juventus (3-5-2): Szczesny; Danilo, Rugani, Gatti; Kostic, Locatelli, Rabiot, Pogba, Di Maria; Chiesa, Vlahovic
Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Gallo, Umtiti, Baschirotto, Gendrey; Askildsen, Hjulmand, Blin; Strefezza, Ceesay, Maleh
Juventus team news
Allegri will be without Kaio Jorge and Moise Kean until next season due to long-term injuries. But, with the hosts still on Europa League duty, he will need to rotate – and the fit again Paul Pogba could start his first league game of the season.
Lecce team news
The visitors are still without injured pair Lorenzo Colombo and Marin Pongracic, but Baroni might make a few changes to keep his side fresh for the busy run-in. Kristoffer Askildsen and Gabriel Strefezza could potentially come into the starting XI on the road in Turin.