Lecce vs Juventus prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2024-01-20 19:45.
A narrow 1-0 defeat against Lazio in their last Serie A outing saw Lecce’s previously comfortable cushion to the bottom three reduced to only four points ahead of this round. The Giallorossi have won just one of their last 15 top-flight matches (D7, L7) and there appears to be no sign of a relief for Roberto D’Aversa’s men who host title-chasing Juventus, the side their current miserable run started against back in September.
Don’t write Lecce off too early though, as they’re unbeaten in four consecutive Serie A home matches (W1, D3) and have avoided a defeat in each of their three home league matches against teams starting this round seventh or better (W1, D2). However, with just one win from their last 11 competitive home meetings with Juventus (D3, L7), building on that impressive record certainly isn’t guaranteed.
The visitors travel in fine form after beating Sassuolo 3-0 last time out, which saw their winning streak stretch to six matches in all competitions. Massimiliano Allegri’s men have scored an impressive 15 goals over the last four outings, which is more than in the previous 12 combined, but that free-scoring nature hasn’t come to the detriment of their backline as they registered their 11th league clean sheet this term against Sassuolo.
The stars seem to be aligning for Juventus, who know they can leapfrog Inter at the Serie A summit as their Scudetto rivals are engaged in Super Cup duties in Saudi Arabia, meaning they’re out of league action this weekend. Juventus will need three points to do so, and with five wins across their last six away league outings (D1), they look good value to move top of the table.
Players to watch: Any goal from Pontus Almqvist will likely arrive late, as two of his three strikes for Lecce this term have come after the 70th minute. Dušan Vlahović netted twice last time out to bring his seasonal tally to nine Serie A goals, including two winners beyond the 80th minute in Juventus' last two away matches.
Hot stat: Lecce have scored six of their 12 home league goals this term after the 75th minute.