Verdict: Juventus win & Under 4.5 goals

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Knowing that they can skyrocket their way into silver medal position, Juventus will travel to Tuscany on Saturday night when they meet Pisa.

Pisa

Starting with the hosts, while Pisa might have only made their iconic Serie A return this season, it is no secret that Alberto Gilardino’s men have a real battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their top-flight status. Despite clinging to a 2-2 stalemate away at Cagliari last time out, the Towers are firmly sat in the drop zone and they opened Christmas Day sat three points adrift of safety. Widely regarded as a standout relegation contender in 2026 and pencilled in as a major underdog contender here, the Tuscany-based outfit have recorded just two points from any of their previous five Serie A appearances. Likewise, mustering just a sole top-flight win from any of their first 16 attempts, Pisa have also gained a reputation for their struggles in the final third. Notching just 12 Serie A strikes so far this year, Gilardino’s camp hold the third-worst attacking return among Italy’s elite.

Pisa Team News

Dealing with a real injury crisis since arriving from Feyenoord over the summer, Dutch international Calvin Stengs remains on the sidelines with a thigh issue and will not feature here. Likewise, featuring for Nigeria at this month’s AFCON, Inter Milan loanee Ebenezer Akinsanmiro will miss out this weekend.

Opening his Serie A account away at Cagliari last week, Matteo Tramoni should keep his spot leading the line in Tuscany. Despite turning 35 over the summer, former Cremonese defender Antonio Caracciolo will start at the heart of Pisa’s defence.

Juventus

As for the visitors, while Luciano Spalletti might have only arrived in Turin a couple of months ago, Juventus are clearly enjoying life under the former Inter Milan boss. Last seen collecting a heavyweight scalp as they secured a 2-1 victory at home against Roma, the Italian icons have come skyrocketing up the table and some in their camp are dreaming of the opportunity to mount a genuine Serie A title charge in 2026. Taking a giant leap towards clinching a Champions League knockout stage ticket as they claimed a routine 2-0 win against Pafos, Juventus have won each of their previous three appearances by an aggregate score of 5-1. Likewise, along with winning six of their last seven matchups, Saturday’s guests have suffered just a sole defeat since the end of October. In the midst of what has become a real purple patch, Spalletti’s side should be excited by a trip to Tuscany this weekend.

Juventus Team News

Dealing with a recent thigh issue and not featuring over the past month, Juventus are once again expected to be without Serbian international Dusan Vlahovic. However, serving a one-match suspension against Roma last week, Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners will return to Spalletti’s travelling squad.

Finally opening his Serie A account in Turin last time out, summer recruit Lois Openda should keep his spot leading the line. Making his move from Newcastle a permanent one back in June, Lloyd Kelly will start at the heart of Juventus’ defence on Saturday night.

Pisa vs Juventus Key Factors to Consider

• Saturday’s showdown in Tuscany will be the first time that Pisa and Juventus have met since the Old Lady claimed a 4-2 victory in Turin way back in 1991.
• Along with winning their last three appearances by an aggregate score of 5-1, Juventus have won six of their previous seven outings across all competitions.
• Pisa have registered just a single win from any of their 16 Serie A appearances so far this season.
• Notching just 12 Serie A strikes so far this year, Gilardino’s camp hold the third-worst attacking return among Italy’s elite.
• Each of Pisa’s first eight showdowns in Tuscany have finished with under 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

Enjoying what has become a real festive flurry and knowing that they can skyrocket their way into silver medal position, Juventus should be relishing a trip to Tuscany this weekend. Winning six of their previous seven appearances across all competitions, the Old Lady are rightfully installed as a standout contender on Saturday night. Meeting a Pisa squad who have recorded just a sole Serie A win from any of their first 16 attempts, Juventus have been handed a golden opportunity at the Arena Garibaldi.

Verdict: Juventus win & Under 4.5 goals

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet