Today, Juventus will start their 2026 season at the Allianz Stadium. They finished 2025 with a 1-0 win against Pisa, and now they are ready to play Lecce in the 18th round of Serie A. Juventus wants to keep winning and improve their position in the league.
Match Preview:
Juventus, coached by Luciano Spalletti, is looking for another strong performance. They are currently in 4th place, but they hope to finish higher. This game is important to keep their good run going and prove they are on the right track.
Lecce, coached by Eusebio Di Francesco, also needs a good result. They are trying to stay away from the bottom of the league and avoid relegation. They will be watching other teams’ results as well.
Injuries and Suspensions:
Juventus has a few injured players: Federico Gatti, Dusan Vlahovic, Carlo Pinsoglio, and Arek Milik. However, Francisco Conceicao and Juan Cabal are back and will help the team.
Lecce will be missing Riccardo Sottil, who got injured just before the game.
Match Information:
Date and Time: January 3, 2026, at 18:00 (CET)
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin
Referee: Giuseppe Collu (Cagliari)
Probable Lineups:
Juventus (3-4-2-1, Coach: Spalletti):
Goalkeeper: Di Gregorio
Defenders: Kalulu, Bremer, Koopmeiners
Midfielders: McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso
Forwards: Conceicao, Yildiz
Striker: Openda
Lecce (4-3-3, Coach: Di Francesco):
Goalkeeper: Falcone
Defenders: Danilo Veiga, Gaspar, Tiago Gabriel, Gallo
Midfielders: Kaba, Ramadani, Malen
Forwards: Pierotti, Camarda, Banda
