Pisa vs Juventus — Match Preview
A historic mismatch returns to Serie A for the first time in over three decades on Friday, 26 December 2025. Juventus, riding a wave of three consecutive victories across all competitions, travel to the Arena Garibaldi to face struggling Pisa. The Bianconeri sit 5th with 29 points and are closing in on the Champions League spots after a massive 2–1 win over Roma. Pisa, languishing in 19th place with just 11 points, are fighting for their lives. While they managed a gritty 2–2 draw against Cagliari last time out, they remain winless in their last five matches and face a mountain to climb against the Old Lady.
Pisa vs Juventus — Match Info
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 17)
- Venue: Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani, Pisa (Capacity: 14,869)
- Date: Friday, 26 December 2025
- Kickoff: 18:00 CET | 17:00 GMT | 12:00 ET
- Referee: Fabio Maresca (ITA)
Pisa vs Juventus — Match Stakes
Pisa (19th — 11 pts):
- Win → Moves to 14 pts; huge morale boost and closes gap to safety
- Draw → A “golden point” against a giant; keeps belief alive
- Loss → Remains stuck in the relegation zone; gap to 17th likely widens
Juventus (5th — 29 pts):
- Win → Moves to 32 pts; potentially breaks into the Top 4 depending on other results
- Draw → Momentum killer; viewed as two points dropped against relegation fodder
- Loss → Shock defeat; stalls their resurgence and angers the fanbase
Pisa vs Juventus — Team News
Pisa:
- Tramoni M. — Available (Key creator)
- Bonfanti N. — Available (Top Scorer)
- Marin M. — Questionable (Muscle fatigue)
- Beruatto P. — Out (Suspended – Yellow cards)
Juventus:
- Vlahovic D. — Questionable (Returning from injury – likely bench)
- Bremer — Out (Knee Injury)
- Koopmeiners T. — Available (In excellent form)
- Yildiz K. — Available (Scored vs Roma)
- Motta T. — Likely to rotate slightly given the short turnaround from the Roma game.
Pisa vs Juventus — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Pisa
- 21/12 — 2–2 vs Cagliari (Serie A)
- 13/12 — 0–1 vs Lecce (Serie A)
- 08/12 — 0–1 vs Parma (Serie A)
- 30/11 — 0–2 vs Inter (Serie A)
- 25/11 — 2–2 vs Sassuolo (Serie A)
Juventus
- 21/12 — 2–1 vs AS Roma (Serie A)
- 15/12 — 1–0 vs Bologna (Serie A)
- 11/12 — 2–0 vs Pafos (UCL)
- 08/12 — 1–2 vs Napoli (Serie A)
- 03/12 — 2–0 vs Udinese (Coppa Italia)
Pisa vs Juventus — Head-to-Head (Last Meetings)
- Historical meetings only – No recent competitive clashes.
- 19/05/1991 — Juventus 4–2 Pisa (Serie A)
- 13/01/1991 — Pisa 1–5 Juventus (Serie A)
Pisa vs Juventus — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Pisa (3-4-2-1)
Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Rus; Esteves, Marin, Piccinini, Angori; Tramoni, Moreo; Bonfanti
Juventus (4-2-3-1)
Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Milik
Pisa vs Juventus — Impact Bench
Pisa: Vignato (Creative spark), Mlakar (Forward option)
Juventus: Weah (Pace vs tired legs), Fagioli (Control), Vlahovic (Break glass in case of emergency)
Pisa vs Juventus — Tactical Analysis
Pisa
Filippo Inzaghi’s side has shown grit (8 draws in 16 games) but lacks quality in both boxes. Against Juventus, they will sit in a low 5-4-1 block, looking to frustrate the visitors and hit long balls to Nicholas Bonfanti. Their best chance is set-pieces, where Caracciolo is a threat, or capitalizing on a Juventus error.
Juventus
Thiago Motta has Juve playing with control and verticality. With Kenan Yildiz and Teun Koopmeiners pulling the strings, Juve will dominate possession. The key will be patience; Pisa will park the bus at the compact Arena Garibaldi. Francisco Conceicao’s dribbling on the wing will be vital to breaking down Pisa’s crowded defense.
Pisa vs Juventus — Key Battles
- Bonfanti vs Gatti — physical duel for long balls
- Marin vs Koopmeiners — stopping Juve’s creative hub
- Esteves vs Yildiz — Pisa’s wing-back must track back against the Turkish star
- Semper vs Milik — GK needs a Man of the Match performance
Pisa vs Juventus — Spotlight Players
Pisa — Matteo Tramoni
The most talented player in the Pisa squad. If the hosts are to create anything, it will come through his dribbling and vision in transition.
Juventus — Kenan Yildiz
The Golden Boy is in fine form. His ability to drift between the lines and shoot from distance makes him the perfect weapon against a deep-lying defense like Pisa’s.
Pisa vs Juventus — Prediction
Pisa 0–2 Juventus
Pisa are stubborn (hence the 8 draws), but they lack the firepower to trouble a disciplined Juventus side. The Bianconeri have too much quality in midfield and attack. Expect a professional performance from Motta’s men to secure a comfortable away win.
Pisa vs Juventus — Betting Insights
- Juventus to Win — High Probability
- Under 2.5 Goals — Possible (Pisa defend deep, Juve often win efficiently)
- Juventus Clean Sheet — YES
Pisa vs Juventus — Where to Watch
- Italy: DAZN / Sky Sport
- USA: Paramount+
- UK: TNT Sports / OneFootball
Pisa vs Juventus — FAQs
Q: When is the Pisa vs Juventus match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 26 December 2025, at 18:00 CET.
Q: Have these teams played recently?
A: No. This is their first meeting in Serie A since 1991.
Q: Is Dusan Vlahovic playing?
A: He is listed as questionable but may feature on the bench as he returns to full fitness.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: Juventus are heavy favorites given their 5th place standing vs Pisa’s 19th.
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