Juventus Aims for Home Win Against Lecce Amidst Serie A Rivalry

TORINO, Italy — Juventus will host Lecce at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in search of a second consecutive home victory under manager Igor Tudor‘s leadership. The match is set to kick off at 8:45 p.m. local time (2:45 p.m. ET) following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against AS Roma.

In their previous outing on April 6, Juventus showcased a strong performance against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, taking the lead through Manuel Locatelli‘s stunning goal just before halftime. Despite dominating possession early, the Bianconeri struggled to maintain their advantage as Roma equalized shortly after the break with a close-range strike from Eldor Shomurodov.

“We must learn to maintain our composure after scoring,” Tudor stated post-match regarding his team’s upcoming challenges. The draw keeps Juventus competitive in the Serie A standings as they pursue European qualification while Lecce hopes to build on their recent performances.

Juventus’ starting eleven will see Di Gregorio in goal, and a defense featuring Kalulu, Veiga, and Kelly. In midfield, captained by Locatelli, the likes of McKennie and Nico Gonzalez will look to support a front duo of Yildiz and Vlahovic.

Lecce’s manager Marco Giampaolo is expected to field his team in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Falcone in goal. The visiting team will aim to exploit any defensive lapses from Juventus, especially since they have shown resilience in recent matches. Lecce’s lineup will include key players such as Jean and Gaspar, while aiming to capitalize on set-piece opportunities.

The clash comes after Roma’s president Dan Friedkin returned to Italy for the draw against Juventus, highlighting the importance of the rivalry not just on the pitch but for club stakeholders as well. Ranieri’s return to form for Roma adds pressure on Juventus, emphasizing the vital nature of maintaining top performance during such fixtures.

With both teams eyeing crucial points as they head towards the end of the Serie A season, the atmosphere at Allianz Stadium is expected to be electric. Fans will be watching to see if Juventus can replicate their earlier dominant form and secure a win, continuing their push in the title race. Juventus remains in a favorable league position, but any missteps against teams like Lecce could prove costly.

For viewers, the match will be broadcasted on TLN in Canada and across several channels in Italy, including Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport 251. It will also be available for streaming on platforms like CBS Sports Golazo for audiences in the United States. As both teams gear up for this pivotal matchup, cricket fans around the world will tune in to witness a promising encounter steeped in tradition and rivalry.