Juventus travel to Lecce for a must-win match as Luciano Spalletti faces growing pressure to deliver results following the team’s recent [draw with Rennes in the Europa League](https://talkjuve.com/2026/10/23/juventus-drops-first-european-points-after-late-drama/). The Bianconeri need to respond positively, with their recent performances raising concerns about their ability to compete consistently across competitions.
Juve have performed better in Europe, but their latest result suggests that their poor domestic form is beginning to affect their European campaign as well. The priority now is to stop the rot, restore confidence and ensure their disappointing run does not continue.
The Bianconeri have enough quality in their squad to turn things around, and this visit to Lecce offers their players an opportunity to prove they are ready to improve their recent results. However, they must demonstrate greater determination and consistency if they are to return home with all three points.
Juventus must rediscover their winning form
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Juve are winless in four of their last five matches, a run that has increased the pressure on Spalletti ahead of this fixture. They now face a Lecce side that secured an impressive 3-0 away victory against Udinese in their previous match.
That result will give the hosts plenty of confidence before this encounter. Playing in front of their own supporters, Lecce will believe they can trouble Spalletti’s men and take advantage of any uncertainty in the Juventus performance.
Juventus have struggled to deliver in matches they are expected to win, and their recent performances suggest the team still has significant problems to address. Spalletti will need his players to show greater focus and composure if they are to avoid another disappointing result.
Lecce will look to take advantage
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The involvement of Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade has not yet solved Juventus’ wider problems. Despite their presence in the starting line-up, the team have continued to struggle for consistency, leaving questions about their ability to turn individual quality into convincing performances.
Lecce will be encouraged by those difficulties and will hope to make life uncomfortable for the visitors. Their recent victory against Udinese provides a timely boost, and they have the opportunity to test Juventus’ confidence from the opening minutes.
However, the historical record favours the Bianconeri. Lecce have failed to win any of their last ten matches against Juventus, who have claimed victory in seven of those encounters.
That record offers encouragement to Spalletti’s side despite their recent struggles. Juventus must still produce a much improved performance, but we expect them to overcome Lecce and secure another important victory.
**Prediction**
Lecce 0-2 Juventus