Juventus can go seven points clear of second-place Lazio in Serie A on Friday when the league leaders welcome Lecce to Turin for Matchday 28 play. Juve is 21-3-3 and on the verge of running away with yet another Serie A title, which would be their eighth in a row. After the disappointment of losing the Coppa Italia final to Napoli, can Maurizio Sarri's team build confidence to finish out the regular season on the highest note?
Here's how you can watch the match and what to know:
Viewing information
- Date: Friday, June 26
- Time: 3:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Allianz Stadium -- Turin, Italy
- TV: None
- Live stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Juve -850; Draw +750; Lecce +2300 (via William Hill Sportsbook)
Storylines
Juventus: No team in the league has conceded more goals than Lecce. In fact, Lecce has conceded nine more goals than the next team. They aren't disciplined at the back and make plenty of mistakes, so expect Juve to get numerous looks on goal, especially early. This one could be over by half time. Expect Paulo Dybala and Cristiano Ronaldo to have a field day.
Lecce: They face an uphill battle, but there is still so much to play for. In 18th place and in the relegation zone, a win would move them three points clear of the drop zone, while a draw also gets them out. For that to happen though, form has to change quickly. Lecce has allowed at least four goals in each of their last three matches including seven to Atalanta back on March 1.
Prediction
It's a walk in the park for Juve as they build their cushion on Lazio. Pick: Juventus 4, Lecce 0
