In Serie A on January 3rd, Juventus will face Lecce. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for Juventus is priced at 1.30, a draw at 5.71, and a Lecce victory at 14.40. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Juventus - 75.88%, draw - 17.27%, Lecce - 6.85%. This setup reflects analysts' confidence in Juventus's advantages, which is also supported by the statistics of recent encounters between these teams. In the previous five head-to-head matches, Juventus consistently came out on top, only drawing once, which adds weight to the low odds on their victory. It's important to note that bookmakers do not expect a high number of goals, judging by the odds on totals, but the class difference between the teams is evident from the presented figures.
Juventus has shown stable results in the last three matches: December 27th - Pisa - Juventus 0-2, December 20th - Juventus - Roma 2-1, December 14th - Bologna - Juventus 0-1. Lecce played as follows in the same period: December 27th - Lecce - Como 0-3, December 12th - Lecce - Pisa 1-0, December 7th - Cremonese - Lecce 2-0. In the last head-to-head meeting on April 12, 2025, Juventus defeated Lecce 2-1. Additional indicators over five games: Juventus holds the ball on average 52.2% of the time, commits 12 fouls, 2 offsides, and receives 1.2 yellow cards per match. Lecce lags in possession - 44.4%, commits more fouls - 13.4, records 1.2 offsides, and receives 1.8 yellow cards. These data illustrate the difference in style and discipline between the teams.
In the five-match series, both teams have an average total of 2.2 goals per match. Juventus scores 1.6 and concedes 0.6, while Lecce scores 0.6 and concedes 1.6. For over 2.5 total goals: both teams had 2 out of 5 games end with three or more goals, 3 out of 5 ended with fewer. In the first half, Juventus did not achieve any over 1.5 (0 out of 5), while Lecce had 1 out of 5. In the second half, Juventus was productive: 4 out of 5 over 1.5, Lecce - 3 out of 5. Goal intervals: Juventus most often scores between the 61st and 75th minute (50%), while Lecce scores between the 16th and 30th minute (43%). Juventus most often concedes between the 61st and 90th minutes (40% in two intervals), Lecce - between the 61st and 75th (40%). These data indicate that Juventus consistently converts their chances in the second half, while Lecce struggles in attack. Given Lecce's low scoring and Juventus's defensive reliability, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 2.01 seems justified: both teams have more frequently played under in the last five matches, and Lecce scores very little.
Juventus averages 5.4 corners in the last five matches, Lecce - 5.8. For over 9.5 corners frequency: Juventus had 2 out of 5 games go over, Lecce - 5 out of 5. Among the presented corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (11.2) is 11.5: over 11.5 corners is priced at 2.97, under 11.5 at 1.30. In the outcome on corners, Juventus is favored with odds of 1.21. Given the high activity of both teams in delivering corners and Lecce's frequent overs on total over 9.5, it is logical to consider the option of over 11.5, however, the line on under looks more reliable by odds. Overall, both teams are capable of creating chances through the flanks, as evidenced by their average corner values.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Juventus vs Lecce, 2026-01-03 - Under 2.5 goals, odds 2.01. Correct score: 2-0, odds 5.00.


