| For both teams, this will be the final match of the year, so this is the short story. The home should be very satisfied with their performance this year. Alberto Gilardino's team secured promotion to Serie A in the spring, thus achieving their first-ever appearance in Italy's top flight. Since then, success has eluded them, as the newly promoted side has only managed eleven points in 16 Serie A matches. Furthermore, Pisa has only won a single game, and that was against fellow promoted side Cremonese. However, with a total of eight draws, the team has also demonstrated that it is capable of competing in the top flight. Luciano Spalletti's team qualified for the Champions League last season and are well on their way to securing a place in the knockout stage. Furthermore, Juventus has collected 29 points from their first 16 league matches, putting them just four points behind the current league leaders. With Inter, Milan and Napoli all still having a game in hand, Juventus can afford to make very few mistakes. It's no surprise, then that the odds are in favor of the guests who should win this game to keep their chances forr the Scudetto alive. |
