Preview: Juventus vs. Pescara

League leaders Juventus host bottom-placed Pescara in Serie A on Saturday with both sides having experienced contrasting fortunes in recent weeks.

Juve currently sit nine points clear at the top of the table thanks to an unbeaten run of five matches that has included four wins.

Meanwhile, Pescara have picked up just a single draw from their previous 11 matches and sit six points adrift of safety at the bottom of the standings.

Mirko Vucinic could return for the hosts following an illness, while Mauricio Isla and Martin Caceres are expected to miss out.

Pescara have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match at the Juventus Stadium.

Recent form

Juventus: DWWWWL

Pescara: LLLLLL

Possible lineups

Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Chiellini, Bonucci; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Peluso; Matri, Quagliarella

Pescara: Pelizzoli; Zauri, Kroldrup, Bianchi Arce, Bocchetti; D'Agostino, Cascione, Bjarnason; Abbruscato, Sculli, Caprari

Sports Mole says: 3-0