LECCE, Italy (Interstat) — Juventus visits Lecce on Saturday, May 9, in a Serie A matchup that carries playoff and positioning implications with the season winding down.

The Bianconeri enter the contest unbeaten in their last six league matches, a run that includes four wins and two draws. Most recently, Juventus settled for a 1-1 draw at home against Verona on May 3, a result that snapped a three-game winning streak. Prior to that, Thiago Motta’s side posted consecutive shutout victories: 1-0 at AC Milan on April 26 and 2-0 at Bologna on April 19.

Overall, Juventus has lost only twice in its last 12 Serie A games: a 1-0 defeat at Empoli on March 15 and a 2-0 loss at Como on February 21. The team has balanced its attack with a stingy defense, recording clean sheets in five of its last eight outings.

Lecce, meanwhile, comes off a 2-1 win at Pisa on May 1, snapping a two-match losing streak. Before that, the Giallorossi had fallen 1-0 at Verona on April 25 and lost 2-0 at Bologna on April 12. The home side has struggled for consistency, winning just three of its last 10 league fixtures.

Head-to-head, the two sides have played to draws in both meetings this season. On Jan. 3, the teams tied 1-1 in Turin, and on Oct. 5, they played to a 3-3 draw in Lecce. The earlier match in Lecce featured six goals, suggesting the potential for an open game.

Juventus will look to build on a strong road record. The visitors have won five of their last six away matches in Serie A, with the lone blemish the 1-1 draw at Milan. Lecce, however, will be eager to defend home turf after a mixed run at Stadio Via del Mare.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Juventus.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time.