Juventus Next Gen vs US Pianese
MILANO (Interstat) — Juventus Next Gen hosts US Pianese on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in a Serie C match at the Juventus Training Center.
The teams enter the fixture on the heels of draws Sunday. Juventus Next Gen played Vis Pesaro 1898 to a 2-2 tie. US Pianese drew 1-1 with Ternana.
In the most recent head-to-head meeting Dec. 12, 2025, the sides played to a 0-0 draw.
Juventus Next Gen carries strong recent form into the match. The Juventus reserve side has won four of its last seven contests, including a 2-1 victory at Ternana on April 8 and a 1-0 win over Guidonia Montecelio FC on April 12. A 2-2 draw at AC Perugia Calcio on April 4 and another 2-2 draw at AS Gubbio 1910 on March 21 showed resilience. The squad’s only defeat in that stretch was a 3-1 loss at Vis Pesaro on March 8. Overall, Juventus Next Gen has lost just once in its last six matches.
US Pianese has struggled for consistency. The visitors have five draws in their last seven matches, including a 0-0 result at FC Forli on March 29 and a 2-2 tie at US Citta di Pontedera on March 21. Their lone victory in that span came April 26, a 3-1 win at Ternana. Losses include a 2-0 defeat to Campobasso FC on April 4 and a 2-1 loss at US Livorno 1915 on Feb. 15. Defense has been a mixed bag: Pianese has allowed two goals in four of its last seven outings.
The previous 0-0 draw between the teams featured limited scoring chances. Juventus Next Gen will likely push for an early goal behind home support. US Pianese may rely on a compact defensive shape, seeking to counter.
Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-0 victory for Juventus Next Gen.
Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. local time. The match carries playoff positioning implications for both clubs in the Serie C standings.