The Matchday 15 clash in Serie A between Roma and Lecce will take place on December 7 at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma vs. Lecce: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Daniele Chiffi (Italy)
Matches – 14 (Serie A, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 14%.
Predicted lineups for Roma vs. Lecce
Roma (3-5-2): Mile Svilar – Mats Hummels, Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka – Mehmet Zeki Celik, Manu Kone, Leandro Paredes, Bryan Cristante, Angelino – Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk.
Lecce (4-3-3): Wladimiro Falcone – Frederic Guilbert, Federico Baschirotto, Kialonda Gaspar, Antonino Gallo – Hamza Rafia, Ylber Ramadani, Lassana Coulibaly – Patrick Dorgu, Tete Morente, Nikola Krstovic.
Each team’s starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is listed.
Roma
Claudio Ranieri's side suffered a 0-2 defeat at home to Atalanta in the last round. As a result, Roma has now lost four consecutive matches in the league, marking their longest losing streak since 2008. Additionally, the team failed to score in two consecutive Serie A matches for the first time in two seasons. The Romans sit in 15th place in the standings, only two points clear of the relegation zone.
- The team has lost 3 of their last 4 home matches in Serie A.
- The club has conceded in 5 of their last 7 home league matches.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final scoreline in 9 of Roma's last 12 home Serie A games.
Lecce
Marco Giampaolo's side managed to earn a point at home against Juventus in the last round, equalizing in stoppage time (1-1). As a result, Lecce has now gone unbeaten in three consecutive Serie A matches for the second time this season (1 win, 2 draws). Notably, the club has not scored or conceded more than one goal in their last six league matches. Lecce has scored the fewest goals in Serie A this season (7). In the standings, the team is 16th, trailing Roma only on tiebreakers with equal points.
Midfielders Balthazar Pierre and Medon Berisha, as well as forward Lameck Banda, will miss the game due to injuries.
- The club has not won in 8 of their last 9 away Serie A matches (3 draws, 5 losses).
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in eight of the team’s last away league games.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 8 of Lecce's last 9 away Serie A matches.
Roma vs. Lecce: Match Prediction
Recently, the Romans have struggled to showcase their attacking prowess. The team's scoring record is lackluster, even at home: in 9 of their last 12 home Serie A matches, Roma has been limited to one goal. They have scored more than once against Venezia, Udinese, and Bologna – teams with less reliable defenses.
Lecce places a significant emphasis on playing defensively, particularly in away matches. The team rarely creates dangerous chances in the opponent's half, resulting in a low scoring record: in their last away match against Venezia (1-0), they ended a seven-match goalless streak in the league. Lecce has conceded no more than one goal in 8 of their last 10 away Serie A matches.
I do not expect many goals in this encounter and anticipate a low-scoring affair. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
