Serie A action resumes on August 31, 2026, as Lecce host AS Roma in a fixture that, on paper, heavily favours the visitors. Lecce's season has been a struggle, reflected in their 22% win rate and a dismal recent run of one win in their last five outings. With just 21 goals scored and 45 conceded, their attacking prowess is limited, and their defence appears vulnerable. They sit firmly in the lower echelons of the league.
Conversely, AS Roma arrive with a significantly stronger record, boasting 18 wins and a 55% win rate, propelled by 46 goals scored. While their recent form has been a bit mixed, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five, they remain a formidable opponent. Head-to-head encounters further underscore Roma's dominance, having won four of the last five meetings, often keeping clean sheets. The statistical probabilities for this match are stark, with a 0% chance predicted for a Lecce victory, highlighting the uphill battle they face. All eyes will be on whether Lecce can defy expectations and salvage a point against a superior Roma side looking to consolidate their position.
30. W. Falcone, 17. D. Veiga, 4. K. Gaspar, 5. J. Siebert, 25. A. Gallo, 29. L. Coulibaly, 79. O. Ngom, 28. O. Gorter, 50. S. Pierotti, 69. W. Geubbels, 11. K. Ndri
99. M. Svilar, 23. G. Mancini, 5. E. Ndicka, 22. M. Hermoso, 77. E. Lulli, 4. B. Cristante, 17. M. Kone, 43. Wesley Franca, 21. P. Dybala, 86. R. Mora, 14. D. Malen
Match events
4' Goal Normal Goal — D. Malen (AS Roma)
9' Card Yellow Card — D. Malen (AS Roma)
23' Goal Normal Goal — D. Malen (AS Roma) (assists: Wesley Franca)
25' Goal Normal Goal — M. Soule (AS Roma)
46' subst Substitution 1 — Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) (assists: K. Ndri)
46' subst Substitution 2 — O. Gorter (Lecce) (assists: Y. Maleh)
54' subst Substitution 3 — W. Geubbels (Lecce) (assists: N. Stulic)
60' subst Substitution 1 — Wesley Franca (AS Roma) (assists: N. Molina)
60' subst Substitution 2 — M. Soule (AS Roma) (assists: R. Mora)
65' Goal Normal Goal — R. Mora (AS Roma) (assists: G. Mancini)
67' subst Substitution 3 — M. Kone (AS Roma) (assists: N. Pisilli)
67' subst Substitution 4 — D. Malen (AS Roma) (assists: S. Castro)
72' subst Substitution 4 — S. Pierotti (Lecce) (assists: A. Fatah)
72' subst Substitution 5 — O. Ngom (Lecce) (assists: I. Ilic)
84' subst Substitution 5 — P. Dybala (AS Roma) (assists: M. De Roon)
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