Get the confirmed Lecce vs Bologna lineups and match prediction ahead of kick-off. Explore team news, key tactical analysis, and the latest betting odds.
Lecce vs Bologna Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
The starting lineups for Lecce vs Bologna in Serie A have been confirmed.
Lecce Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Wladimiro Falcone, Jamil Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, Danilo Veiga, Antonino Gallo, Ivan Ilic, Youssef Maleh, Lassana Coulibaly, Santiago Pierotti, Paco Esteban, Amar Fatah
Substitutes: Marco Bleve, Corrie Ndaba, Ali Dembélé, Gaby Jean, Oumar Ngom, Olaf Gorter, Sadik Fofana, Mohamed Kaba, Kialonda Gaspar, Alexandru Borbei, Joël Monteiro, Omri Gandelman, Konan N’Dri, Willem Geubbels
Bologna Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Massimo Pessina, Nadir Zortea, Torbjørn Heggem, Nicolò Casale, Matteo Darmian, Tommaso Pobega, Lewis Ferguson, Juan Miranda, Roberto Piccoli, Riccardo Orsolini, Nicolò Cambiaghi
Substitutes: Nikola Moro, Artem Dovbyk, Federico Bernardeschi, Martin Vitík, Lukasz Skorupski, Oussama El Azzouzi, Jay Enem, Rahim Alhassane, Eivind Helland, Mikel Amondarain, Lorenzo De Silvestri, Ukko Happonen, Marco Libra
Lecce vs Bologna Immediate Reaction
Lecce
Lecce line up in a 4-3-3 shape with Wladimiro Falcone in goal behind a defensive unit of Danilo Veiga, Jamil Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, and Antonino Gallo. Ivan Ilic, Youssef Maleh, and Lassana Coulibaly make up the central midfield trio tasked with controlling tempo. In attack, Paco Esteban spearheads the line, supported out wide by Santiago Pierotti and Amar Fatah.
Bologna
Bologna deploy a 3-4-2-1 system with Massimo Pessina starting in goal shielded by central defenders Nadir Zortea, Torbjørn Heggem, and Nicolò Casale. Matteo Darmian and Juan Miranda take up the wing-back roles flanking Tommaso Pobega and Lewis Ferguson in the centre of the park. Riccardo Orsolini and Nicolò Cambiaghi feature as attacking midfielders playing just behind lead striker Roberto Piccoli.
Lecce vs Bologna Reactive Bet Builder
The suggested bet builder focuses on player discipline and attacking volume. In the disciplinary markets, Lewis Ferguson is backed to commit over 1.5 fouls, while Danilo Veiga is selected to be shown a card. For attacking output, Roberto Piccoli is tipped to register over 2.5 shots, alongside substitute Federico Bernardeschi to record over 0.5 shots on target.
Lecce vs Bologna Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the lineup announcements, Bologna enter this contest as the favourites to claim victory away from home. With a dynamic attacking setup led by Roberto Piccoli alongside creators Riccardo Orsolini and Nicolò Cambiaghi, the visitors are positioned to create regular scoring opportunities against Lecce's back line. While the hosts retain midfield solidity through Ivan Ilic and Lassana Coulibaly, Bologna's quality in the final third gives them the advantage.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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