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Lecce vs Roma Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 31 August 2026 |
Match Time | 17:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Lecce, Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
Both of these sides arrive off winning starts, but our Lecce vs Roma prediction leans heavily towards the visitors in this Monday night Serie A fixture.
Lecce opened their campaign with a 2-0 away win at Venezia on 23 August, and there is added intrigue with former Roma player and manager Eusebio Di Francesco now in charge of the Salentini.
Roma travel south in fine fettle after thumping Fiorentina 4-0 at home on 24 August, a statement result that underlined just how dangerous this attack looks early in the season.
History points one way too. Roma have won five of the last six meetings between these teams, with the other finishing level, so Lecce know the size of the task.
Lecce vs Roma Form
Lecce have won their last three matches in Serie A, momentum they carried into this season with a 2-0 win at Venezia, Olaf Gorter and Tiago Gabriel on the scoresheet. Di Francesco's side create plenty and finish their chances well, though keeping the ball and defending skilful runners remain clear weak spots against a side of Roma's quality.
Roma are flying, winning their last six in Serie A and scoring at least two goals in each of those outings. Donyell Malen bagged a hat-trick and Paulo Dybala laid on three assists in the 4-0 rout of Fiorentina. They have also kept a clean sheet in five of those six, making them ruthless at both ends of the pitch.
Lecce vs Roma Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Lecce: M. Berisha (Injured/doubtful)
Roma: D. Rensch (Injured/doubtful), L. Pellegrini (Injured/out)
Lecce
Di Francesco sticks with his classic 4-3-3 but tinkers with the personnel. Tiago Gabriel keeps his place in defence after scoring on the opening day, while Gorter is expected to get the nod in the engine room. Up front, new signing Geubbels is set to lead the line once more, flanked by Pierotti and N'Dri.
Roma
Roma look settled and unlikely to change much after their excellent league debut. Mancini, Ndicka and Hermoso should line up in defence in front of Svilar. New signing Molina may come in for the young Lulli, while Malen and Dybala are untouchable in attack, with Rodrigo Mora keeping his spot ahead of Soulé.
Lecce vs Roma Predicted Lineup
Lecce
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Falcone; Gallo, Gabriel, Gaspar, Veiga; Coulibaly, Ngom, Gorter; N'Dri, Geubbels, Pierotti
Roma
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Wesley, Cristante, Koné, Molina; Dybala, Mora; Malen
Lecce vs Roma Key Stats & Match Facts
Roma have won five of the last six meetings between these sides in Serie A, with the other finishing level.
Roma have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches against Lecce in all competitions.
Lecce have seen under 2.5 goals in their last five home matches against Roma in all competitions.
Roma have been winning at both half time and full time in five of their last six matches in Serie A.
There have been 26+ shots taken in seven of the last 10 meetings between Lecce and Roma in Serie A.
Lecce vs Roma Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one points clearly towards the visitors. Roma are heavy favourites at 10/21 with Coral, and the projected 0-3 scoreline reflects a gulf in quality. Lecce will be stubborn at home, but Roma's attack should prove too much. Lecce vs Roma betting odds have the Salentini out at 15/2 with AK Bets for good reason.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total match score sits at 2.95 goals, split Lecce 0.79 and Roma 2.15, and Over 2.5 carries a 56.47% AI probability with strong value attached. With Roma banging in at least two a game, the goals should flow.
Both Teams To Score (Yes) in the Both Teams To Score market. With Lecce projected at 0.79 goals and Roma at 2.15, Both Teams To Score holds positive expected value here. Lecce create and finish chances well at home, so they should trouble the Roma back line at least once.
Lecce vs Roma Bet Builder
Our four-leg Lecce vs Roma bet builder tips lean into the cards and shots angle: Youssef Maleh to be carded, Daniele Ghilardi over 1.5 fouls, Lecce over 1.5 team cards, and Paulo Dybala over 2.5 shots.
Youssef Maleh has been carded in two of his last three appearances against Roma in Serie A, so backing him for a booking in a fixture that tends to get messy makes sense.
Daniele Ghilardi has committed 2+ fouls in four of his last four appearances against Lecce in Serie A, a reliable trend that supports the over 1.5 player fouls leg.
Lecce have received 3+ cards in six of their last eight matches against Roma in Serie A, so over 1.5 home team cards looks a solid inclusion in this heated fixture.
Paulo Dybala has attempted 3+ shots in three of his last five appearances against Lecce in Serie A, and the Argentine remains central to everything Roma create going forward.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 14/1 and is as short as 9.99/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £40 from best to worst price.
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Lecce vs Roma Talking Points
The subplot writes itself with Eusebio Di Francesco, a former Roma player and manager, now leading Lecce against his old club. Roma arrive chasing a fourth consecutive win and clean sheet against the Salentini in Serie A, and on current form they look every bit the away favourites. Lecce, eliminated from the Coppa Italia by Palermo before the league started, at least come in unbeaten domestically, but the numbers make grim reading. Roma have won their last six league games while keeping five clean sheets, and Malen and Dybala are already purring. Lecce's best chance of the best bets landing lies in their own attacking threat rather than any hope of shutting Roma out.
Lecce vs Roma Predictions FAQs
When is the Lecce vs Roma Italian Serie A game?
The Italian Serie A match between Lecce and Roma takes place on Monday, 31 August 2026, kicking off at 17:30 UK time.
Where is Lecce vs Roma being played?
The match will be played at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare in Lecce.
What is the prediction for Lecce vs Roma?
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