Get our Lecce vs Bologna prediction with top betting tips, projected lineups, and odds insight as Bologna travel to Stadio Ettore Giardiniero in Serie A.
Lecce vs Bologna Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
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Match Date | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Lecce, Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
Lecce vs Bologna at the Via del Mare pits a mid-table side against a Bologna team stuck near the foot of the Serie A table, yet the visitors still start as favourites.
Lecce sit 12th in the table. They were beaten 3-0 away at AC Milan before the international break, and Eusebio Di Francesco wants high-pressing intensity from the first whistle.
Bologna are still without a league win this season and sit in the relegation zone. Raffaele Palladino says the international break was used to rebuild the squad's confidence and tactical intensity.
History is firmly on Bologna's side. They are unbeaten in their last 11 matches against Lecce in all competitions. Lecce have, however, drawn their last three home matches against Bologna in all competitions.
Lecce vs Bologna Form
Lecce have won four of their last 10 matches against all opponents, a respectable return for a side that is nobody's idea of a heavyweight. Their games are open affairs too, with 11+ shots on target in 4 of their last 5 Serie A matches. Lassana Coulibaly drives the engine room and keeps drawing fouls, while Santiago Pierotti brings direct running down the right.
Bologna have won only two of their last 10 matches against all opponents. They have failed to win their last 6 in Serie A, which explains why they are looking up at almost everyone in the table. Riccardo Orsolini remains their go-to man, especially against this opponent, while Lewis Ferguson gives the engine room a combative, stubborn edge.
Lecce vs Bologna Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Lecce: Medon Berisha (doubtful)
Bologna: Emil Holm (Injured/out), Jens Odgaard (Injured/out)
Lecce
The probable Lecce vs Bologna lineups have Eusebio Di Francesco sticking with a 4-3-3, with Wladimiro Falcone in goal and Ivan Ilic sitting in front of the back four alongside Youssef Maleh and Lassana Coulibaly. Medon Berisha is a doubt.
Bologna
Raffaele Palladino is without Emil Holm and Jens Odgaard, and a 3-4-3 is the probable shape. Roberto Piccoli leads the line with Riccardo Orsolini and Nicolò Cambiaghi either side, while Łukasz Skorupski keeps goal.
Lecce vs Bologna Predicted Lineup
Lecce
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Wladimiro Falcone; Danilo Veiga, Jamil Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, Antonino Gallo; Youssef Maleh, Ivan Ilic, Lassana Coulibaly; Santiago Pierotti, Willem Geubbels, Joël Monteiro
Bologna
Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Łukasz Skorupski; Nicolò Casale, Torbjørn Heggem, Arthur Theate; Nadir Zortea, Lewis Ferguson, Nikola Moro, Juan Miranda; Riccardo Orsolini, Roberto Piccoli, Nicolò Cambiaghi
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Lecce vs Bologna Key Stats & Match Facts
Riccardo Orsolini has scored in 4 of his last 4 Serie A appearances against Lecce.
Bologna have scored 2+ goals in 7 out of 10 Serie A matches against Lecce.
The previous meetings between the sides read three Bologna wins, three draws and no Lecce wins.
Lecce have received 2+ cards in 5 of their last 6 Serie A matches against Bologna.
There have been 25+ shots taken in 5 of the last 7 Serie A meetings between Bologna and Lecce.
Lecce vs Bologna Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Bologna win, with both sides scoring. The table makes ugly reading for the visitors, but the projections put 2.71 goals in this fixture and hand Bologna the bigger share of them. Backing them at 21/20 (William Hill) makes sense given how this fixture has gone for them, and Lecce's habit of struggling against skilful players will not help the hosts. That view shapes our Lecce vs Bologna best bets.
Best Bets
Bologna to win in the Win Market. They are the clear pick away at Lecce. The implied probability has Bologna's win chance more than double Lecce's figure, despite their miserable league start. Their unbeaten run against Lecce, which stretches to 11 matches in all competitions, backs that up.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides are expected to find the net. Lecce's games rarely lack shots on target, and Bologna have found the net regularly even during their winless league run. Lecce are strong from attacking set pieces while Bologna struggle in aerial duels, so goals at both ends look the right call alongside a Bologna win.
Lecce vs Bologna Bet Builder
Our Lecce vs Bologna bet builder tips pair a fouls leg and a card leg with two shooting angles, and the four-leg selection pays 27/4 with Skybet.
Lewis Ferguson Over 1.5 Player Fouls. Ferguson has committed 2+ fouls in every one of his last five Serie A outings, and Lassana Coulibaly, a serial foul-winner, sits in his path.
Danilo Veiga To Be Shown A Card. The Lecce right-back has picked up a booking twice across his previous three Serie A matches, and Bologna love attacking down the left.
Federico Bernardeschi Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target. He has managed at least one shot on target in four of his previous five Serie A matches, though he misses both probable XIs.
Roberto Piccoli Over 2.5 Player Shots. Bologna's centre-forward has reached three-plus shots on three occasions across his last four Serie A games and leads the line again here.
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Lecce vs Bologna Talking Points
The big question is whether Lecce's aggression and ball-winning can drag a fragile Bologna into a messy scrap. The hosts are 10/3 (Betfred) in the Lecce vs Bologna betting odds, and the draw has its admirers at 9/4 (QuinnBet) given the recent stalemates on this ground. Bologna's quality on the ball and their hold over this opponent are why our Lecce vs Bologna prediction still sides with the visitors. Off the pitch, Rows A and B of the Tribuna Est Superiore are closed under a safety order, and viewers in Italy can watch on DAZN and on DAZN 2 via Sky.
Lecce vs Bologna Predictions FAQs
When is the Lecce vs Bologna Italian Serie A game?
The match kicks off on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Lecce vs Bologna being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare in Lecce.
What competition is Lecce vs Bologna in?
Lecce vs Bologna is taking place in Italian Serie A.
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