Lecce vs Roma Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest Serie A Odds for Monday, August 31st
Ninth-placed Lecce host seventh-placed Roma at the Stadio Via del Mare on Monday, August 31st at 12:30 PM ET. Both teams opened their Serie A campaigns with victories, but this early-season fixture will provide a much sterner test.
OC Staff - August 31, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadLecce vs Roma: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Ninth-placed Lecce host seventh-placed Roma at the Stadio Via del Mare on Monday, August 31st at 12:30 PM ET. Both teams opened their Serie A campaigns with victories, but this early-season fixture will provide a much sterner test of their respective ambitions as they look to build early momentum in the Italian top flight.
Lecce vs Roma Form
The hosts head into this match following a solid 2-0 away victory against Venezia. The Salentini have now won their last three Serie A matches, showing great resilience carrying over from the previous campaign. In contrast, the visitors enjoyed a spectacular start to their season, dismantling Fiorentina 4-0.
The Giallorossi are in scintillating league form, having won their last six Serie A fixtures. During this impressive run, they have scored at least two goals in each game, kept five clean sheets, and led at both half-time and full-time in five of those six matches.
Lecce vs Roma Head to Head
History heavily favors the visitors in this fixture. In their most recent meeting in March 2026, Roma secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Looking back at their last six encounters, the capital club has won five times and drawn once.
Lecce have struggled to breach the Giallorossi rearguard of late, with Roma keeping a clean sheet in their last three meetings across all competitions. However, games at the Stadio Via del Mare are typically tight, with the hosts seeing under 2.5 goals in their last five home matches against Roma.
Lecce vs Roma Odds
Lecce vs Roma Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, August 31st, 2026
- Time: 12:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Lecce vs Roma Probable Lineups
Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Gallo; Gorter, Ngom, Coulibaly; Pierotti, Geubbels, N’Dri
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Hermoso, Ndicka, Mancini; Molina, Koné, Cristante, Wesley; Mora, Dybala; Malen
The tactical battle will likely be won in transition. Lecce's tendency to play long balls and attempt crosses could struggle against Roma's aerial dominance, which is rated as a key strength. Furthermore, the hosts have a notable weakness in keeping possession, which plays directly into the visitors' hands. Roma excel at stealing the ball from the opposition and are forecast to dominate possession, utilizing the individual brilliance of their attackers to carve open the home defense.
Lecce vs Roma Team News
Lecce are relatively healthy, though Medon Berisha remains doubtful. Gabriel is set to start in central defense after scoring on the opening day, while Gorter is expected to feature in midfield. Upfront, Geubbels leads the line, supported by Pierotti and N’Dri.
For Roma, Rensch is a doubt, and Pellegrini is ruled out as unfit. New signing Molina is tipped to start at right wing-back. In attack, Malen and Dybala are certain starters, with Mora keeping his place ahead of Soulé.
Lecce vs Roma Match Facts
- Lecce have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Roma in all competitions.
- Lecce have won their last 3 matches in Serie A.
- Roma have won their last 6 matches in Serie A.
- Roma have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 matches in Serie A.
- Roma have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches in Serie A.
- Roma have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches in Serie A.
- Roma have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against Lecce in all competitions.
Prediction: Lecce 0-3 Roma
While the hosts have started the season well, the visitors possess far too much quality. Roma's ability to create chances through individual skill and their clinical finishing should easily bypass a home defense that struggles against skillful players. Expect a commanding performance from the away side, culminating in a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Best Bet: Roma to Win to Nil (+110) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Given Roma's exceptional defensive record—keeping five clean sheets in their last six league games and shutting out Lecce in their last three meetings—backing the visitors to win without conceding offers excellent value.
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