Lecce will face Lazio at Stadio Via del Mare this Saturday, both teams seeking crucial points in Serie A. As the season progresses, both clubs have struggled early in 2026 and cannot afford another setback.
Match Preview: Lecce vs Lazio
Lazio is reeling from a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Como on Monday, which has placed them further from the Serie A’s top six. This loss came after they went one goal down just two minutes into the match. Outside of this defeat, Lazio has recorded only two points from seven encounters with top-six teams this season, scoring once and conceding ten times.
The Biancocelesti are nine points behind Como and 14 points adrift of their local rivals, Roma, who currently occupy the final Champions League spot. Their goal is to secure a fourth win in five encounters with Lecce, following a 2-0 victory in the earlier matchup this season.
Lecce’s Struggles
On the other hand, Lecce finds itself precariously above the relegation zone after suffering four consecutive defeats. The southern club only managed to secure a single victory on the final day of last season, which regrettably cost them a place in Europe. Despite their historical success in Serie A, this season has been particularly challenging. Their last outings included two 1-0 losses against Inter Milan and AC Milan.
Lecce’s recent form highlights a lack of scoring prowess, with no goals in four of their last five away matches. With tougher fixtures already behind them, including games against Roma and Juventus, they must find a way to turn their fortunes around against a struggling Lazio.
Team News
For Lazio, Maurizio Sarri has welcomed new additions, Kenneth Taylor and Petar Ratkov. However, injuries have left them short-handed in midfield. Matias Vecino and Toma Basic are sidelined, and with Danilo Cataldi serving a suspension, options are limited.
- Injuries: Vecino, Basic, Patric, Gigot
- Possible starters: Provedel, Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini, Taylor, Ratkov
Lecce, coached by Eusebio Di Francesco, will also miss several players due to injuries and suspensions, including Medon Berisha and Francesco Camarda. However, Danilo Veiga returns from a ban to bolster the lineup.
- Injuries: Berisha, Camarda (3 months), Gaspar (suspension)
- Possible starters: Falcone, Veiga, Gallo, Coulibaly, Stulic
Prediction
Given Lecce’s struggles to score, the outlook for this match is grim for them. Despite Lazio’s own challenges, they seem poised to capitalize on Lecce’s misfiring attack. An expected scoreline could be Lecce 0 – 1 Lazio.
