Lecce vs Inter Preview
- Tournament: Serie A
- Date: Sunday, January 26
- Kick-off Time: 05:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Stadio Ettore Giardiniero- Via del Mare
Lecce is set to host Inter Milan in their 22nd match of the Serie A at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero- Via del Mare on Sunday evening. The match on paper seems to be the sides at different parts of the table. Inter are bidding for another Serie A title while Lecce are looking to stay out of the relegation zone.
Inter are currently placed in the second place of the Italian league with 47 points. They are three points behind league leaders Napoli and also have played a game less. They come into this game after a 0-1 victory against Sparta Prague courtesy of the goal of Lautaro Martinez. In the league, they defeated Empoli 3-1 in the last game after a stellar performance from the team. In the last five games of Serie A, Inter has won four and drew one.
The 47 points they had included 14 wins, five draws and a single loss. Simone Inzaghi’s side has scored 51 goals so far, the most by any side this season. They have conceded 18 goals in the league.
On the other hand, Lecce are struggling on the defensive aspect of the game, conceding 36 goals so far this season. They are currently placed at the 17 position just one point away from the relegation zone. They will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing 4-1 defeat against Cagliari in their last game. In the last five games they have suffered three defeats, won one, and drew one. They have so far secured five wins, five draws and 11 losses.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Lecce Team News
Manager Marco Giampaolo has a lot of injury concerns to deal with in the build-up to this game. Winger Ante Rebic remains suspended for this game after he picked up a red card around the 10th minute against Cagliari.
Attacking midfielder Filip Marchwinski and Centre-back Kialonda Gaspar remain sidelined for this season due to an ACL injury. The manager will also be without the services of Hamza Rafia due to a muscle injury. Lameck Banda and Medon Berisha remain doubtful for this fixture and Remi Oudin has been unavailable due to personal reasons.
Inter Milan Team News
Hakan Calhanoglu, a holding midfielder, was Inter’s biggest loss and can be termed as the cause of their recent poor performance. The Turk is anticipated to return in early February. Additionally, Raffaele Di Gennaro and Yann Bisseck will not play against Leece. Centre-back Francesco Acerbi also remain doubtful for this fixture. Manager, Simone Inzaghi will heavily rely on the likes of Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez and Nico Barella to obtain full three points from the away game.
Lecce vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineups
Lecce Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Falcone
Defenders: Guilbert, Baschirotto, Jean, Dorgu
Midfielders: Helgason, Coulibaly, Pierret
Attackers: Pierotti, Krstovic, Morente
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Sommer
Defenders: Darmian, de Vrij, Bastoni
Midfielders: Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Zielinski, Dimarco
Forwards: Thuram, Martinez
Lecce vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have met very often in recent times, with most of their meetings resulting in Inter Milan emerging victorious most of the time. Inter have dominated in this fixture, registering wins on eight occasions. Lecce have won once, while there have also been two draws.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Inter Milan 2-0 Lecce | 2024, Serie A |
| Lecce 0-4 Inter Milan | 2024, Serie A |
| Inter Milan 2-0 Lecce | 2023, Serie A |
| Inter Milan 2-0 Lecce | 2023, Serie A |
| Lecce 1-2 Inter Milan | 2022, Serie A |
Key Players to Watch in Lecce vs Inter Milan
Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
With 13 goals to his record, the Frenchman is only behind Mateo Retegui in the fight for the Serie A Golden Boot. Thuram and Lautaro Martinez have established a strong alliance and a mutually beneficial connection. Just 0.2 xG have been recorded by the 27-year-old in his last five league games. He has also recorded an xAG of 0.17 in the last four games.
Nikola Krstovic (Lecce)
The 24-year-old striker has been important for the Italian side in the attack. In the 21 games he started, he has scored six goals and assisted one in the Serie A this season. He will be an important player for the team in the upcoming fixture against Inter Milan. In the last five games, he had recorded an xG of 0.2.
Lecce vs Inter Milan Prediction
Going by recent head-to-head records, Inter Milan does have an edge heading into the next game as they boast a superior head-to-head record of late. They will be playing away and will look to bring back three points at the San Siro.
Predicted Score: Lecce 0-3 Inter Milan
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Where to Watch Lecce vs Inter Milan Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| Italy | DAZN Italy |
| India | GXR World |
FAQs
Q. When is Lecce vs Inter Milan?
A. Lecce will Inter Milan on Sunday, January 26 at 5:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Lecce vs Inter Milan for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Lecce vs Inter Milan?
A. Lecce 0-3 Inter Milan.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Lecce vs Inter Milan?
A. Inter have dominated in this fixture, registering wins on eight occasions. Lecce have won once, while there has also been two draw.