Matchday 38 of Serie A between Lazio and Lecce will take place on May 25 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Lazio vs. Lecce: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lazio
In the last round, Marco Baroni's side managed to earn points in an away clash with Inter (2-2). As a result, Lazio extended their unbeaten streak in the league to eight matches (3 wins, 5 draws). However, it was only the third time in the last ten Serie A matches that the team managed to score more than one goal. The Romans have accumulated 65 points and dropped to sixth place in the standings, but they still have a chance to break into the top four – they are two points behind. Notably, Lazio has scored 61 goals in the current championship, trailing only two clubs in this regard.
- The team has drawn their last six home matches in Serie A.
- Both teams scored in the last ten home matches of the club in the league.
- The Romans have scored in the second half in 7 of their last 8 home games in Serie A.
Predicted lineup for Lazio (4-5-1)
Christos Mandas – Adam Marusic, Alessio Romagnoli, Mario Gila, Nuno Tavares – Gustav Isaksen, Matteo Guendouzi, Matias Vecino, Nicolo Rovella, Boulaye Dia – Valentin Castellanos.
Defender Patric Gabarron and midfielder Manuel Lazzari will miss the match due to injuries. Head coach Marco Baroni is suspended for this game.
Lecce
Marco Giampaolo's team defeated Torino 1-0 at home in the last round. As a result, Lecce managed to end their 13-match winless streak in the league (5 draws, 8 losses). Furthermore, the team kept a clean sheet for the first time in their last 12 Serie A matches. The victory allowed the club to escape the relegation zone in the standings – Lecce now has 31 points and is in 17th place. If the team wins this round, they will secure their place in the elite Italian division. Notably, the club has scored the fewest goals in the current championship (26).
- The club has not won in their last six away matches in Serie A (3 draws, 3 losses).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 away league matches.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Lecce's last 9 away matches in Serie A.
Predicted lineup for Lecce (4-5-1)
Vladimiro Falcone – Antonino Gallo, Federico Baschirotto, Kialonda Gaspar, Frederic Guilbert – Lassana Coulibaly, Balthazar Pierre, Thorir Helgason, Konan N'Dri, Tete Morente – Nikola Krstovic.
Defender Gabi Jean and midfielder Balthazar Pierre will not play due to injuries. Forward Tete Morente is suspended.
Referee
Mikael Fabbri (Italy)
Matches – 17 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 68;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 6%.
Match Prediction: Lazio vs. Lecce
The Romans have been very productive this season, especially at home, where they rarely struggle to break down opponents' defenses. In 18 home matches this season, Lazio failed to score only against Inter, while in ten games, they scored at least twice. However, their defense has been less reliable, as they have not kept a clean sheet in their last 11 home league matches.
Lecce may not have been prolific this season, but they have been scoring more frequently towards the end of the season. Furthermore, the team breached opponents' defenses in their last four away league matches, even against teams like Atalanta and Juventus. However, in 10 of their last 11 away league games, Lecce failed to keep a clean sheet.
I believe both teams will be effective in attack in this match. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.