The Matchday 35 clash in Serie A between Lecce and Napoli will take place on May 3 at the Via del Mare Stadium. Lecce vs. Napoli: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Daniele Orsato (Italy)
Matches – 18 (Serie A, 2023/24);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 67;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 28%.
Predicted lineups for Lecce vs. Napoli
Lecce (4-3-3): Wladimiro Falcone – Valentin Gendrey, Marin Pongracic, Federico Baschirotto, Antonino Gallo – Morten Hjulmand, Kristoffer Askildsen, Youssef Maleh – Federico Di Francesco, Assan Ceesay, Gabriel Strefezza.
Napoli (4-2-3-1): Alex Meret – Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Kim Min-jae, Mario Rui – Stanislav Lobotka, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa – Matteo Politano, Piotr Zielinski, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Victor Osimhen.
Lecce
In their last outing, Lecce secured a 1-1 draw away against Torino. This result extended their unbeaten run to three matches in Serie A (2 wins, 1 draw). Lecce's defense has been solid, conceding only two goals in this period. Currently, Lecce sits comfortably in mid-table, and a win against Napoli could boost their chances of finishing in the top half of the standings.
- Lecce has not lost in regular time in their last 5 home matches in Serie A (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last six home games in this competition.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Lecce's last 6 home matches in Serie A.
Napoli
Luciano Spalletti's side claimed a 4-0 victory at home against Fiorentina in their last match. This win marked Napoli's third consecutive victory in Serie A, and they have scored a total of 10 goals over these games. Napoli is currently in a strong position at the top of the league table, and a win against Lecce would further cement their title aspirations.
- Napoli has won in regular time in their last 4 away matches in Serie A.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Napoli's last 7 away games in this competition.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Napoli's last 7 away matches in Serie A.
Lecce vs. Napoli: Match Prediction
Lecce has shown resilience at home, making it tough for opponents to break them down. However, Napoli's attacking prowess has been evident in recent matches, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak. Despite Lecce's defensive solidity, Napoli's quality upfront could prove decisive.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
