Match Overview

The Serie A second-round fixture between Lecce and AC Milan is set to take place on August 29th at the Stadio Via del Mare. This detailed preview offers a comprehensive analysis, betting insights, and key statistics for the upcoming Lecce vs. AC Milan encounter.

Lecce

Lecce’s Recent Form

Eusebio Di Francesco’s squad secured a goalless draw against Genoa in their previous away fixture, extending their unbeaten league run to four matches (two wins, two draws). Notably, Lecce has achieved three consecutive clean sheets in Serie A. They currently sit 13th in the league standings with a single point.

Squad News: Lecce

Ahead of this crucial match, Lecce has bolstered their attacking options with the addition of forward Nikola Stulic.

Lecce’s Home Performance

• Lecce has struggled on their home ground, failing to win in 10 of their last 11 Serie A matches at the Stadio Via del Mare (3 draws, 7 losses).
• At least one team has failed to score in 8 of the club’s last 10 home league encounters.
• A maximum of two goals have been scored in 6 of Lecce’s last 8 Serie A home games.

Lecce’s Provisional Lineup (4-5-1)*

Wladimiro Falcone – Antonino Gallo, Thiago Gabriel, Kialonda Gaspar, Danilo Veiga – Lassana Coulibaly, Lameck Banda, Medon Berisha, Ylber Ramadani, Tete Morente – Francesco Camarda.

AC Milan

AC Milan’s Recent Form

Massimiliano Allegri’s side suffered a surprising 1-2 home defeat to Cremonese in their last match. This marks AC Milan’s second loss in their last three Serie A fixtures, though they have extended their scoring streak in the league to six games. It’s worth noting that Milan has managed to keep a clean sheet in only three of their last 15 Serie A outings. Currently, the Rossoneri are without points and occupy 15th place in the league table.

AC Milan’s Away Statistics

• Both teams have scored in 6 of AC Milan’s last 8 away matches in Serie A.
• The team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 9 away league fixtures.
• AC Milan has won the second half in 5 of their last 6 away Serie A games.

AC Milan’s Provisional Lineup (3-4-3)*

Mike Maignan – Matteo Gabbia, Fikayo Tomori, Strahinja Pavlović – Pervis Estupiñán, Youssouf Fofana, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Luka Modrić – Christian Pulisic, Santiago Giménez, Alexis Saelemaekers.

Team News: AC Milan

The participation of star forward Rafael Leão in the match is currently doubtful due to injury concerns.

Match Prediction: Lecce vs AC Milan

Lecce’s Home Struggles

Even on their home turf, Lecce finds it exceptionally challenging to secure points. In their last seven Serie A home matches, the team has avoided defeat on only two occasions, both against lower-ranked opponents: Torino and Venezia, who were eventually relegated to Serie B. During this period, Lecce also suffered a heavy 0-3 loss to Como, highlighting their vulnerabilities.

AC Milan’s Resilience on the Road

Despite kicking off their current league campaign with a defeat, AC Milan is well-positioned to bounce back. The team typically performs strongly away from home, often securing maximum results. In their last six Serie A away fixtures, the club has claimed four victories, with their only losses coming against eventual champions Napoli and Roma, a match where they played with ten men from the 21st minute. It’s also worth noting that in the previous season, AC Milan defeated Lecce on their home ground with a 3-2 scoreline.

Final Verdict

Considering their away form and Lecce’s difficulties at home, I believe Massimiliano Allegri’s men have the strength and quality to secure all three points in this encounter. My prediction: “AC Milan Win”.

Important Note

* The provisional lineup for each team is based on their starting eleven in their last match in this tournament.