Lecce vs Roma: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | 31 August 2026
Roma travel to Lecce after a dominant opening victory, while the hosts also won on matchday one but face a historically difficult opponent.
Lecce vs Roma: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | 31 August 2026
Lecce vs Roma prediction: Roma opened with a commanding win over Fiorentina, powered by Donyell Malen’s hat-trick and three assists from Paulo Dybala. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have won six straight league games spanning last season and have beaten Lecce in the last three meetings without conceding. Lecce edged Venezia but traditionally struggle in this fixture, while Eusebio Di Francesco has lost his last 10 Serie A games against Roma. Our prediction is Lecce 0-2 Roma.
Match Details
- Fixture: Lecce vs Roma
- Competition: Serie A
- Date: Monday, 31 August 2026
- Venue: Stadio Via del Mare
- Prediction: Lecce 0-2 Roma
Match Preview
Roma travel to Lecce after a dominant opening victory, while the hosts also won on matchday one but face a historically difficult opponent.
Roma opened with a commanding win over Fiorentina, powered by Donyell Malen’s hat-trick and three assists from Paulo Dybala. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have won six straight league games spanning last season and have beaten Lecce in the last three meetings without conceding. Lecce edged Venezia but traditionally struggle in this fixture, while Eusebio Di Francesco has lost his last 10 Serie A games against Roma.
Lecce Team News
Antonino Gallo is doubtful after a cheekbone blow and Corrie Ndaba could deputise. Medon Berisha is also a doubt. Willem Geubbels is expected to lead the line.
Roma Team News
Malen and Dybala should continue together. Rodrigo Mora and Konstantinos Koulierakis are pushing for roles. Devyne Rensch has a flexor issue, while Robinio Vaz has missed training amid transfer speculation.
Predicted Lineups
Lecce: Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Ndaba; Ngom, Coulibaly, Gorter; Pierotti, Geubbels, N’Dri.
Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Kone, Cristante, Wesley; Mora, Dybala; Malen.
Betting Tips
Full-time result: Roma to win.
Double chance: Roma or Draw.
Both teams to score: No.
Over/Under: Under 3.5 goals.
Correct score: Lecce 0-2 Roma.
No bookmaker odds are attached because none were supplied.
Score Prediction
Lecce 0-2 Roma.
Hot Stat
Roma have won their last three meetings with Lecce without conceding and are unbeaten in this league matchup since 2012.
Final Analysis
Roma opened with a commanding win over Fiorentina, powered by Donyell Malen’s hat-trick and three assists from Paulo Dybala. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have won six straight league games spanning last season and have beaten Lecce in the last three meetings without conceding. Lecce edged Venezia but traditionally struggle in this fixture, while Eusebio Di Francesco has lost his last 10 Serie A games against Roma.
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