What are the visitors’ chances in Rome?
It will be a difficult match for the visitors from US Lecce, but the hosts had to take the field as early as Thursday and will therefore enter the game less rested. This should be taken into account for your AS Roma – Lecce prediction.
A look at the standings shows that Roma are fighting for European spots, while Lecce still needs points to distance themselves from the relegation zone. In head-to-head matchups, AS Roma clearly has the upper hand.
On Thursday, Roma fell to Bologna in the Europa League round of 16, with the outcome decided only in extra time. This is certainly relevant for the AS Roma vs. Lecce prediction, as it was an exhausting match. That boosts Lecce’s chances.
Even though the hosts had to take the field as early as Thursday, their motivation should be strong enough to give it their all on Sunday as well. The last few weeks have been anything but good, but with home-field advantage on their side, Roma must be considered the clear favorites, a fact underscored by the AS Roma – Lecce odds.
Even though things haven’t gone well for Roma lately, Lecce also has its own issues and has lost three of its last four league games. With nine losses in fourteen away games, Lecce is also one of the weakest away teams in the league. Therefore, it’s a safe bet that AS Roma will win both halves.
Goals from the hosts are expected, but not from the visitors. In fourteen away games so far, they have managed only ten goals. Lecce’s xG value stands at 0.65. Therefore, it’s also safe to bet that not both teams will score.
AS Roma – Lecce Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between these two teams is just as lopsided as the AS Roma vs. Lecce betting odds. In 41 matches against each other so far, Roma has secured 28 wins. Lecce has only emerged victorious twice, and those wins date back fourteen years.
In their last nineteen home games, Roma haven’t lost a single match against Lecce. Their only defeat in Rome came in 1986. The first leg in January ended with a 2-0 away win for AS Roma, with goals from Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk.
AS Roma – Lecce Prediction
Of course, it has been a grueling week for the hosts. The match against Bologna, including extra time, took its toll. However, Roma must still be considered clear favorites in the home game against Lecce.
AS Roma has won the majority of its home games, while Lecce has mostly lost on the road. Therefore, you can even bet on a home win with a handicap. The hosts can concede a goal and still come out on top.
It will be tough for Lecce, especially since they’re playing away. An early lead for Roma and thus wins in both halves is conceivable.
Lecce could also end this match scoreless. Especially on the road, they consistently struggle in front of the opponent’s goal.
With a home win, AS Roma could keep pace with Como and Juventus Turin, meaning the Champions League is not yet out of reach. Lecce, on the other hand, is only three points ahead of the relegation zone and would likely be satisfied with a draw in Rome.
