Serie A match between Lecce and Cagliari sees two teams currently situated at opposite ends of the league table meeting.
Teams Lecce vs Cagliari
Lecce:
- Last 5 matches: L-L-L-D-L
- Have lost 4 straight matches
- Have conceded 12 goals in their last 5 matches
Cagliari:
- Last 5 matches: W-L-W-L-D
- Have won 2 of their last 5
- Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
- Key Stats:
Lecce:
- 19th in Serie A in goals scored with 20
- Have the worst goal difference in Serie A with -23
- Have conceded the 2nd most goals in Serie A with 50
Cagliari:
- João Pedro is team's top scorer with 16 goals
- Have the 7th best defense in Serie A, conceding 34 goals
- Undefeated in last 3 away matches
Based on recent form and standings, Cagliari seems to have the advantage coming into this match over the struggling Lecce side. Lecce's poor defensive record could make it difficult for them to contain Cagliari's attack. However, a home match for Lecce makes this an interesting contest between two teams at opposite ends of the table football.
Information for Lecce or Cagliari
Lecce - status of key players like Marco Mancosu, Khouma Babacar, and Fabio Lucioni. Any injuries, suspensions, or returns from injury for their main contributors could significantly impact Lecce's performance.
Cagliari - availability of top goal scorer João Pedro and main creator Radja Nainggolan. Missing these offensive stars would blunt Cagliari's attack. Also need to check if key defenders like Ragnar Klavan or Luca Pellegrini are fit and available.
Lecce x Cagliari when will be played?
The Italian Serie A game between Lecce and Cagliari will take place on Tuesday, January 6th 2024 with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 London time.
What is the prediction for Lecce x Cagliari?
The prediction for this mid-table clash is a low-scoring draw, with the expected final score being Lecce 0-0 Cagliari. Both teams have struggled for goals this season, so a nil-nil scoreline seems a likely outcome.
Which teams are in Italy Serie A this season?
The 20 teams competing in the Serie A this 2023-2024 season are Inter, Juventus, AC Milan, Fiorentina, Bologna, Atalanta, AS Roma, Napoli, Lazio, Torino, Monza, Genoa, Lecce, Frosinone, Udinese, Sassuolo, Verona, Cagliari, Empoli, and Salernitana.
With Lecce sitting 18th and Cagliari in 11th place, this match sees two sides in different form meet. However, Lecce's home advantage may allow them to eke out a draw against an inconsistent Cagliari team. A tight, cagey affair is anticipated, with neither attack likely to create many clear-cut chances.
In conclusion, this Serie A match between Lecce and Cagliari sees two teams currently situated at opposite ends of the league table meeting. While hosting the game provides some advantage, Lecce's poor run of results and porous defense makes them underdogs against a Cagliari side that has won 2 of their last 5 and has offensive weapons like João Pedro. Barring any major injury news or squad rotation surprises, Cagliari seem poised to take advantage of Lecce's vulnerability and emerge with a positive result. Fans should expect an open, attacking contest with plenty of goal scoring chances -24hscore.