AC Milan will look to continue their impressive start to the new season as they welcome US Lecce to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday in a Serie A clash.
The Rossoneri are currently unbeaten this season but do not have a perfect record, having drawn their last two league games.
Meanwhile, the visitors got back on their feet last weekend with their second league win of the new season after back-to-back defeats in previous weeks.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
AC Milan vs. Lecce key stats
- AC Milan have won their last five home Serie A encounters against Lecce across all competitions.
- Lecce have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five games across all competitions.
- Lecce have lost three of their last five games across all competitions.
AC Milan vs. Lecce preview: Hosts looking to extend unbeaten league run
AC Milan vs. Lecce — Tale of the Tape
| AC Milan | vs | Lecce |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 12th |
| 8 | Points | 6 |
| 7 | Goals For | 5 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 7th/5th | Home / Away Rank | 12th/9th |
AC Milan will aim to put their first competitive defeat under new manager Ruben Amorim behind them.
The Rossoneri suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to Benfica in the Europa League on Wednesday, ending their unbeaten start to the campaign.
It was another match in which Milan fell two goals behind, although, unlike their remarkable comeback against Lazio four days earlier, they were unable to recover this time.
Milan had previously rescued a 2-2 draw away to Lazio, following an opening run that also included back-to-back league victories.
They are now without a win in three matches across all competitions, but there have been positive signs during that spell, including coming close to beating Juventus.
Amorim will therefore see Sunday's meeting as an opportunity for an immediate response, particularly given Milan's outstanding record against Lecce at San Siro.
The Rossoneri have not lost a home meeting with the Salentini since the beginning of the 21st century and have won each of their last three encounters with clean sheets.
Meanwhile, Lecce's overall record against Milan is very concerning, as they have struggled against the Rossoneri.
Their last Serie A victory over the Rossoneri came in April 2006, while they have failed to score in four of the last five meetings between the clubs.
The visitors’ recent form does at least give Lecce some reason for optimism, having returned to winning ways following a 3-2 win against Monza last weekend.
Following the victory, they have now won two of their last four Serie A games, with the first win coming in the opening game of the season.
Their away performances have also been good, as they have only lost once in their last five Serie A games, winning three and drawing one.
AC Milan vs. Lecce form guide & betting tips
| AC Milan | vs | Lecce |
|---|---|---|
WWDD |
Form | WLLW |
| 8 | Points | 6 |
| 6th | Form Table | 12th |
| 7 | Goals For | 5 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 7 |
WWDDL |
Form (All Comps) | LWLLW |
Whispers predicts: AC Milan 3-0 Lecce
AC Milan are clear favourites to claim all three points in this fixture, and we predict a comfortable 3-0 victory for the home team.
The Rossoneri have built a formidable record in this specific matchup, winning their last five Serie A meetings.
They will look to maintain their dominance and extend their winning streak this weekend against Lecce, who have only scored two goals in their last five Serie A encounters.
The bookmakers have tipped AC Milan to win the match and have given them 1/4 (1.25) odds.
A draw is valued at 5/1 (6.00), which is unlikely to happen, while a win for Lecce is at 11/1 (12.00), showing they have a slim chance.
For over 2.5 goals, it is priced at 4/6 (1.66), and both teams to score (no) is available at 8/13 (1.61).
Also, for a home team win and over 2.5 goals, it is offered at 5/6 (1.83), while the home team total goals (over 1.5) are at 2/5 (1.40).
> Home team win and over 2.5 goals at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.66) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 8/13 (1.61) | Likelihood: Possible
> AC Milan to score over 1.5 goals at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Possible