Following a frantic couple of fixtures, Frosinone return to action at home where they are on a three-match winning streak as Lecce make the trip to Italy’s capital region in search of their fourth victory this term.
Lecce sit 12th in Serie A. On the other hand, Frosinone have exceeded expectations in the opening eight rounds and occupy sixth position.
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.
Frosinone vs Lecce key stats
- Frosinone have scored 17 goals in eight opening Serie A fixtures.
- The Canarini have lost only one of their last seven league outings (W4, D2).
- Lecce have lost five of their last seven competitive matches (W2).
- The Wolves have won four of their last six away games (L2).
Frosinone vs Lecce preview: High-scoring entertainer at Stadio Benito Stirpe
Frosinone vs Lecce — Tale of the Tape
| Frosinone | vs | Lecce |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 12th |
| 14 | Points | 9 |
| 17 | Goals For | 9 |
| 13 | Goals Against | 14 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 6th | Home / Away Rank | 9th |
Frosinone, who finished second in Serie B last season, have kicked off their top-flight journey on a stellar note.
The hosts have lost only two of their opening eight Serie A matches (W4, D2), and currently occupy a respectable sixth position.
Most recently, Frosinone held Atalanta to a thrilling 4-4 draw to pick up a significant away point, before which they beat Sassuolo 4-2.
Massimiliano Alvini has only Austrian midfielder Florian Grillitsch missing due to a thigh injury. Gabriele Bracaglia is on four yellow cards and is at the risk of facing suspension.
Lecce, enjoying their fifth consecutive top-flight campaign, have begun the season on a middling note, losing five and winning three so far.
They were put to the sword by a resurgent Juventus last time out at Stadio Via del Mare.
Their away form has been mixed, winning two and losing two trips, thrashing Udinese 3-0 last time out.
Eusebio di Francesco has four players confirmed missing: Lassana Coulibaly, Kialonga Gaspar, Ivan Ilic, and Santiago Pierotti. Medon Berisha and Tiago Gabriel are expected to sit out as well.
Frosinone vs Lecce form guide & betting tips
| Frosinone | vs | Lecce |
|---|---|---|
WWLWD |
Last five | WLLWL |
| 4 | Goals For | 9 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 2 |
DWLWD |
Serie A form | WLLWL |
Whispers predicts: Frosinone 3-2 Lecce
According to Bet365, backing Over 3.5 total goals at 6/5 (2.20) is worth the bet, with Frosinone this season’s fourth highest scorers at the moment. Their latest two games have seen 14 goals in total.
BTTS – Yes at 9/10 (1.90) offers high dividends. Frosinone have conceded 13 goals, while Lecce have conceded 14. Leaky defences across both ends of the pitch are bound to translate to goals although none of Lecce’s five competitive away games this season saw both teams score.
Frosinone have scored seven of their nine home league goals this season before half-time. They are expected to start energetically – Frosinone or draw at half-time at 1/1 (2.00) carries immense value.
> Frosinone or draw at half-time at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 3.5 total goals at 6/5 (2.20) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Likely