Bottom side Lecce will welcome Bologna to Stadio Via del Mare-Ettore Giardiniero on Sunday in the latest round of Italian Serie A fixtures.
The home side will go in search of their first win this term, while the visitors will be aiming to claim their third victory in four matches since the start of the league.
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Lecce vs Bologna predictions: The hosts are desperate for a win
Key stats
- Lecce have lost their four opening games of the current season.
- The home side have conceded at least two goals in three of their first four league outings.
- Bologna have had mixed results, with two wins and two losses in four matches since the start of the campaign
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Correct score prediction: Lecce 1-1 Bologna
Although Bologna have had the better start to the season between the pair, with two wins and two draws, both sides have been largely inconsistent, and a draw seems the most likely outcome on Sunday. Therefore, we reckon this fixture will end in a 1-1 stalemate after regulation time.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bologna are slightly favoured
- HOME: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.4%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bologna, understandably, have found favour with the bookmakers, as they are priced at 11/10 (2.10), which represents a 47.6% probability for the away side to win on Sunday.
On the contrary, the bookies are less confident in the ability of the home side to claim a win this weekend, with odds of 29/10 (3.90); they are clearly the underdogs for this encounter. The odds awarded to the hosts mean a 25.4% probability of winning.
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Most recent H2Hs: Bologna is in line for another positive result
Bologna have shown over time that they are capable of mixing it with the very best in the Italian top flight, and with their two victories from four league matches, they are favourites to claim another win against the struggling hosts.
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Lecce preview: Can Lecce claim their first league win this term?
Lecce are winless in their first four fixtures of the season, and given their performance, it could be difficult for the hosts to stake a claim for their first three points of the season.
Predicted lineup: Falcone (GK), Gallo, Tiago Gabriel, Gabriel, Kouassi, Sala, Ramadani, Coulibaly, Pierotti, Stulic & Tete Morente
Last five matches
- AC Milan 3-0 Lecce
- Lecce 1-2 Cagliari
- Atalanta 4-1 Lecce
- Lecce 0- 2 Milan
- Genoa 0- 0 Lecce
Bologna preview: Can Bologna maintain their dominance?
The visitors have not lost in six meetings against Sunday's host, and given the form of the home side, the aura and invincibility of the visitors could be under threat come Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Skorupski (GK), Lysaker-Heggem, Lucumi, Holm, Miranda, Freuler, Moro, Orsolini, Fabbian, Cambiaghi & Castro
Last five matches
- Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna
- Bologna 2-1 Genoa
- AC Milan 1-0 Bologna
- Bologna 1-0 Como
- Roma 1-0 Bologna
Player to watch: Riccardo Orsolini
Ricardo Orsolin has been the shining light of a fast-rising Bologna side over the past few seasons. He has carried their goalscoring burden for some time, and he has already registered two goals from Serie A matches this term.