Inter Milan will travel to the Stadio Via del Mare on Saturday in the Serie A to face Lecce, as the Nerazzurri look to bounce back from their midweek defeat in Europe.
The hosts head into one of Serie A’s toughest assignments on the back of consecutive wins for the first time this season, including a 2–0 victory over Cagliari on Monday, which has lifted them three points clear of the relegation zone.
The Giallorossi will be aiming for a third successive top-flight win, but that task looks daunting, as they have lost all four of their home games this season against sides inside the top six, failing to score in any of those fixtures.
The Nerazzurri, on the other hand, endured a frustrating midweek as they fell 3–1 to Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout play-off, ending a six-match winning streak.
Despite the setback, AC Milan’s 1–1 draw with Como allowed Inter to maintain a seven-point lead at the top of Serie A. With the second leg at San Siro looming, pressure remains, but Cristian Chivu’s side boast 12 wins from their last 13 league games.
Their formidable away record, eight consecutive league victories, six of which were clean sheets, positions them well to continue asserting their dominance at the summit.
Read our Lecce vs Inter Milan predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Italian Serie A predictions.
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Lecce vs Inter Milan prediction: Victor to get a comfortable win
Key statistics
- Lecce have not scored against Inter in their last six meetings and BTTS has not been played.
- Inter are unbeaten against Lecce in their last nine meetings.
- Francesco Pio Esposito has eight goal contributions for Inter in Serie A this season.
Correct score prediction: Lecce 0-3 Inter Milan
We expect the away team to secure a comfortable victory in this fixture to maintain their momentum at the summit of the table. We predict a 3-0 win for Inter based on their exceptional scoring record and their form this season.
The Nerazzurri have been prolific in front of goal lately, and we believe the attacking depth available to Inter will be too much for the Lecce backline to handle over the course of the 90 minutes.
We are confident that the visitors will control the game from start to finish and exploit the gaps in the Lecce defence. Given the current form of both squads, a convincing away win appears to be the most logical outcome for this match.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Inter are strong favourites
- Home: 13/2 (7.50) – 11.8%
- Draw: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- Away: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Lecce are the underdogs heading into this game and are priced at 7.50 odds, giving them just an 11.8% chance of securing a shock home win. The draw stands at 4.50 (22.2%), suggesting a low but plausible chance of a stalemate.
Inter are overwhelming favourites, with odds of 1.40 implying a 71.4% probability of an away victory. The market expects Inter’s quality and attacking firepower to dominate this matchup.
Most recent head-to-head: Nerazzurri show total dominance
Looking at the history between these two sides, the recent record is heavily skewed in favour of the Italian giants. The last five meetings between Lecce and Inter Milan have resulted in five victories for the Nerazzurri.
In their most recent clash in late 2025, Inter secured a dominant 4-0 victory at San Siro, which followed a 2-0 win earlier that same year. The home side have not found the net in those five games.
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Lecce preview: Attack boosted by key forwards
Lameck Banda returns from suspension, reclaiming his role as Lecce’s leading marksman with three league goals so far this season.
He will be joined by January signing Gandelman, who has quickly made an impact by scoring in back-to-back matches, providing the Giallorossi with added firepower and attacking options for this fixture.
Predicted lineup: Falcone (GK), Veiga, Gabriel, Gaspar, Gallo, Coulibaly, Ramadani, Pierotti, Gandelman, Banda & Cheddira
Last five fixtures
- 16.02.26 – Cagliari 0–2 Lecce (Serie A)
- 08.02.26 – Lecce 2–1 Udinese (Serie A)
- 01.02.26 – Torino 1–0 Lecce (Serie A)
- 24.01.26 – Lecce 0–0 Lazio (Serie A)
- 18.01.26 – AC Milan 1–0 Lecce (Serie A)
Inter Milan preview: Rotation and key absences ahead
Coach Cristian Chivu faces a selection dilemma as he weighs whether to rest key players ahead of Bodo/Glimt’s upcoming trip to San Siro, having already made some unexpected rotations midweek.
A change is certain up front, with Inter captain Lautaro Martinez sidelined by a calf strain. Marcus Thuram or Ange-Yoan Bonny could start alongside Francesco Pio Esposito, who scored the Nerazzurri’s only goal in Norway.
The visitors will also be without crucial contributors: wing-back Denzel Dumfries is injured, while midfielders Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are suspended, limiting options in both defence and the centre of the park.
Predicted lineup: Sommer (GK), Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni, Henrique, Sucic, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Thuram & Esposito
Last five fixtures
- 18.02.26 – Bodo/Glimt 3–1 Inter (Champions League)
- 14.02.26 – Inter 3–2 Juventus (Serie A)
- 08.02.26 – Sassuolo 0–5 Inter (Serie A)
- 04.02.26 – Inter 2–1 Torino (Coppa Italia)
- 01.02.26 – Cremonese 0–2 Inter (Serie A)
Player to watch: Federico Dimarco
Federico Dimarco has been a standout player for Inter Milan in their last five games, with the defender contributing massively to their attack, having found the net five times and provided 12 assists this season.
In his last five games, he has scored two goals and provided six assists. He possesses excellent movement, dangerous crosses into the box and can also score long-range shots. Defensively, he has been important in helping the team keep a clean sheet.