Underdogs Juve Stabia venture into Serie A territory for their Coppa Italia Round of 32 showdown against Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare on Friday, 15 August.
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Lecce vs Juve Stabia prediction: Wolves to stroll past the Wasps
Key stats
- Lecce won two of their last four preseason friendlies (D1, L1).
- The Wolves are winless in eight of their last 10 home games (L6, D2).
- Juve Stabia have four wins in their previous five games (L1).
- The visitors are winless in four successive away outings (D2, L2).
Correct score prediction: Lecce 3-1 Juve Stabia
Lecce’s dramatic final-day survival heroics last season remain etched in Serie A folklore – a 10-man defensive masterclass against Lazio that preserved their top-flight status for the fourth year running. Now, Eusebio Di Francesco's side begin their 2025/26 journey in the Coppa Italia after an inconsistent preseason, despite going three unbeaten in four friendlies.
Their opponents, Juve Stabia, arrive with momentum from two dominant 7-1 aggregate friendly wins, though Ignazio Abate knows his side face a stern test in Apulia. While Stabia can draw confidence from their solitary victory in eight historical meetings, when they last met seven years ago, we expect Lecce's top-flight quality to shine through in a convincing home victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Giallorossi for the win
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.6%
- DRAW: 31/10 (4.10) – 24.3%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts have had their problems in recent matches, but remain strong favourites to win this Coppa Italia fixture. Bookmakers back Lecce with 1/2 (1.50) odds – suggesting a 66.6% win probability rate in their opening game of the season.
For Juve Stabia though, the chances seem bleak as they remain without victory away from home since March when they beat Cesena 2-1. They carry 11/2 (6.50) odds, implying a 15.3% chance of success away at Lecce.
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Most recent H2Hs: Lecce on top
Lecce remain undefeated in seven of their last eight H2Hs, with their most recent meeting going in favour of Juve Stabia. The visitors beat Lecce 1-0 in the previous meeting.
Italy Serie C Group C 25/02/18
Lecce
Juve Stabia
Italy Serie C Group C 07/10/17
Juve Stabia
Lecce
Italy Serie C Group C 05/04/17
Lecce
Juve Stabia
Italy Serie C Group C 20/11/16
Juve Stabia
Lecce
Italy Serie C Group C 24/01/16
Lecce
Juve Stabia
Lecce preview: Strong favourites
Gaby Jean and Filip Marchwinski are still unavailable for Di Francesco, while Matias Perez is a firm doubt for this clash.
Italy Serie A 11/05/25
D
Verona
1
Lecce
1
Italy Serie A 03/05/25
L
Napoli
1
Lecce
0
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
D
Atalanta
1
Lecce
1
Italy Serie A 19/04/25
L
Como
3
Lecce
0
Italy Serie A 12/04/25
L
Juventus
2
Lecce
1
Juve preview: Almost at full strength
For Abate, No.8 Davide Buglio is a significant concern ahead of this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Confente (GK), Ruggero, Varnier, Bellich, Mannini, Leone, Battistella, Carissoni, Piscopo, De Pieri & Candellone
Europe Friendlies 07/08/25
W
Potenza
0
Juve Stabia
1
Europe Friendlies 02/08/25
W
Sarnese
1
Juve Stabia
6
Italy Serie B 25/05/25
L
Cremonese
3
Juve Stabia
0
Italy Serie B 21/05/25
W
Cremonese
1
Juve Stabia
2
Italy Serie B Play-Offs 17/05/25
W
Palermo
0
Juve Stabia
1
Player to watch: Nikola Krstovic
In what could be one of his final appearances for Lecce, Nikola Kstrovic looms as the danger man. The Montenegro striker arrives in strong form with two goals in his last three outings, precisely the firepower Lecce need as they target a deep Coppa Italia run. Expect the clinical forward to deliver again when his team needs him most.