Napoli will be looking to extend their winning streak when they host Lecce, who are trying to find a way out of the relegation battle, at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday.
With the gap between the sides and their ambition as the season winds down, Antonio Conte's men hope to maintain their form and avoid any slip-ups in their race for a European spot. At the same time, the Giallorossi need to avoid a loss so as not to get dragged into the relegation zone.
Read on for our Napoli vs Lecce predictions and betting tips, with odds courtesy of bet365, and click here to find more betting tips for today.
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Napoli vs Lecce key stats
- Napoli have won four of their last five meetings against Lecce, with their most recent encounter ending in a 1-0 victory for the Partenopei.
- In four of the last five head-to-head matches between these two sides, the total number of goals scored has been under 1.5.
- Rasmus Hojlund has had two or more shots on target in two of his last five Serie A matches.
Napoli vs Lecce preview: Host looking to extend winning streak
| Napoli | vs | Lecce |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 16th |
| 56 | Points | 27 |
| 43 | Goals For | 20 |
| 29 | Goals Against | 37 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 2nd | Home Rank | 15th |
| 4th | Away Rank | 17th |
With only 10 rounds remaining in the season, Lecce are still far from securing a stay in Serie A. Their task does not get any easier as they travel to face reigning champions Napoli, who are pushing to finish inside the top two this season.
Napoli extended their strong run with a 2-1 win over Torino last Friday, and they remain the only team in Serie A yet to lose at home this campaign.
The Azzurri’s home dominance in Naples have kept them firmly on course for another UEFA Champions League qualification.
Napoli have been shown no more than one yellow card in each of their last six Serie A home matches.
Sitting four points behind second-placed AC Milan and holding a five-point cushion over the chasing pack, Conte’s side have lost just once in their last six league matches.
They have won four in that time, including recent back-to-back victories, and they now aim to secure a third consecutive Serie A win.
Meanwhile, Lecce have struggled on their travels this season and have found it difficult to win their away games. The Giallorossi have lost eight of their 13 on the road, but recent results have offered some encouragement.
Just two of the last nine away league games played by Lecce have seen both teams score.
A crucial 2-1 victory over Cremonese last weekend made it three wins from their last five matches, matching the number of victories they managed across their previous 17 fixtures.
That improvement has helped them move slightly clear of the relegation zone, although they still sit just three points above 18th-placed Cremonese and remain involved in the survival battle.
Napoli vs Lecce form guide & betting tips
| Napoli | vs | Lecce |
|---|---|---|
| W-D-L-W-W | League Form | W-W-L-L-W |
| 10 | Points | 9 |
| 6th | Form Table | 8th |
| 10 | Goals For | 7 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 7 |
| D-D-L-W-W | Form (all comps) | W-W-L-L-W |
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Whispers predicts: Napoli 1-0 Lecce
Napoli are in good form in their last two games and have a point to prove after some narrow results in recent weeks. We expect a good performance from Conte's men, securing a 1-0 victory to maintain their Champions League spot on the league table.
The bookmakers have Napoli as the strong favourite at 1.36, while a Lecce victory is priced as a massive long shot at 9.00 odds. These odds reflect the gulf in class and league position between the two clubs.
A draw is currently sitting at 4.10, which might attract some value seekers given Lecce's history of frustrating top teams. We also suggest looking at the under 1.5 goals market at 3.00, as Lecce will likely defend deep.
A 1-0 correct score, given at 5.00 odds, is also on the card, as both teams' last three meetings have ended in this scoreline. Rasmus Hojlund has a big chance of testing the goalkeeper twice and has been given 2.25 odds.
> Napoli to win at 1.36 | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 1.5 goals at 3.00 | Likelihood: Probable
> Napoli 1-0 Lecce at 5.00 | Likelihood: Possible
> Hojlund shot on target (Over 1.5) at 2.25 | Likelihood: Possible