Pisa vs Lecce – prediction, preview and betting tips – 01/05/2026

Pisa must beat Lecce on Friday night to keep their Serie A survival hopes alive when the two sides meet at Arena Garibaldi-Romeo Anconetani.

Sitting rock bottom of the table, another home defeat would mathematically confirm that the Nerazzurri cannot preserve their top-flight status for next season.

Lecce, meanwhile, occupy 17th place in the standings and sit just one point above Cremonese, meaning a rare away victory would provide precious breathing space in an increasingly tense relegation battle.

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Pisa vs Lecce key stats

• Pisa have lost their last five matches in Serie A.
• Six of Lecce's last seven matches have produced under 10.5 corners.
• Each of Pisa's last five games has produced under 4.5 cards.

Pisa vs Lecce preview: Massive game for the visitors

Pisa are on the brink of relegation. The Nerazzuri are currently eleven points behind Lecce, and even a victory on Friday night would see them get relegated if Cremonese win their respective game this weekend.

After losing five games in a row, including a 1-0 defeat against Parma in the last game, Pisa have picked up only 18 points this season, and only a miracle can save them from going down.

Oscar Hiljemark's side have picked up only two wins in the Serie A, the worst record across the division, and have conceded 61 goals, the most by any team in the league this season.

Matteo Tramoni, Marius Marin and Daniel Denoon are set to miss the clash through injuries, but striker Rafiu Durosinmi can return to the side after being ruled out in the defeat against Parma.

Lecce, meanwhile, arrive on a six-match winless run and know that even a modest return of points could prove vital in keeping clear of the bottom three.

After suffering four consecutive defeats, the Salentini have at least steadied themselves with back-to-back draws, including a goalless result against Hellas Verona, although goals have remained a major concern for Eusebio Di Francesco’s side.

Lecce have scored just 22 league goals this season, the lowest tally in the division, while also losing 11 times away from home, though they did win the reverse fixture in December and will now aim to complete a league double over Pisa.

In terms of team news, Tiago Gabriel is set to return after serving a suspension against Verona, while Medon Berisha, Kialonda Gaspar, Sadik Fofana and Riccardo Sottil remain sidelined through injury.

Pisa vs Lecce form guide & betting tips

Whispers Predicts: Pisa 0-1 Lecce

With both Pisa and Lecce struggling badly for form, this is a difficult match to call with any certainty. Pisa may already feel their survival hopes are slipping away, while Lecce still retain control of their own destiny, and that added urgency could prove a decisive motivational edge.

It is a classic clash of contrasting weaknesses, with one side burdened by a poor defensive record and the other hampered by a blunt attack, which suggests the contest may ultimately be settled by a single moment of quality, something the visitors appear slightly more likely to provide.

For that reason, Lecce at 2.2 looks a reasonable selection to take all three points. This fixture has not traditionally been rich in goals, so BTTS - No at 1.73 also appears a strong betting angle.