Lecce will take on Roma on Saturday, 29 March in a huge match at both ends of the Serie A table.
The hosts come into the match just three points above the relegation zone but given they have won just one of their last nine league matches, things could very quickly go south.
Roma, meanwhile, are one of the form sides in the division and are mounting a late charge for the top four. A win here could leave them just a point behind Bologna if other results go their way.
As part of this week's round of Serie A betting tips, check out our Lecce vs Roma prediction below.
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Lecce vs Roma prediction: The visitors to continue their fine form
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in both of Lecce's two most recent matches.
- Both teams have scored in three of Roma's last five matches.
- Roma have won six Serie A matches in a row.
- Artem Dovbyk has scored two goals in his last three Serie A appearances.
Correct score prediction: Lecce 1-3 Roma
This match combines one of the most out-of-form teams in the division with the most in-form team, so we are expecting a relatively straightforward win for Roma, despite the fact that they are the away team. The Giallorossi should make light work of a fragile Lecce team, but the hosts are usually good for a goal at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Roma favoured by bookmakers
- HOME: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Lecce vs. Roma odds suggest that this match should result in an away victory, and we certainly agree with that conclusion. Ladbrokes have priced Lecce as the heavy underdogs and given them just a 23.1% chance of victory, while Roma have been given a 54.1% chance of taking the three points with them back to the capital.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Roma
Roma are unbeaten in their last eight matches against Lecce (six wins, two draws) so they will be full of confidence ahead of kick-off on Saturday night. Lecce's last victory over Roma was back in April 2012 when they won 4-2 in a Serie A classic.
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Lecce preview: Looking to scrape over the finish line
If Lecce are to beat the drop then it's unlikely to be through a good run of form but rather simply just not being as bad as those below them. They had a decent first half to the season but have slumped significantly since Christmas. Their home form could be key so they should at least be up for this one.
Predicted lineup: Falcone (GK), Guilbert, Baschirotto, Jean, Gallo, Berisha, Coulibaly, Pierotti, Helgason, Morente, Krstovic
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Juventus
2
Lecce
1
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D
Venezia
1
Lecce
1
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L
Roma
1
Lecce
0
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L
Genoa
2
Lecce
1
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L
AC Milan
3
Lecce
2
Roma preview: Ranieri the magic man
Claudio Ranieri has overseen a stunning upturn in Roma's form since being appointed as the club's manager in November. It is almost certainly his final job in management with a place in the Roma hierarchy lined up from next season onwards. If he can get them a top-four finish from where they were, then it will be a fitting end to a stellar managerial career.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka, Saelemaekers, Paredes, Kone, Angelino, Soule, Pellegrini, Dovbyk
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D
Lazio
1
Roma
1
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D
Juventus
1
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 29/03/25
W
Lecce
0
Roma
1
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W
Cagliari
0
Roma
1
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L
Athletic Bilbao
3
Roma
1
Player to watch: Artem Dovbyk
Artem Dovbyk is Roma's top goalscorer this season with ten Serie A league goals to his name so far. While that isn't a bad tally, it doesn't look great next to the 25 that he scored in La Liga last season for Girona. Despite that, he's still Roma's most likely route to goal on Saturday and should play a key part in their gameplan.