Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
AC Milan struggled at the iconic San Siro in the opening round, losing 1:2 to newly promoted Cremonese. Next up is another relegation candidate, Lecce. The pressure is mounting on AC Milan, with little margin for error.
Lecce
Lecce opened the season with a goalless draw against Genoa, a side widely regarded as a formidable force. That match underlined how the departure of goalscorer Nikola Krstović has significantly reduced the squad’s attacking threat: just seven attempts, only one on target, and 0.37 xG.
AC Milan
AC Milan’s hierarchy are still pursuing a prolific centre-forward. With Rafael Leão still in the treatment room, there is no natural finisher. Yes, the team posted 1.88 xG, but the only goal came from a centre-back Strahinja Pavlović. Until a major signing arrives, there is little reason to expect improvement from AC Milan.
Lecce vs AC Milan Prediction
It is worth remembering that the approach associated with AC Milan is built on defensive structure. After conceding twice to a newly promoted side, they are likely to prioritise that department, so it is unrealistic to expect the visitors to produce an expansive attacking display. We anticipate a low-scoring contest.
