Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
Bologna’s impressive recent form has seen them finish their Champions League campaign on a high, while also strengthening their position in both the Coppa Italia and Serie A. They head into this fixture as deserved favourites, but breaking down Lecce’s defence will be far from easy.
Lecce
A crucial victory over Parma (3:1) has eased Lecce’s relegation concerns, increasing their gap from 18th place to three points. However, their offensive struggles remain apparent—they are the only team in Serie A yet to surpass the 20-goal mark (18). Adding to their difficulties, six players are sidelined due to injuries, forcing the team to adopt a more cautious attacking approach.
Bologna
Since the start of 2025, Bologna are unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions. In February, they recorded two consecutive clean-sheet victories—against Como (2:0) and Atalanta (1:0). Their defensive solidity was evident against Atalanta, where they restricted a high-scoring opponent to just 0.87 xGA and five shots on target. Additionally, Bologna haven’t lost an away match since November, underlining their stability on the road.
Lecce vs Bologna Prediction
In their previous meeting this season, Bologna secured a narrow victory over Lecce (0:1), with Riccardo Orsolini scoring a late winner. Bologna will dominate possession once again, but with Lecce’s defensive approach and lack of firepower, the match is likely to be a low-scoring affair.
