Lecce take on the visitors Lazio in the round 22 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Saturday, January 24th at Stadio Via del Mare (Lecce).
Lecce are a modest club, but they seem to be fairly fortunate. They have consistently succeeded in their long-standing battle for survival. The ending of last season says a lot: only 34 points were collected, yet that was enough to finish 17th, just above the relegation zone. It is quite possible that a similar scenario will unfold again this year. Yes, the team is currently losing about half of its matches and victories are clearly in short supply, but there have still been several even weaker sides in Serie A. However, the 0-1 defeat to Milan, following an earlier 0-3 cup loss in autumn, became their third defeat in a row and dropped them to 18th place. It does not look likely that they will be able to escape the relegation zone quickly in the near future. Recent results show growing pressure, with narrow losses becoming a regular pattern. Confidence appears fragile, especially against higher-ranked opponents.
| 2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
| 100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
| 100% up to £200 | Review | |||
| Not available | Review |
Lazio clearly expected a very different season. The "Eagles" lost out to Fiorentina in last season’s Serie A race — both teams finished on 65 points, but Lazio ended up seventh. Combined with Bologna’s cup victory, this left the Rome club without even a place in the Conference League. Over the summer, the decision to bring Sarri back, who once guided the team to a runner-up finish, seemed reasonable. However, results under him have been encouraging mainly in the cup, where they managed to eliminate Milan. In Serie A, wins have not outnumbered defeats, and recent changes further complicated the situation. Without key figures, they could only draw with a struggling Fiorentina, although Verona were beaten 1-0. Yet the heavy 0-3 defeat to Como was a humiliating setback for a side still aspiring to elite status. Their league form has been erratic, making it difficult to build momentum. Matches against lower-ranked teams now carry extra pressure, as any slip-up is increasingly costly.
The "Biancocelesti" have won three times and lost once in the last four meetings. Even away from home, Lazio should be able to cope with an outsider. We are backing a Lazio victory.
Prediction for the match: Lazio to win.
