Venezia take on the visitors Lecce in the round 13 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, November 25th at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo (Venice).
Venezia have made another attempt to establish themselves in Italy’s top flight after a brief stint not long ago. However, their return has been challenging. Under Paolo Vanoli, Venezia managed to secure promotion through a hard-fought playoff campaign. Yet Vanoli departed for Torino over the summer, and the club turned to experienced coach Eusebio Di Francesco. Di Francesco, who has had a mixed track record in recent years, has not yet found success with Venezia. The team sits at the bottom of the table with just two wins and two draws from 12 matches. They’ve lost their last two games and currently trail even Monza, who also have 8 points but boast a better goal difference.
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Lecce brings in a new manager. The Giallorossi have consistently aimed to survive in Serie A, achieving that goal in recent seasons. Last year, they scraped together 38 points, finishing 14th, narrowly ahead of Verona on head-to-head records. Their campaign was tumultuous, with two managerial changes following incidents on and off the pitch. This season, Lecce has struggled to find consistency, securing only two wins and nine points so far. Recent performances have been more promising, including a home win over Verona and a draw with Empoli. However, these results weren’t enough to save Andrea Sottil, who was replaced by Marco Giampaolo earlier this week. Giampaolo will make his debut on Friday, aiming to kickstart a turnaround.
Lecce had gone unbeaten in 12 consecutive meetings against Venezia until May 2021, when the Winged Lions eliminated them in the Serie B playoff semifinals with a 1-0 win and a 1-1 draw. Lecce has more Serie A experience, and the arrival of a new coach could provide the motivation they need. Venezia's struggles make it hard to see them securing a win, even at home. Venezia’s Form: Despite early promise in their playoff campaign last season, Venezia has failed to adjust to Serie A's intensity. Defensive lapses and a lack of creativity upfront remain major issues. Lecce’s Potential Boost: A managerial change often leads to an immediate performance lift. Giampaolo's tactical acumen could provide Lecce the edge they need in this matchup. Watchlist Players: Keep an eye on Francesco Forte for Venezia and Lameck Banda for Lecce, as both are capable of influencing the outcome in tight matches.
Prediction for the match: Lecce to win or draw (Double Chance).
