Lecce vs Como: H2H, lineups and match prediction — December 27, 2025
On Saturday, December 27, in the 17th round of Serie A, Lecce will host Como at home. For a detailed look at both teams and a match prediction, read on below.
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Match preview
Lecce approaches this home clash against Como as a club traditionally fighting for survival in Serie A. By the end of the calendar year, the team sits 14th in the league, but their attacking output has been modest: just 11 goals in 17 matches, conceding 19. However, with two wins in their last three games, Lecce have improved their standing, picking up 16 points and pulling a little further away from the relegation zone.
The hosts often lose possession in midfield and struggle with sustained positional attacks. In recent head-to-heads, Lecce suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Como, which adds extra psychological pressure ahead of this new showdown at Via del Mare.
Como, on the other hand, have looked confident and uncharacteristically composed for a club only in its second season in the top flight. Under Cesc Fàbregas, Como boasts one of the most organized structures in Serie A, currently seventh in the table with 24 points from 15 matches. Their game is built on a balanced defense and effective transitions from back to front. Still, after a 12-match unbeaten run, Como have lost their last two fixtures: first to Inter (0-4), then to Roma (0-1).
Como typically sets up in a 4-3-3 or sometimes a 4-2-3-1, focusing on positional attacks driven by young creative talents and a reliable holding midfield, which helps them control the game even away from home.
Probable lineups
Lecce: Hradecky; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer, Henrique; Camara, Coulibaly; Akliouche, Golovin, Minamino; Balogun
Como: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez; Ruiz, Vitinha, Lee; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five meetings: two Como wins, two draws, and one Lecce victory
- Lecce have won three of their last six matches and remain unbeaten at home
- After a 12-match unbeaten streak, Como have lost their last two games without scoring a goal
Prediction
I expect this encounter to be tight and hard-fought: Lecce, fueled by home support, will battle for every ball and focus on defense. Como have struggled offensively of late, which leads me to this prediction: under 2.5 goals at 1.6
