Lecce vs Cremonese: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — March 8, 2026
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Via del Mare Stadium in Lecce will host the 28th round of Serie A: Lecce welcomes Cremonese on home turf. This is a classic “six-pointer” as both teams are tied on 24 points and teeter on the edge of the relegation zone.
Match preview
Lecce sit 18th and are desperately trying to crawl out of the basement. In February, the team showed signs of life with back-to-back wins over Udinese and Cagliari, but then stalled again, suffering defeats to Inter and Como. The main issue for the hosts is a short bench and a string of injuries. The absence of Camarda up front and Gaspar at the back severely limits rotation options. At home, Lecce traditionally play aggressively, pressing hard in the first half, but often run out of gas after the break.
Cremonese are in 17th only thanks to a better goal difference. Davide Nicola’s men—he’s a specialist in saving teams from relegation—are in a deep crisis, having failed to win in their last 13 games. The “Tigers” will sorely miss Bascirotto (who, incidentally, came from Lecce) due to injury, as well as Terracciano, who is suspended. All the visitors’ hopes rest on veteran Vardy’s experience and Vandepuette’s creativity—the team’s top assist provider.
Tactically, expect a cagey affair. Neither side will want to take risks, as defeat could prove fatal for their top-flight hopes. Lecce will look to control the game, while Cremonese will try to pounce on the counter or from set pieces.
Probable lineups
Lecce: Falcone; Veiga, Gabriel, Siebert, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ramadani; Pierotti, Gandelman, Banda; Cheddira
Cremonese: Audero; Terracciano, Luperto, Bianchetti; Zerbin, Thorsby, Bondo, Maleh, Pezzella; Bonazzoli, Vardy
Match facts and H2H
- In the last five head-to-heads, Leipzig have won three times, with two draws
- Lecce have won two of their last five matches, conceding in four of them
- Cremonese are winless in 13 straight: nine losses and four draws
- Cremonese have scored only three goals in their last ten outings
Prediction
Given current form, Lecce look like slight favorites, but Cremonese know exactly what's at stake. Expect a cautious, low-scoring affair. My prediction: total over 1.5 goals at 1.53
