Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Lecce
Monza
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In Serie A Round 16, Lecce will host Monza at their home ground. The match is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, with kick-off at 12:30 CET. Here's a detailed analysis and prediction for this game.
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Lecce vs Monza: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Monza is winless in eight consecutive matches, losing their last two games.
- Lecce remains unbeaten at home in their last three matches, with two draws and one victory.
- Lecce has scored in their last four matches, while Monza has conceded at least one goal in each of their last eight games.
- Both teams show similar percentages of goals conceded in the two halves: 29% for Lecce and 22% for Monza.
- Lecce has won 18% of their games without conceding, compared to Monza's 6%.
- Lecce has the weakest attack in Serie A, scoring just eight goals in 15 matches.
- The previous encounter between these teams ended in a 1–1 draw. In their last five meetings, Lecce won twice, and three matches ended in draws.
Lecce vs Monza: Match Preview
Lecce started the season poorly, losing their first two matches. Their toughest period came between late September and early November, during which they played eight Serie A games, winning only once, drawing twice, and losing five times. However, the team has shown signs of recovery. In their last four matches, Lecce has suffered just one loss (1–4 to Roma in the previous round), along with two draws and one win. Notably, Lecce managed to take a point from Juventus with a 1–1 draw. Currently, Lecce sits 16th in the table with 13 points, just one point clear of the relegation zone. Improving their attack, which has scored only eight goals so far, remains critical for their survival in Serie A.
Monza shares a similar goal: avoiding relegation. However, they are on a dismal streak of seven winless Serie A games, with three draws and four losses during this stretch. After 15 matches, Monza has 10 points and sits in 19th place, trailing the 17th-placed team by two points and Lecce by three. This match is crucial for Monza as they aim to close the gap. Their attack, with 13 goals, is the second-worst in the league.
Probable Lineups
- Lecce: Falcone; Gendrey, Baschirotto, D’Ambrosio, Pongracic; Oudin, Blin, Ramadani; Banda, Krstović, Almqvist
- Monza: Di Gregorio; Izzo, Mari, Caldirola; Birindelli, Rovella, Pessina, Ciurria; Caprari, Petagna, Colpani
Prediction
This game features two struggling teams from the bottom of the table, both with attacking issues. It promises to be a tense battle as they compete to stay in Serie A, but it’s unlikely to be a high-scoring affair. My prediction: Total goals under 2.5, with odds of 1.55.
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