Lecce vs Roma prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 6 January 2026
One of the fixtures of Serie A's 19th round will take place on Tuesday at the Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce, where the local side hosts Roma. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash, with solid odds for a successful result.
Match preview
Lecce come into this encounter in relatively fighting spirits after a draw with Juventus in Turin, where they heroically held on for a 1-1 result despite facing 26 shots on their goal. Keeper Wladimiro Falcone’s stellar performance, along with a goal from Lameck Banda—the team’s only shot on target—earned the Salentini a crucial point in their survival battle.
Nevertheless, the squad is still facing serious challenges. Key players are missing (Berisha, Sottil, Morente) and the lack of attacking sharpness from strikers like Camarda and Stulic is limiting Di Francesco’s offensive options. In 38 Serie A matches against Roma, Lecce have managed just two wins—a statistic that speaks volumes.
Roma, under Gian Piero Gasperini, kicked off 2026 with a defeat to the coach’s former club Atalanta, with a rare blunder from keeper Svilar proving decisive. That’s now four losses in their last six matches, and the top-four race has suddenly become much more complicated for the Giallorossi.
There are major defensive woes: Mancini and Hermoso are suspended, N’Dicka and El Ainaoui are away at the Africa Cup of Nations. On top of that, captain Pellegrini and newcomers Bailanci and Conceição are sidelined. Gasperini has openly criticized his forwards for poor finishing, and even Dybala, despite his reputation, is in a slump. Still, Roma’s potential is higher than Lecce’s, and facing one of their most comfortable opponents could be a turning point.
Probable lineups
- Lecce: Falcone, Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Gallo, Caba, Ramadani, Pierotti, Helgason, Banda, Stulic
- Roma: Svilar, Celik, Ziolkowski, Gilardi, Rensch, Kone, Cristante, Wesley, Soulé, Dybala, Ferguson
Match facts and head-to-head
- Roma have won 26 out of 38 matches against Lecce, losing only twice.
- Lecce haven’t beaten Roma in Serie A since April 2012.
- Both teams are among the lowest-scoring sides in the league.
Prediction
It’s hard to expect a high-scoring affair given both teams’ limited attacking resources. Roma are unstable and short-handed, but even so, their squad and individual quality surpass modest Lecce. Gasperini’s side should seize the opportunity to grab points, especially after a disappointing start to the year.
