Roma look far more convincing: Lecce vs Roma prediction
The second-round Serie A match between Lecce and Roma will take place on 31 August at the Stadio Via del Mare. Both teams began the season with victories, but the Romans did so in far more convincing fashion, thrashing Fiorentina 4-0, while the hosts beat newly promoted Venezia.
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Lecce: victory secured, but the performance raised questions
Eusebio Di Francesco's side managed to recover quickly from their Coppa Italia elimination by Palermo and began the league campaign with three points. However, Venezia had more possession and twice found the net from offside positions, while Lecce took their chances after the break.
Including the end of last season, the team have now won three consecutive Serie A matches, equalling their best run in the top flight. However, they have traditionally struggled in their first home game of the season, recording just one victory in the last six top-flight campaigns.
Roma: Malen and Dybala already look difficult to stop
Gian Piero Gasperini's side made a powerful start to the season by thrashing Fiorentina 4-0. Donyell Malen scored a hat-trick, with all three goals set up by Paulo Dybala, while Niccolò Pisilli added the other goal.
Including the end of last season, Roma have now won six consecutive Serie A matches. Their head-to-head record provides another advantage, with the Romans beating Lecce in each of their last three meetings without conceding a single goal.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Roma have won six consecutive Serie A matches.
- The Romans have beaten Lecce in their last three head-to-head meetings without conceding a goal.
- Eusebio Di Francesco has lost his last 10 Serie A matches against Roma as an opposition coach.
The visitors' winning run should continue: Lecce vs Roma prediction
Lecce are capable of putting up a fight at home, but the difference in attacking quality currently looks too significant. The Malen-Dybala partnership is already working extremely effectively, while Gasperini's side appear far more cohesive.
The hosts may struggle to create many chances against the visitors' organised defence, especially given their scoring problems last season. If Roma perform at their usual level, they should be able to take all three points without too much difficulty.
