The Canaries are pushing for the Champions League: Frosinone vs Lecce prediction
In the ninth round of Italy’s Serie A, Frosinone will host Lecce at the Benito Stirpe Stadium on October 29. The hosts have unexpectedly secured a place in the European spots and continue to impress with their attacking football. The visitors sit in mid-table but boast a significant advantage in the head-to-head record.
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Frosinone: A dynamic attack makes up for defensive mistakes
Massimiliano Alvini’s side have collected 14 points from eight rounds and sit sixth, just four points outside the Champions League places. In their previous match, the Canaries were involved in a goal-fest with Atalanta (4-4), having previously beaten Sassuolo (4-2). The hosts have scored eight goals in their last two games.
With 17 goals, Frosinone trail only Inter and Roma in terms of attacking output. However, they have already conceded 13 times, forcing the team to rely on their attack on a regular basis. Florian Grillitsch is unavailable due to injury, while Federico Monterisi and Giorgio Cittadini are expected to play, and the returning Daniel Birligea could come off the bench.
Lecce: Inconsistency and defensive absences
Eusebio Di Francesco’s men are 12th with nine points. After a confident 3-0 win over Udinese, the team lost 0-2 to Juventus, conceding both goals before half-time. Lecce still have a five-point cushion over the relegation zone, but they have yet to find consistency.
Personnel problems are creating additional difficulties. Kialonda Gaspar is suspended for two matches, while Ivan Ilic and Lassana Coulibaly are injured. Thiago Gabriel and Santiago Pierotti are doubts, while Medon Berisha continues his individual recovery programme. At the same time, the visitors have traditionally performed well against Frosinone and other teams recently promoted from Serie B.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Lecce are unbeaten against Frosinone in their last seven meetings — five wins and two draws
- Frosinone have scored 17 goals in eight Serie A rounds, trailing only Inter and Roma in this statistic
- Lecce have won their last six Serie A matches against teams promoted from the second tier
The hosts’ attacking output will prove decisive: Frosinone vs Lecce prediction
Frosinone look the stronger side thanks to their attacking form and home advantage. Alvini’s team create plenty of chances but regularly leave gaps at the back. That is exactly where the visitors can hurt them, as Lecce know how to counter the Canaries.
However, Lecce’s absences, particularly in defence, make the task of containing one of the league’s most prolific teams significantly more difficult. The visitors will most likely find the net, but the hosts should have enough attacking firepower to secure the win.
