Paulo Fonseca’s A.S. Roma side will be visiting the Stadio Comunale Via del Mare at to take on Lecce.
A.S. Roma is on the back of a defeat and would like to get back to winning ways as they face Lecce this Saturday.
Match Details:
Date- Sunday, September 29
Time-6:30 PM (IST)
Venue- Stadio Comunale Via del Mare
U.S. Lecce Team News
Lecce currently finds itself at the 14th spot in Serie A with just two wins and three defeats in five games played so far.
However, U.S Lecce’s most recent win that game against SPAL 2013 would have lifted the spirits right before the Roma game.
Marco Mancosu scored a brace thanks to two penalties awarded by the referee, while Marco Calderoni also got his name on the scoresheet.
It looks highly unlikely that Lecce would change their lineup, especially after a comprehensive victory.
Fabio Liverani has no injury updates which turns to be good news for the club.
A.S. Roma Team News
Paulo Fonesca’s team is currently at the seventh spot with two wins, two draws, and a defeat this season.
A.S. Roma’s only defeat in the league this year was 2-0 loss in their most recent game against Atlanlanta at home.
David Zappacosta, Diego Perotti, and Cengiz Under are expected to be on the sidelines due to injury.
Gianluca Mancini is expected to come in place of Chris Smalling in defence.
Predicted Lineups
U.S. Lecce- Gabriel; Calderoni, Rossettini, Lucioni, Rispoli; Tabanelli, Petriccione, Majer; Babacar, Mancosu, Falcao
A.S. Roma- Lopez, Spinazzola, Mancini, Fazio, Kolarov; Cristante, Verelout; Florenzi, Pellegrini, Zaniolo; Dzeko
Key Points
In the last six encounters between the two clubs, Roma has had the majority of the success with five wins to Licce’s solitary win.
Roma has scored two or more goals in the last eight games in all competitions.
Roma is undefeated in its last six away games in Serie A.
Top Picks
Though Edin Dzeko wasn’t able to get on the scoresheet against Atlanta, the centre-forward has managed to score three goals in five appearances this season and will be a cause of concern for Lecce.
Lorenzo Pellegrini has added quality to Roma’s midfield as he’s secured four assists in five games so far.
Marco Mancosu will be the danger man for Lecce up top with the 31-year-old scoring four goals in just three games.
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