Lecce return to the Via del Mare aiming to build on their encouraging 1-1 draw with Juventus, with Lameck Banda scoring on his first game back from AFCON. Given the number of absentees for AS Roma, we predict a 1-1 draw. Eusebio Di Francesco still cannot count on midfield anchor Lassana Coulibaly, whose absence continues to affect Lecceâs balance. The hosts remain inconsistent, winning just 30% of matches overall and failing to score in 50% of their games. Their expected goals at home sits at 1.31, but they concede 1.19 xGA, showing vulnerability when pressed by stronger sides.The Romans head into Tuesday’s clash weakened defensively, with Mario Hermoso and Gianluca Mancini suspended, while Evan Ndicka is still on international duty. Despite that, Daniele De Rossiâs side have been effective in attack, scoring 1.50 goals per match and winning 60% overall. Their away form is more unstableâ1.20 points per game, with two defeats in their last threeâbut Romaâs superior quality in the final third, supported by an expected goals of 1.34, still makes them slight favourites. Historically, this matchup heavily favours Roma, who have won 12 of the last 15 meetings.
