AS Roma will play Lecce away on Tuesday evening in a Serie A match.
Roma comes into this game seeking to recover from a disappointing loss to Atalanta. They have a strong record against Lecce, having not lost to them in their last nine meetings, winning seven.
Lecce vs AS Roma – Match preview and team news
- Date: Tuesday, 6th January.
- Kick-off: 5pm BST.
- Venue: Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via Del Mare, Lecce.
Lecce team news
Lecce will welcome back midfielder Lameck Banda, who recently returned from international duty. He scored an important goal in their last match against Juventus. However, they are dealing with several injuries, with Medon Berisha out due to a hamstring issue and Riccardo Sottil, Tete Morente, and Christian Früchtl all unavailable due to fitness problems.
Balthazar Pierret is also a doubt. Additionally, Lassana Coulibaly is on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations, limiting their midfield options.
AS Roma team news
Roma is facing a significant defensive crisis, missing their first-choice back three. Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso are suspended, while Evan Ndicka is at the Africa Cup of Nations.
This situation leaves coach Gian Piero Gasperini with few options. Young talent Jan Ziolkowski and former Verona player Daniele Ghilardi may step in. There is also the possibility of moving Zeki Çelik or Bryan Cristante into defense, though neither typically plays as a center-back.
In attack, Paulo Dybala is struggling, having not contributed a goal since late October. Matias Soule is a doubt due to a knee issue, and Lorenzo Pellegrini is out with a hamstring strain. Leon Bailey and Tommaso Baldanzi are also unavailable.
Form
Lecce
Lecce has picked up seven points from their last five matches, their best performance this season. Their recent draw against Juventus showcased their defensive strength, but they remain the least scoring team in the league, alongside Parma, each with just 12 goals in 17 matches.
AS Roma
Roma ended their first match of 2026 with disappointment, losing to Atalanta despite having more possession. Their performance has been inconsistent, with 11 wins but seven losses raising questions about their reliability, especially against stronger teams.
They have lost four of their last six league matches, including losses to Napoli, Juventus, Cagliari, and Atalanta. Currently, they sit fifth in the table with 33 points from 18 matches.
Predicted lineups
Lecce: Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Gallo; Kaba, Ramadani; Pierotti, Helgason, Banda; Stulic.
AS Roma: Svilar; Celik, Ziolkowski, Ghilardi; Rensch, Kone, Cristante, Wesley; Soule, Dybala; Ferguson.
How to watch Lecce vs AS Roma?
Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on Premier Sports.
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