Lecce vs AS Roma Predicted Lineups and Team News – Serie A

Lecce welcome AS Roma to Stadio Via del Mare in Serie A Regular Season – 2, with both sides looking to build on perfect starts to the 2026 campaign. Lecce sit 5th with 3 points after a 2–0 away win, while Roma are 2nd with 3 points and a superior goal difference of +4 after a dominant 4–0 home victory. With early-season momentum on the line, this clash has the feel of a statement game for both clubs.

Recent meetings heavily favour Roma, but Lecce arrive with confidence and a clean sheet from their opening fixture. Standings and early form suggest Roma are the stronger side on paper, yet Lecce’s home crowd and compact structure should make this a more competitive contest than some expect. This preview focuses on predicted lineups, the expected starting lineup for each side, and how the key absences and form lines could shape the tactical battle.

With no official team sheets released yet, these predicted lineups are based on squad lists, early-season usage patterns, and the standout performers from the first round of matches. Both managers are likely to lean on their in-form attacking talents as they look to secure another three points.

Lecce Team News & Expected Lineups Today

Lecce come into this fixture on the back of a strong opening-day away win, reflected in their 2–0 goal record and a clean sheet. Their league form string reads simply “W”, underlining a positive start. However, they do have some squad concerns. L. Banda is listed as a missing fixture (inactive), ruling him out of contention for the starting lineup, while A. Gallo is questionable with an injury and must be treated as an uncertainty rather than a guaranteed option.

Given that context, Lecce’s expected approach should be built around a disciplined defensive block, quick transitions, and getting the most out of their emerging attacking threats. With an attacking-minded shape previously used (they have been associated with a front-foot approach in their early data), the coach is likely to trust the core of the side that delivered the opening win, while integrating key contributors like Olaf Gorter and L. Coulibaly in midfield. The predicted lineups today will likely show continuity with a few targeted tweaks to handle Roma’s firepower.

Lecce Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: W. Falcone
DF: Kialonda Gaspar, C. Ndaba, J. Siebert, Danilo Veiga
MF: L. Coulibaly, Olaf Gorter, O. Gandelman, M. Kaba
FW: K. N’Dri, N. Štulić

This predicted starting lineup leans on the players who have already made a statistical impact in Serie A 2026. In midfield, Olaf Gorter and L. Coulibaly stand out. Gorter has already scored once from midfield, showing an ability to arrive in advanced positions and contribute decisively in the box. His shooting efficiency (one shot, one on target, one goal) and a solid rating underline his importance as a link between defence and attack. Coulibaly, meanwhile, is on the top assists list with one assist, and his all-action profile – strong duel numbers and dribbling volume – makes him central to Lecce’s ability to progress the ball and resist Roma’s press.

At the back, the inclusion of Kialonda Gaspar, C. Ndaba, J. Siebert, and Danilo Veiga provides a blend of physicality and mobility, supported by W. Falcone in goal. Tiago Gabriel, who has already scored and appears in both top scorers and top assists lists, is a strong candidate for minutes; in this projection he starts as a high-impact defensive option and potential substitute, but he could easily push into the XI if Lecce opt for an extra defender or a more conservative shape. Up front, K. N’Dri and N. Štulić give Lecce pace and a focal point, ideal for quick breaks against Roma’s back line.

AS Roma Team News & Expected Lineups Today

AS Roma arrive in Lecce in excellent early-season form. They opened their Serie A campaign with a 4–0 home win, scoring freely and keeping a clean sheet, which explains their 2nd-place standing with a +4 goal difference. Their league form is also “W”, and the attacking metrics from their last five show 4 goals scored and none conceded. However, there are notable absences that will influence the lineups today.

Midfielder M. Bah is ruled out as a missing fixture with a knee injury, and key playmaker L. Pellegrini is also missing due to a thigh injury. Both are excluded from the expected starting lineup. Even so, Roma’s squad depth is strong, particularly in attacking areas, where D. Malen and P. Dybala have already emerged as leading figures in the top scorers and top assists charts. Roma’s previous use of an attacking-minded 3-4-2-1-type setup (as indicated by their lineup history) suggests they will again prioritise offensive control and overloads between the lines.

AS Roma Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: M. Svilar
DF: Hermoso, G. Mancini, E. Ndicka
MF: N. Molina, B. Cristante, N. El Aynaoui, D. Rensch
FW: P. Dybala, M. Soulé, D. Malen

Roma’s predicted starting lineup is built around their star attackers and experienced defensive core. In the final third, D. Malen is the headline name: he leads the Serie A top scorers list with 3 goals from just one appearance, supported by high shot volume and accuracy. His presence as the central forward or wide attacker makes him the primary goal threat. Behind and around him, P. Dybala is the creative hub, topping the assists chart with 3 assists already. His 41 passes, 4 key passes, and strong rating indicate he is the main conduit for chance creation, drifting between the lines and linking with Malen and M. Soulé.

In midfield, B. Cristante offers balance and structure, while N. El Aynaoui and the wing-backs N. Molina and D. Rensch provide width and ball progression. At the back, Hermoso (who appears in both top yellow and red card lists) brings aggression and front-foot defending, partnered by G. Mancini and E. Ndicka to form a robust defensive unit in front of M. Svilar. N. Pisilli, who has already scored and appears in both the top scorers and top assists lists, is a strong candidate to impact the game from the bench or to rotate into midfield; in this projection he is the first alternative if Roma look to refresh legs or chase additional goals.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

The absences on both sides are concentrated in key areas and will subtly shift the match dynamics. Lecce lose a dangerous attacking option in wide areas, while Roma are without one of their most influential midfielders and a young central option. While neither side is decimated, these unavailabilities will influence how deep each coach can rotate and how flexible they can be in-game.

Lecce Absences:

• L. Banda — Inactive (Missing Fixture)
• A. Gallo — Injury (Questionable)

AS Roma Absences:

• M. Bah — Knee Injury (Missing Fixture)
• L. Pellegrini — Thigh Injury (Missing Fixture)

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

On paper, this contest pits Lecce’s compact, hard-working structure against Roma’s high-ceiling attacking unit. Lecce’s predicted midfield of L. Coulibaly and Olaf Gorter, supported by O. Gandelman and M. Kaba, will be tasked with disrupting Roma’s rhythm, especially in the central zones where P. Dybala likes to operate. Coulibaly’s strong duel numbers and tackling output make him vital in screening the back line and springing transitions. Gorter’s goal threat from midfield adds a secondary scoring option that Roma must track carefully.

Roma, by contrast, will look to dominate territory and possession. With a back three of Hermoso, G. Mancini, and E. Ndicka, plus wing-backs N. Molina and D. Rensch pushing high, they can pin Lecce back and create overloads in wide areas. The key matchup will be Roma’s front trio of P. Dybala, M. Soulé, and D. Malen against Lecce’s back four and holding midfielders. Malen’s movement in behind and Dybala’s ability to find pockets between Lecce’s midfield and defence are likely to stretch the hosts’ structure. Roma’s comparison indices in attack are significantly stronger than Lecce’s, underlining their edge in chance creation and finishing quality, even if both sides currently share identical league form strings of “W”.

Match Prediction and Verdict

Stats suggest AS Roma are clear favourites despite playing away from home. The prediction model gives Lecce a 10% chance to win, with a 45% chance of a draw and a 45% chance of an away victory. The overall comparison index tilts heavily towards Roma as well, reflecting their stronger squad, superior recent head-to-head record, and explosive attacking output in the opening round.

Pre-match odds reinforce this view. Across major bookmakers, Roma’s win price ranges roughly from 1.47 to 1.59, implying an away win probability in the region of about 63–68%. Lecce are priced between 5.90 and 7.10, corresponding to an implied probability of roughly 14–17%, while the draw sits around 3.61–4.14, or about 24–28%. With Roma backed by both the prediction percentages and the market, and given their attacking firepower through D. Malen and P. Dybala, they are expected to edge this contest even if Lecce remain competitive and organised.

Predicted Outcome: Lecce 0–1 AS Roma

How to Watch Lecce vs AS Roma Worldwide

Here is how you can watch the match and see the official lineups today live:

• Spain: Local sports pay-TV channel / streaming platform
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• South America: Regional sports network with Serie A rights
• MENA: Pan-regional sports broadcaster covering European football