This is a real relegation six-pointer and these Lecce vs. Spezia predictions are for a game in which the winner will potentially secure their safety. Spezia are level with Verona in 18th place, while their hosts sit just one place and two points above them.
Lecce vs. Spezia odds
1 – A draw at full-time – 12/5
2 – Both teams to score – 1/1
3 – Over 1.5 goals scored – 4/9
4 – Nzola to score anytime – 11/4
5 – Spezia to win – 3/1
It’s 16th vs. 17th this weekend, as Lecce host Spezia at the Stadio Ettore Giardino. With just three games left to play in the Serie A season, a win for the home side would see them almost certainly safe, while a victory for the visitors would allow them to leapfrog their opponents.
With so much on the line – and so little separating the two teams – Sunday’s game is exceptionally hard to call. Lecce go into the game favourites to win according to the bookmakers, but they have managed that just once in their last 12 Serie A matches.
Instead, we back the two teams to draw as they have done in three of their last six encounters, including the reverse fixture this season. One point would be enough to keep the Giallorossi out of the drop zone and would most likely do the same for the Aquilotti.
It would be a surprise to see either team play for the draw, however. Sunday’s game offers the best chance to gain three points for the remainder of the season. Spezia, in particular, have resisted the temptation to play conservatively in recent weeks and have conceded at least two goals in their three games.
With both sides looking to secure the win, this weekend’s clash could prove to be entertaining for the neutral. A wager on both teams to score and over 1.5 goals scored could therefore provide a solid return.
The visitors have it all to do in order to prevent Verona from breathing down their neck for the remainder of the campaign. Using their confidence from the shock win over Milan, Spezia may look to come out of the traps fast on Sunday.
Despite their poor campaign, Leonardo Semplici has been able to count on the services of M’Bala Nzola this season. The forward sits joint fourth in the Serie A top-scorer chart and will be vital to Spezia’s chances on Sunday. Should Nzola secure his 14th goal of the season, the visitors could defend their way to an against-the-odds victory.
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Lecce vs. Spezia last five matches
Lecce last five matches
Spezia last five matches
Lecce top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 8 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Spezia top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 13 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
| 2 | |
| 2 |
Lecce vs. Spezia line-ups
Lecce (3-5-2): Falcone; Gendry, Baschirotto, Umtiti, Gallo; Blin, Hjulmand, Oudin; Strefezza, Colombo, Banda
Spezia (4-3-3) Dragowski; Wisniewski, Ampadu, Nikoalu; Amian, Bourabia, Esposito, Ekdal, Reca; Gyasi, Nzola
Lecce team news
Marco Baroni has his full squad available for Sunday’s match and is likely to name an unchanged line-up from last weekend’s trip to Lazio. Assan Ceesay may be the only player to step into the starting XI, with Lorenzo Colombo failing to impress.
Spezia team news
Expect Spezia to field a similar line-up to last weekend, following their win over Milan. Kevin Agudelo returns from suspension but may be restricted to a spot on the bench, while Daniel Maldini, Julius Beck, Petar Zovko, Joao Moutinho and Emil Holm are all out injured.