Lecce vs Como

Lecce [DLWLW] head into this fixture with renewed confidence after a vital 1-0 win over fellow Serie A strugglers Pisa, a result that opened up a four-point cushion above the relegation zone. They sit 14th with 16 points (4W, 4D, 7L) and will be eager to build momentum and pull further clear of danger.

That win gives Lecce another chance to string back-to-back league victories this season, something they have failed to achieve in three previous attempts. Home form has been a mixed bag, with goalless draws against Sassuolo and Verona stalling progress.

Consecutive league home wins since then have left Lecce with the chance to claim three straight top-flight victories at the Stadio Via del Mare for the first time since September 2023. History offers little comfort, as the Giallorossi are still searching for their first Serie A goal or point against Como, having lost both meetings last season by a comprehensive 5-0 aggregate scoreline.

Moreover, Lecce’s preparations have been disrupted by injuries and absences. Medon Berisha was forced off in the win over Pisa, while Lameck Banda and Kialonda Gaspar are away on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

Gaby Jean, Filip Marchwiński and Balthazar Pierret remain sidelined, leaving the hosts stretched. Eusebio Di Francesco is expected to employ a 4—2—3—1 with Francesco Camarda starting upfront.

Como, meanwhile, arrive in Apulia looking to halt a worrying dip in form [DWWLL]. Cesc Fàbregas’ side have suffered consecutive defeats without scoring, losing heavily to Inter Milan [4-0] before a narrow 1-0 setback against Roma. Those results have seen the Biancoblù slip out of the top six and into seventh place with 24 points [6W, 6D, 3L], now six adrift of the top four.

Fàbregas will be keen to prevent further slippage, particularly with away form becoming a growing concern. Como have won just one of their last six league games on the road [1W, 3D, 2L], failing to score in four of those fixtures, an issue that has begun to undermine their promising start to the campaign.

Selection issues add to their challenge, with Assane Diao and Jayden Addai joining Álvaro Morata on the injury list. A 3—4—2—1 setup is expected with Anastasios Douvikas leading the attacking line.