Serie A 2025-2026: Lecce vs Parma Prediction

Lecce

Home Team
39%
VS

Parma

Away Team
35%
Draw: 26%
Over 2.5: 41%
Under 2.5: 59%
Goal: 51%
No Goal: 49%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter 18 14 0 4 40 15 25 42
2 Milan 18 11 6 1 29 14 15 39
3 Napoli 18 12 2 4 28 15 13 38
4 Juventus 19 10 6 3 27 16 11 36
5 Roma 19 12 0 7 22 12 10 36
6 Como 18 9 6 3 26 12 14 33
7 Atalanta 19 7 7 5 23 19 4 28
8 Bologna 18 7 5 6 25 19 6 26
9 Lazio 19 6 7 6 20 16 4 25
10 Udinese 19 7 4 8 20 30 -10 25
11 Sassuolo 19 6 5 8 23 25 -2 23
12 Torino 19 6 5 8 21 30 -9 23
13 Cremonese 19 5 7 7 20 23 -3 22
14 Cagliari 19 4 7 8 21 27 -6 19
15 Parma 18 4 6 8 12 21 -9 18
16 Lecce 18 4 5 9 12 25 -13 17
17 Genoa 19 3 7 9 19 29 -10 16
18 Verona 18 2 7 9 15 30 -15 13
19 Fiorentina 19 2 7 10 20 30 -10 13
20 Pisa 19 1 9 9 13 28 -15 12

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Lecce

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.21
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.45
# Clean Sheets: 1

Parma

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.09
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.38
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Lecce and Parma is anticipated to be a closely contested affair, with Lecce holding a slight edge with a 39.0% probability of securing a home victory over Parma's 35.0% chance of winning away. A draw is also a considerable possibility at 26.0%. Both teams currently find themselves near the lower end of the Serie A standings, with Parma in 15th place and Lecce just behind in 16th. The prediction leans towards a result with fewer than 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net.

Match Analysis

Lecce's recent form has been less than stellar, with two losses and a draw in their last three matches, including a 0-2 defeat at home to Roma and a 0-3 loss against Como. Their only point came from a 1-1 draw away at Juventus, indicating some resilience against stronger opponents. Advanced metrics show Lecce has been struggling to score, averaging only 0.6 goals per game over their last five matches, while their defense has conceded 1.2 goals on average. Parma, on the other hand, has shown slightly better form with a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three outings. They managed a narrow 1-0 victory at home against Fiorentina, drew 1-1 away with Sassuolo, and lost 0-2 to league leaders Inter. Parma's ability to keep two clean sheets in their last five games, coupled with an average of 1.0 goals scored, suggests they have the defensive solidity and offensive capability to challenge Lecce.

Final Prediction

Lecce is predicted to have a marginal edge in this matchup, primarily due to their home advantage and slightly better probability of winning. However, Parma's recent defensive performances and ability to score could make this a tightly contested game. A key factor to watch will be how each team's defense holds up, particularly Lecce's, given Parma's potential to capitalize on scoring opportunities.