Serie A 2025-2026: Milan vs Lecce Prediction

Milan

Home Team
98%
VS

Lecce

Away Team
1%
Draw: 1%
Over 2.5: 54%
Under 2.5: 46%
Goal: 49%
No Goal: 51%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter 20 15 1 4 43 17 26 46
2 Milan 20 12 7 1 33 16 17 43
3 Napoli 20 12 4 4 30 17 13 40
4 Juventus 20 11 6 3 32 16 16 39
5 Roma 20 13 0 7 24 12 12 39
6 Como 20 9 7 4 28 16 12 34
7 Atalanta 20 8 7 5 25 19 6 31
8 Bologna 20 8 6 6 29 22 7 30
9 Lazio 20 7 7 6 21 16 5 28
10 Udinese 20 7 5 8 22 32 -10 26
11 Sassuolo 20 6 5 9 23 27 -4 23
12 Torino 20 6 5 9 21 32 -11 23
13 Cremonese 20 5 7 8 20 28 -8 22
14 Parma 20 5 7 8 14 22 -8 22
15 Genoa 20 4 7 9 22 29 -7 19
16 Cagliari 20 4 7 9 21 30 -9 19
17 Lecce 20 4 5 11 13 28 -15 17
18 Fiorentina 20 2 8 10 21 31 -10 14
19 Pisa 20 1 10 9 15 30 -15 13
20 Verona 20 2 7 11 17 34 -17 13

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Milan

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.41
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.13
# Clean Sheets: 2

Lecce

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.78
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.09
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Milan and Lecce sees Milan as the overwhelming favorite with a 98.0% probability of victory. The predicted outcome suggests a home win for Milan, with goals expected to flow over 2.5 in the match. Milan currently sits in the 2nd position in Serie A, while Lecce is struggling near the relegation zone in 17th place.

Match Analysis

In recent matches, Milan has shown a mixed bag of results with a win against Como, followed by two consecutive draws against Fiorentina and Genoa. They have demonstrated resilience, averaging 1.6 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense by conceding just 0.6 goals on average in their last five matches. Advanced metrics highlight Milan's attacking prowess, with an expected goal average of 2.414 per game, indicating their potential to score against weaker defenses like Lecce's. Lecce, on the other hand, is in a tough spot, having lost their last three encounters against Inter, Parma, and Roma. Their recent performances have been lackluster with an average of only 0.4 goals scored per game and a higher average of 1.2 goals conceded. The absence of clean sheets and lower expected goals of 0.778 further accentuates their struggles in defense and attack, making it a daunting task to overturn their form against a strong Milan side.

Final Prediction

Milan's impressive run of form and their superior defensive and attacking metrics give them a significant advantage going into this match. Lecce's inability to score and defend effectively could be exploited by Milan's aggressive play. A key factor to watch will be Milan's ability to capitalize on Lecce's defensive frailties and extend their unbeaten streak, which could help them maintain pressure on league leaders, Inter.