Prediction: Lecce vs Fiorentina
Verdict: Fiorentina win
Best Rating: 11/10
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Two teams who clash at the foot of the Serie A table, Fiorentina travel to Stadio Via del mare on Monday night to meet Lecce.
LecceStarting with the hosts, while Lecce may have marked their return to Serie A this summer, it looks like the Giallorossi are destined for relegation this time around. Although Marco Baroni's side may have been last seen on October 9 in a gritty display at the Stadio Olimpico, the former Cremonese boss saw his side hit by a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Roma. Despite picking up what was a well-deserved 2-1 win at Salernitana before heading into the international break in September, it's the only victory Lecce have secured since opening the 2022/23 campaign. Collapsing from the Coppa Italia in August after a shock 3-2 defeat at the hands of Serie B side Cittadella, Baroni will have a growing headache from his side's rather glaring problems at the back. Having failed to muster a single clean sheet in all competitions so far this season, the Giallorossi could face a tough test on Monday night.
Team News
Sent off in the first half in Rome last week, Lecce will be without Morten Hjulmand here as the 23-year-old is serving a suspension.
While Kristoffer Askildsen seems to have overcome a thigh injury, the Norwegian midfielder is expected to start on the bench.
FiorentinaAs for the visitors, while Fiorentina may have headed into another routine Conference League run a few days ago, that doesn't cover what has been a worrying domestic run so far This year. Last seen in Serie A with a 4-0 draw at home to Lazio, Vincenzo Italiano's side have really struggled to reach a level similar to the one they set last season. Battling at the foot of the table and now winning just one of their previous eight top-flight contests, a run that dates back to the opening weekend, the Viola are desperate for a boost on Monday night. Eventually winning a 5-1 home win against Scottish outfit Hearts in European action, fans around the Stadio Artemio Franchi will call for a similar display here. It's worth pointing out, picking up a 3-1 win on their last trip to the Stadio Via del mare in July 2020, Fiorentina should feel a chance down the road.
Team News
Fiorentina have confirmed that long-time absentee Gaetano Castrovilli will be out again on Monday night.
Similarly, with Sofyan Amrabat serving a suspension here, 23-year-old Riccardo Sottil won't be making the trip to Lecce either.
Key Factors to Consider When the two teams last met at Stadio Via del mare in July 2020, Fiorentina took a 3-1 win. However, Monday's guests have only managed to pick up one win from any of their previous eight Serie A clashes. Likewise, Lecce have also recorded just one Serie A win since the opening of the 2022/23 campaign. The Giallorossi have seen each of their first five home domestic encounters end with both teams finding the net. Three of Fiorentina's last four appearances in all road competitions have seen over 2.5 goals at the final whistle.Conclusion
Managing to get a much-needed European boost a few days ago as they cruised to a 5-1 win over Hearts at home, Fiorentina will be looking to carry that momentum into their Serie A form. that the Purples may have shown worrying domestic issues since the 2022/23 campaign opened, Monday's guests should feel lucky here. Facing a Lecce side who have won just one Serie A victory since returning to the top in the summer, Italiano's side should also be excited about their latest trip to the Stadio Via del mare. Having picked up a 3-1 win when they traveled to the relegation scrappers in July 2020, we back a similar away win here.
Verdict: Fiorentina win
Best Rating: 11/10
Bookmaker:
Verdict: Fiorentina win
Best Rating: 11/10
Bookmaker:
Two teams who clash at the foot of the Serie A table, Fiorentina travel to Stadio Via del mare on Monday night to meet Lecce.
LecceStarting with the hosts, while Lecce may have marked their return to Serie A this summer, it looks like the Giallorossi are destined for relegation this time around. Although Marco Baroni's side may have been last seen on October 9 in a gritty display at the Stadio Olimpico, the former Cremonese boss saw his side hit by a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Roma. Despite picking up what was a well-deserved 2-1 win at Salernitana before heading into the international break in September, it's the only victory Lecce have secured since opening the 2022/23 campaign. Collapsing from the Coppa Italia in August after a shock 3-2 defeat at the hands of Serie B side Cittadella, Baroni will have a growing headache from his side's rather glaring problems at the back. Having failed to muster a single clean sheet in all competitions so far this season, the Giallorossi could face a tough test on Monday night.
Team News
Sent off in the first half in Rome last week, Lecce will be without Morten Hjulmand here as the 23-year-old is serving a suspension.
While Kristoffer Askildsen seems to have overcome a thigh injury, the Norwegian midfielder is expected to start on the bench.
FiorentinaAs for the visitors, while Fiorentina may have headed into another routine Conference League run a few days ago, that doesn't cover what has been a worrying domestic run so far This year. Last seen in Serie A with a 4-0 draw at home to Lazio, Vincenzo Italiano's side have really struggled to reach a level similar to the one they set last season. Battling at the foot of the table and now winning just one of their previous eight top-flight contests, a run that dates back to the opening weekend, the Viola are desperate for a boost on Monday night. Eventually winning a 5-1 home win against Scottish outfit Hearts in European action, fans around the Stadio Artemio Franchi will call for a similar display here. It's worth pointing out, picking up a 3-1 win on their last trip to the Stadio Via del mare in July 2020, Fiorentina should feel a chance down the road.
Team News
Fiorentina have confirmed that long-time absentee Gaetano Castrovilli will be out again on Monday night.
Similarly, with Sofyan Amrabat serving a suspension here, 23-year-old Riccardo Sottil won't be making the trip to Lecce either.
Key Factors to Consider When the two teams last met at Stadio Via del mare in July 2020, Fiorentina took a 3-1 win. However, Monday's guests have only managed to pick up one win from any of their previous eight Serie A clashes. Likewise, Lecce have also recorded just one Serie A win since the opening of the 2022/23 campaign. The Giallorossi have seen each of their first five home domestic encounters end with both teams finding the net. Three of Fiorentina's last four appearances in all road competitions have seen over 2.5 goals at the final whistle.Conclusion
Managing to get a much-needed European boost a few days ago as they cruised to a 5-1 win over Hearts at home, Fiorentina will be looking to carry that momentum into their Serie A form. that the Purples may have shown worrying domestic issues since the 2022/23 campaign opened, Monday's guests should feel lucky here. Facing a Lecce side who have won just one Serie A victory since returning to the top in the summer, Italiano's side should also be excited about their latest trip to the Stadio Via del mare. Having picked up a 3-1 win when they traveled to the relegation scrappers in July 2020, we back a similar away win here.
Verdict: Fiorentina win
Best Rating: 11/10
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