Serie A: Atalanta vs Lecce – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Serie A game between Atalanta and Lecce who meet up this coming Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Lecce go up against Atalanta on Friday for a Serie A meeting at Gewiss Stadium.

Sitting two places behind the top of the table, Atalanta claimed 64 points after 33 rounds. Meanwhile, Lecce amassed 26 points and rank as number 17 in the Serie A at the moment.

Form: Atalanta vs Lecce

Atalanta Form

Atalanta recorded two wins in their last three matches, but started off by losing 0-1 against Lazio. They responded by beating Bologna 2-0, and followed that up by winning 0-1 against AC Milan. Atalanta claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Serie A, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored three and conceded four goals.

Lecce Form

Lecce recorded a single draw in their previous three games, and they claimed it in a 1-1 match against Venezia. Then Juventus proved too strong in a 2-1 defeat, just like Como who won 0-3. Lecce claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Serie A. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by ten goals to six.

Betting stats and facts for Atalanta and Lecce

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Atalanta and Lecce. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Atalanta vs Lecce

While only scoring two goals in his last six outings for Atalanta, Mateo Retegui has been good for them over the course of the season with 23 goals to his name so far. He should be highly motivated to expand of his tally against Lecce, and he looks well worth a place in an accumulator on Friday, depending on your betting strategy.

Popular betting markets: Atalanta vs Lecce

Full-time result

Atalanta won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Gewiss Stadium. They drew three and lost five as well, while Lecce won three of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost six. Lecce conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches. Atalanta have beaten Lecce in 3 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Atalanta scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Lecce got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Lecce were unable to score the opening goal in any of their last 10 matches. On the other hand, Atalanta opened the scoring four times in the last 10 matches. Atalanta have scored in 7 consecutive league meetings with Lecce.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Atalanta’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Lecce, who managed to score 0.5 times in those matches. Lecce conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.