Ace Football previews the Serie A game between Lecce and Bologna who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Lecce welcome Bologna this coming Sunday in the Serie A, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 24 match.
Form: Lecce vs Bologna
Lecce Form
Lecce lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 4-1 by Cagliari and 0-4 against Inter. They turned the table by winning 1-3 against Parma Calcio 1913. Lecce only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare in the Serie A. They also drew three and lost two of these six encounters, in which they scored five and conceded nine goals.
Bologna Form
In their last three matches, Bologna drew 1-1 with Sporting CP, beat Como by 2-0 and beat Atalanta by 0-1. Bologna won twice, while also recording three draws, and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Serie A. The scoreline from these matches says ten goals conceded and ten scored.
Betting stats for Lecce and Bologna
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Lecce and Bologna. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 4 Lecce matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 4 Lecce matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Lecce matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Lecce matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Lecce home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Bologna matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Bologna away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Bologna matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Bologna matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Bologna matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Lecce vs Bologna
With three goals in six matches Nikola Krstovic has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Bologna and their defence. The visitors hope Benjamin Dominguez adds another to his current tally of three goals in his latest matches.
Popular betting markets: Lecce vs Bologna
Full-time result
Lecce won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare. They drew four and lost four as well, while Bologna won four of their last 10 games away. They drew five and lost one. Bologna didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent games. Bologna have not lost to Lecce in 8 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Lecce scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Bologna scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Lecce managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Bologna were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Lecce have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Bologna.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Lecce’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Bologna, who managed to score 1.8 times in those matches. Lecce’s last 4 matches had more than three goals. Bologna scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.
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