Ace Football previews the Serie A round 6 match between Lecce and Bologna and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Mid-placed Lecce face relegation-threatened Bologna at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare in round 6 of the Serie A in a match that kick-offs this coming Sunday. The visitors have a lot more at stake, but are lacking in quality.
The current difference in the Serie A standings between the two teams clashing at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare on Sunday is four points.
Form: Lecce vs Bologna
Lecce Form
Showing inconsistent form, Lecce lost two of their past three matches, going down 1-0 against Cagliari, before beating Monza 3-2. The joy was short-lived, as AC Milan proved too strong in a 3-0 defeat. Lecce claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Serie A. They also drew one and lost three, scored five goals and conceded 11.
Bologna Form
Bologna have been a tad mediocre in their last three matches where a win has failed to come their way. Against Sassuolo, they gained a 2-2 draw, before coming up short against SSC Napoli, who ran out 1-0 winners. Lately, they finished even in a 1-1 draw with Torino. Bologna won half their previous six away matches in the Serie A, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored six goals whilst conceding seven.
Betting facts for Lecce and Bologna
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Lecce and Bologna. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 16 of the last 18 Lecce home matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Lecce home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 4 Lecce home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Lecce have lost 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Lecce have lost 3 of the last 4 matches in the Serie A while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Bologna have lost the last 4 away matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Bologna have lost the last 3 away matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Bologna have lost the last 4 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In the last 3 Bologna away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In the last 3 Bologna away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 1.5
Players in form: Lecce vs Bologna
Lassana Coulibaly is the most prolific Serie A marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Bologna look to Federico Bernardeschi, hoping he can add to his current total of two Serie A goals in his latest games.
Betting markets: Lecce vs Bologna
Full-time result
Lecce won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare. They drew two and lost four as well, while Bologna won four of their last 10 games away. They drew zero and lost six. Bologna conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches. Lecce have not lost to Bologna in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Lecce only scored the first goal of the match in one out of their last ten games. Bologna scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Bologna should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Sunday, as Lecce only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Bologna claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Lecce, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Bologna, who managed to score one time in those matches. Bologna conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
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