SS Lazio

vs

Lecce

Predictions & Betting Tips

Lazio are the clear favorites to edge out plucky Lecce

SS Lazio are the favorites to win Sunday’s Serie A game at the Stadio Olimpico and deservedly so, given that they have lost only two of their last 18 home matches in the Italian top flight (W7, D9). The Biancoceleste are sixth in the table with 65 points from 37 games, which should be good enough for a place in Europe next season, although they have work to do to make sure they get there, according to the latest SS Lazio vs Lecce prediction. Marco Baroni has done an excellent job since taking over at Lazio on June 11 2024, making his team a structured, balanced and energetic side that plays proactive, possession-based soccer. The engine room is driven by the dynamism of Matteo Guendouzi, who has provided the platform for Pedro Rodriguez to shine in the role of Lazio’s main man up front. The Spaniard has scored 10 Serie A goals in 29 appearances this season and four of Lazio’s last eight. Lecce are a solid side that can sit deep and be very tough to break down under Marco Giampaolo, who has been their coach since November 2024. The experienced tactician has brought a pragmatic and defensive mindset to the club, which has helped them survive in 17th place on 31 points after 37 rounds. Lecce’s away record is poor, however, with only three wins, four draws and 11 defeats from 18 away games, an important factor for our SS Lazio vs Lecce prediction.

Lazio look more likely to win at Olimpico

The visitors are unbeaten in two away games in a row (2 draws), which may be a sign that Giampaolo has finally managed to tighten up their defensive set-up enough to get them out of trouble. A 1-1 away draw with Hellas Verona in their past two results has been a welcome boost to their survival ambitions. Lazio should win this game, however, because they have been the best team for most of the season, they are the strongest at home and the odds on them reflect this (-153), an angle that will be discussed in the SS Lazio vs Lecce betting tips. Lecce are tough to back at +420 as they are a team that have scored just 13 goals in 18 away Serie A matches. But backing ‘Both Teams to Score: Yes’ at -114 is tempting as Lecce can nick a goal. Lazio have drawn their two most recent home games in the league and are struggling to turn dominance into goals and wins. Roberto Piccoli provides Lecce with a strong hold-up man and creator while Nikola Krstovic is the reliable goalscorer with 11 in 36 games in the top flight. Our SS Lazio vs Lecce preview also highlights that this is a match-up of styles, with Lazio playing possession football and Lecce playing deep and trying to hit them on the counter-attack, so it could be a tough slog for the hosts. This SS Lazio vs Lecce prediction also takes into account both teams' recent forms, which could make for a closely fought encounter.