Serie A Regular Season - 30
AS Roma 1 - 0 FT Lecce
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' ↓ G. Mancini ↑D. Ghilardi
51' ↓ N. El Aynaoui ↑R. Vaz
57' R. Vaz (M. Hermoso)
↓ N. Stulic ↑W. Cheddira 61'
↓ O. Gandelman ↑S. Fofana 61'
↓ L. Banda ↑K. Ndri 67'
75' ↓ K. Tsimikas ↑Angelino
75' ↓ D. Malen ↑A. Arena
77' Angelino
79' ↓ L. Pellegrini ↑L. Venturino
S. Pierotti 81'
↓ S. Pierotti ↑T. J. Helgason 85'
↓ Y. Ramadani ↑A. Sala 85'
89' N. Pisilli
D. Veiga 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gianluca Mancini 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Evan Ndicka 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mario Hermoso 
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
81
Passes
18
Duels
Midfielders
Devyne Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Cristante
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
81
Passes
14
Duels
Neil El Aynaoui
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Konstantinos Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Niccolò Pisilli
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
51
Passes
13
Duels
Lorenzo Pellegrini
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Donyell Malen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Pierluigi Gollini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angeliño
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Jan Ziółkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinio Vaz 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
43
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Antonio Arena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Zaragoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lecce
Goalkeepers
Wladimiro Falcone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danilo Veiga 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Jamil Siebert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Gabriel 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Antonino Gallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ylber Ramadani
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
85
Entry
Oumar Ngom 
ENFORCER
7
Tackles
7
Tackles
11
Duels Won
79%
Win %
Santiago Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Omri Gandelman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Lameck Banda
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Nikola Štulić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Christian Früchtl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jasper Samooja
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Corrie Ndaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaby Jean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sadik Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Sala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Marchwiński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walid Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konan N'Dri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | Lecce | 0 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Via del Mare |
| 03/29/2025 | Lecce | 0 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 12/07/2024 | AS Roma | 4 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 04/01/2024 | Lecce | 0 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 11/05/2023 | AS Roma | 2 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 02/11/2023 | Lecce | 1 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
AS Roma Win
Lecce Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +42
P: 30 GD: +24
P: 30 GD: +16
P: 30 GD: +31
P: 30 GD: +23
P: 30 GD: +17
P: 30 GD: +14
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: +2
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -17
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -30
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 34 GD: -17
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -24
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Masterstroke at the Olimpico: Substitutions Break the Deadlock
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A gritty afternoon in the capital ends with the hosts edging closer to European qualification, leaving their opponents to dread the looming drop.
The Opening Act
The expansive pitch at the Stadio Olimpico witnessed a curious tactical standoff during the opening phases. AS Roma completely dominated possession, pinning their opponents deep into their own half with slow, methodical passing sequences. Yet, ball retention rarely translates directly to scoreboard success. Lecce arrived with a clear, resilient game plan, anchored by a commanding display from Jamil Siebert. The towering defender repelled wave after wave of attacks, frustrating the home crowd. The Balance of the contest was surprisingly deceptive; despite seeing very little of the ball, the visitors actually carved out the more threatening opportunities on the counter. Their superior underlying attacking metrics in the first half proved they were a genuine danger, threatening to turn a routine home fixture into a highly stressful afternoon. The sheer volume of sideways passes highlighted a stark lack of penetration in the final third.
The Pivot
When a team runs into a stubborn defensive wall, a completely different profile of player is often required to shatter it. The tactical turning point arrived just after the interval. Introduced in the fifty-first minute, R. Vaz injected immediate urgency into a previously stagnant attacking line. The Intensity of the home side's pressure suddenly skyrocketed, perfectly illustrated by a relentless barrage of corner kicks that kept the visiting penalty area under constant siege. This sustained bombardment finally broke the resistance in the fifty-seventh minute. Mario Hermoso stepped up to deliver a sublime piece of creative vision, threading an assist that Vaz ruthlessly dispatched. It was a textbook impact substitution, instantly transforming the atmosphere inside the stadium from anxious murmurs to deafening roars of relief. The momentum shift proved that possession must eventually be coupled with directness.
Resolution
Following the breakthrough, the match transformed into an exercise in strict game management. The Stakes attached to this fixture dictated a pragmatic approach for the final half hour. Chasing continental football, the hosts locked down the midfield, refusing to take unnecessary risks that might jeopardise their fragile lead. The visitors tried to mount a late charge, but they lacked the attacking firepower necessary to generate a genuine Upset Factor in the closing moments. The final whistle cemented a crucial victory that tightens the home side's grip on a Conference League qualification spot. Conversely, it condemns the away side to another week of profound anxiety in the relegation battle, leaving them staring blankly at a widening gap to safety with time running out.
Key Questions
What made Mario Hermoso the Man of the Match?
Hermoso secured an outstanding 8.9 rating by completely locking down the defensive third while displaying elite vision to provide the match-winning assist.
How did substitute Mario Hermoso change the game?
While Hermoso provided the brilliant assist, it was actually substitute R. Vaz who changed the game entirely, coming off the bench to score the decisive goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Mismatch in the Eternal City
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. With Roma chasing European qualification and Lecce struggling near the bottom, everything points to a remarkably comfortable evening for the hosts.
The Setup
Arriving at the Stadio Olimpico on March 22, 2026, the contrast between these two sides is stark. AS Roma sits comfortably in sixth place, and while their recent Form has been somewhat patchy, their sheer firepower remains undeniable. The presence of world-class Stars like M. Koné in midfield, coupled with the goal-scoring threat from the back in Evan Ndicka, gives the hosts a massive edge. Lecce, languishing in sixteenth, faces a monumental task just to stay competitive. The competitive Balance of this fixture heavily favors the home side, making the overall Stakes for neutral viewers relatively low due to the predictable nature of the clash.
Key Battle
This match boils down to Roma's attacking fluidity against Lecce's defensive resilience. Without any standout individual matchups to exploit, the away side's backline will need to execute a flawless, disciplined low block to withstand the relentless pressure from the home attackers, hoping only to snatch something on the counter.
Our Prediction
A straightforward victory for Roma. Expect the hosts to dictate the tempo early, break down Lecce's defensive wall before halftime, and comfortably control the remainder of the match without getting out of second gear.