Serie A Regular Season - 3
Atalanta 4 - 1 FT Lecce
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
37' G. Scalvini (N. Zalewski)
HT
51' C. De Ketelaere (N. Krstovic)
59' ↓ M. Pasalic ↑M. Brescianini
↓ R. Sottil ↑S. Pierotti 59'
↓ A. Sala ↑K. Ndri 59'
70' N. Zalewski (N. Krstovic)
↓ C. Kouassi ↑D. Veiga 71'
↓ N. Stulic ↑F. Camarda 71'
73' C. De Ketelaere
75' ↓ K. Sulemana ↑D. Maldini
75' ↓ C. De Ketelaere ↑L. Samardzic
75' ↓ M. De Roon ↑Y. Musah
↓ J. Siebert ↑Tiago Gabriel 79'
K. Ndri (D. Veiga) 82'
86' ↓ N. Zalewski ↑L. Bernasconi
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
M. Carnesecchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Hien 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Scalvini 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
R. Bellanova 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
M. De Roon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
75
Entry
M. Pasalic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
N. Zalewski
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
C. De Ketelaere 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
10
Rating
K. Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
N. Krstovic
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
BENCH
M. Sportiello 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Rossi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
H. Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Djimsiti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Obric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Samardzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Maldini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lecce
Goalkeepers
W. Falcone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
C. Kouassi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
K. Gaspar 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Siebert
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
A. Gallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
L. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Ramadani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Tete Morente 
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
36
Passes
11
Duels
N. Stulic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
R. Sottil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
C. Fruchtl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Samooja
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Ndaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Veiga 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Tiago Gabriel
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Berisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. J. Helgason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Kovac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Banda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ndri 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
F. Camarda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/04/2025 | Atalanta | 1 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 19/08/2024 | Lecce | 0 - 4 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 18/05/2024 | Lecce | 0 - 2 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 30/12/2023 | Atalanta | 1 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 19/02/2023 | Atalanta | 1 - 2 | Lecce | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 09/11/2022 | Lecce | 2 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 01/03/2020 | Lecce | 2 - 7 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 06/10/2019 | Atalanta | 3 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 12/02/2012 | Atalanta | 0 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia (Bergamo) |
Atalanta Win
Lecce Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
De Ketelaere Masterclass as Atalanta Outclass Lecce
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. Atalanta's relentless attacking prowess and a perfect performance from De Ketelaere left Lecce rooted to the bottom of the table after a clinical display.
Opening Act: Scalvini Sets the Tone
The Gewiss Stadium bore witness to a dominant start from the hosts, who controlled possession with a composed 57% share of the ball. From the early stages, the Atalanta engine room dictated the tempo, pinning back a defensive-minded Lecce side. An Intensity rating of 11.3 was fueled by a barrage of shots, with the breakthrough finally arriving in the 37th minute. Nicola Zalewski turned provider, delivering a pinpoint ball for G. Scalvini to fire home. Despite the high Stakes for the visitors, they struggled to find any offensive rhythm, failing to register a single yellow card in a first half where they were largely spectators to Atalanta's tactical superiority.
The Pivot: The De Ketelaere Show
If the first half was about control, the second was about execution, spearheaded by a flawless Charles De Ketelaere. The Belgian forward doubled the lead shortly after the restart in the 51st minute, latching onto a pass from N. Krstovic. The match reached a fever pitch between the 70th and 73rd minutes, as a sudden goal flurry dismantled any remaining Lecce resolve. Zalewski added a goal to his earlier assist before De Ketelaere completed his brace with a clinical finish just three minutes later. This rapid succession of goals effectively ended the contest, reflecting a significant lack of Balance as the visitors' defensive structure buckled under 19 total attempts from the Bergamo side.
Resolution: Consolation Amidst the Rout
With the victory secured, Atalanta eased their pressure, allowing Lecce to find a late spark of pride. In the 82nd minute, substitute Konan N'Dri made an immediate impact, scoring after good work from fellow sub D. Veiga. However, it was far too little, too late for a side that has now lost two of its first three matches. The 4-1 result leaves Atalanta comfortably in 7th place, while Lecce remains in the relegation zone with a troubling goal difference. The lack of an Upset Factor was evident throughout, as the gap in quality between the title-chasers and the strugglers was laid bare on the pitch, leaving the visitors with plenty to ponder regarding their survival prospects.
Key Questions
What made Charles De Ketelaere the Man of the Match?
De Ketelaere earned a perfect 10.0 rating by scoring two goals and creating 6 key passes in a dominant display.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combined 31 shots and a frantic 12-minute period featuring three goals ensured a high-scoring encounter for the fans.
How did Charles De Ketelaere change the game?
Starting the match, his clinical brace and constant creativity broke Lecce's defensive lines and secured the three points comfortably.
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.
Atalanta Poised to Overpower Struggling Lecce
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A match where Atalanta’s superior depth and technical quality should comfortably overwhelm a Lecce side still searching for defensive stability.
The Setup
Atalanta return to the Gewiss Stadium on September 14, 2025, looking to cement their place among the early pace-setters. With a Stars rating of 6.4, the home side possesses significant individual firepower compared to their visitors. While the Stakes are technically low at 1.0 due to this being the early stage of the campaign, the gap in quality is measurable. Lecce have struggled to find tactical Balance, sporting a score of 2.7 that reflects their defensive vulnerabilities. Atalanta’s current Form of 2.75 suggests they are operating at a steady efficiency, making this a difficult environment for a Lecce side that has historically struggled on the road against high-pressing units.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of the game lies in the clash between Nicola Zalewski and Tiago Gabriel. Zalewski’s ability to stretch the play and deliver precise balls from the flank will put immense pressure on Gabriel, who must anchor the Lecce midfield and prevent the home side from establishing a rhythm in the final third.
Our Prediction
Atalanta will likely control the tempo through central dominance, forcing Lecce into a deep defensive block. The deadlock is expected to break via a clinical transition or a well-worked set-piece, leading to a controlled 2-0 victory for the home side. Lecce may struggle to register significant threats on goal as the hosts manage the pace of the game efficiently.