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Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
Mon, Oct 26
Galatasaray
2-1
Fenerbahçe
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
32
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Osimhen's brace settles the Istanbul derby
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Lameck Banda 45'+3
HT
↓ L. Banda ↑R. Sottil 46'
50' Jari Vandeputte
53' F. Bonazzoli
↓ S. Pierotti ↑K. Ndri 67'
↓ N. Stulic ↑F. Camarda 67'
68' ↓ W. Bondo ↑A. Grassi
68' ↓ J. Vandeputte ↑A. Zerbin
74' ↓ F. Bonazzoli ↑A. Sanabria
↓ M. Berisha ↑A. Sala 77'
↓ Y. Ramadani ↑M. Kaba 77'
78' A. Sanabria (A. Zerbin)
Antonino Gallo 84'
88' ↓ M. Bianchetti ↑F. Vazquez
88' ↓ T. Barbieri ↑F. Folino
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
Emilio Audero 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Filippo Terracciano 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Federico Baschirotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Bianchetti
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Tommaso Barbieri 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Martín Payero 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
11
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Warren Bondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Jari Vandeputte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Romano Floriani Mussolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Federico Bonazzoli 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jamie Vardy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Marco Silvestri 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lapo Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Federico Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattia Valoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Sarmiento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Grassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dachi Lordkipanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Zerbin 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
22
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Dennis Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Faris Moumbagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Sanabria 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Lecce
Goalkeepers
Wladimiro Falcone 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Danilo Veiga 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Kialonda Gaspar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonino Gallo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ylber Ramadani 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Lassana Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Medon Berisha
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lameck Banda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Nikola Štulić
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
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
Jamil Siebert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christ-Owen Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Sala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Kaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Maleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konan N’Dri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Camarda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Sottil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2025 | Cremonese | 2 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 02/04/2023 | Cremonese | 0 - 2 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 10/02/2022 | Lecce | 1 - 1 | Cremonese | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 01/23/2022 | Lecce | 2 - 1 | Cremonese | Serie B | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 08/22/2021 | Cremonese | 3 - 0 | Lecce | Serie B | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 02/13/2021 | Cremonese | 1 - 2 | Lecce | Serie B | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
Cremonese Win
Lecce Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +10
P: 14 GD: +19
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -12
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cremonese
Lecce
Cremonese
Lecce
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Cremonese Overpower Lecce at the Zini
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A clinical second-half performance ensured Cremonese snapped their losing streak, leaving Lecce mired in a relegation battle.
Set-Piece Siege at the Zini
The early stages at Stadio Giovanni Zini were defined by tactical discipline rather than attacking flair. Cremonese looked to establish their rhythm early, yet Lecce edged possession with 51%, frustrating the home crowd by slowing the tempo in a cagey opening. The Intensity rating of 7.9 was driven by relentless set-piece pressure, with both sides combining for 10 corners in a dense midfield battle that left little room for creative play. Filippo Terracciano was instrumental in the defensive line for the hosts, ensuring the visitors' nine attempts—mostly speculative efforts from distance—rarely tested the keeper. Despite the lack of early goals, the Stakes were evident in every challenge as the Grigiorossi fought to climb back into the top half of the table.
The VAR Intervention
The Balance score of 2.2 reflected a contest that shifted on a single, controversial pivot in the second half. In the 50th minute, Jari Vandeputte was involved in a decisive sequence in the box that required a lengthy and tense VAR review. The eventual confirmation of a penalty completely altered the match's trajectory and shattered Lecce's defensive structure. F. Bonazzoli stepped up in the 53rd minute, clinical from the spot to give Cremonese the lead. This moment forced the Salentini to abandon their conservative approach and commit more bodies forward, leaving gaping holes in transition that the home side was eager to exploit. The match's Upset Factor remained at zero as the favorites finally began to exert their technical superiority over the struggling visitors.
The Bench Seals the Deal
As the match entered its final phase, the tactical depth of the home side proved the difference in this relegation-haunted encounter. The introduction of A. Zerbin in the 68th minute provided fresh impetus on the flanks, stretching a tired Lecce backline. Just ten minutes later, Zerbin turned provider, delivering a precise ball for A. Sanabria—who had only been on the pitch for four minutes—to double the lead with a composed finish. This clinical efficiency from the substitutes effectively killed the game. While Lecce struggled to find a clinical edge, managing only one shot on target all afternoon, Romano Floriani Mussolini dominated the midfield with an "Outstanding performance" to see out the 2-0 victory. The result sees Cremonese solidify their mid-table position while Lecce remains in peril.
Key Questions
How did substitute Romano Floriani Mussolini change the game?
Though he started the match, Mussolini dictated the tempo with a 7.7 rating, providing defensive stability and a key pass that anchored Cremonese's dominant second-half display.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Gridlock in the Bottom Half
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A tense six-pointer where defensive caution and a lack of creative spark suggest a low-scoring stalemate at Stadio Giovanni Zini.
The Setup
This match-up on December 07, 2025, features two sides desperately seeking distance from the drop zone. Cremonese enters with a Form score of 4.8, burdened by a poor home record that has seen them win just 16.7% of their fixtures at the Stadio Giovanni Zini. Their opponents, Lecce, sit just two points behind in 17th place. The Stakes are rated at 1.0, and with a Balance score of 2.5, the data points toward a match where neither side possesses the clinical edge to dominate.
Key Battle
The decisive duel features the predatory instincts of Jamie Vardy against the midfield orchestration of Medon Berisha. While Vardy remains the focal point for the hosts' attack, Berisha has been Lecce's primary creative outlet, recording two assists in his last five appearances. The success of Lecce's defensive transition will rely heavily on Berisha’s ability to retain possession and limit Vardy's service.
Our Prediction
Despite the presence of a few Stars, the offensive metrics for both clubs are concerning. Lecce’s goalkeeper, Wladimiro Falcone, has been in exceptional form with 4.0 saves per game, including a penalty save. This suggests that even if Cremonese breaks through the midfield, they will face a formidable barrier in goal. Expect a cautious game script where both managers prioritize a clean sheet over attacking risk, resulting in a 0-0 draw.