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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
Futmetrix Verdict
66
Ratchaburi
vs
Kashiwa Reysol
Tue, Oct 27 • 12:15 UTC
⚡ Form
57
⚖️ Balance
83
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
55
Points are urgent; goals already flow
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' ↓ F. Camarda ↑N. Stulic
Santiago Giménez 62'
63' ↓ S. Pierotti ↑R. Sottil
63' ↓ M. Kaba ↑M. Berisha
64' Kialonda Gaspar
R. Loftus-Cheek (L. Modric) 66'
↓ R. Loftus-Cheek ↑S. Ricci 76'
↓ A. Saelemaekers ↑C. Pulisic 77'
81' ↓ Tete Morente ↑K. Ndri
81' ↓ Y. Ramadani ↑T. J. Helgason
C. Pulisic 86'
↓ S. Gimenez ↑C. Balentien 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lecce
Goalkeepers
Wladimiro Falcone 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danilo Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kialonda Gaspar 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Tiago Gabriel
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Antonino Gallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mohamed Kaba 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ylber Ramadani
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Lassana Coulibaly 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Santiago Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Francesco Camarda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Christian Früchtl 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jasper Samooja
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christ-Owen Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Jamil Siebert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lameck Banda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Medon Berisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Maleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Sala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konan N’Dri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Sottil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Štulić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fikayo Tomori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Gabbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Pavlović 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
82
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Yunus Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Modrić 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Youssouf Fofana
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Pervis Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Alexis Saelemaekers
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
38
Passes
13
Duels
Santiago Giménez 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Matteo Pittarella
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pietro Terracciano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zachary Athekame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koni De Winter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Pulišić 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Chukwueze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Valletta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2026 | AC Milan | 1 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 09/23/2025 | AC Milan | 3 - 0 | Lecce | Coppa Italia | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 08/29/2025 | Lecce | 0 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Via del Mare |
| 03/08/2025 | Lecce | 2 - 3 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 09/27/2024 | AC Milan | 3 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 04/06/2024 | AC Milan | 3 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 11/11/2023 | Lecce | 2 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 04/23/2023 | AC Milan | 2 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 01/14/2023 | Lecce | 2 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 06/22/2020 | Lecce | 1 - 4 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
Lecce Win
AC Milan Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -3
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Lecce
AC Milan
Lecce
AC Milan
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Milan Masterclass at Via del Mare Defies VAR Drama
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A clinical AC Milan side proved their resilience by securing three points despite multiple interventions from the video referee that threatened to derail their evening in Salento.
Frustration Under the Salento Sun
The match at Via del Mare ignited within minutes when Matteo Gabbia appeared to have given the visitors an early lead. However, the celebrations were cut short by a VAR review that identified an infringement, setting a tone of technological frustration for the Rossoneri. An Intensity rating of 8.0 reflected the high-tempo start, as AC Milan dominated possession with 55%, constantly probing a disciplined Lecce backline. Alexis Saelemaekers was central to Milan's creative efforts, but he found a formidable opponent in Tiago Gabriel. The Lecce defender produced an outstanding performance, ensuring the Balance of the match remained level at 0-0 going into the interval, despite the visitors' territorial superiority and frequent forays into the penalty area.
The Breakthrough Amidst the Tension
The second half began with a sense of déjà vu for the traveling fans. In the 62nd minute, Santiago Giménez found the back of the net, only for the VAR to intervene once again and cancel the goal. With the Stakes high for Milan's pursuit of European qualification, the mental fortitude of the squad was put to the test. They responded emphatically just four minutes later. The veteran vision of L. Modric carved open the home defense, providing the assist for R. Loftus-Cheek to power home the opening goal. This breakthrough forced Lecce to abandon their defensive shape, as they sought to avoid a defeat in their ongoing relegation battle. The atmosphere shifted instantly, with Milan finally gaining the tangible reward their controlled play deserved.
Super-Sub Seals the Points
As the clock ticked down, the introduction of C. Pulisic proved to be the masterstroke that ended Lecce's hopes of a late comeback. Coming off the bench in the 77th minute, the American winger added a layer of directness that the tired home defense could not contain. In the 86th minute, Pulisic clinicaly finished a counter-attacking move to make it 0-2, effectively ending the contest. Despite an Upset factor of 0.0, the match remained competitive until the final whistle, with Lecce failing to test the Milan keeper significantly. The result sees Milan continue their climb up the table, while Lecce remains precarious near the drop zone. The Rossoneri’s ability to stay focused through two disallowed goals showcased a professional edge that ultimately defined the result on a challenging evening.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR significantly impacted the tempo by disallowing two Milan goals (Gabbia 5', Giménez 62'), keeping the match scoreless for over an hour despite Milan's dominance.
How did substitute Christian Pulišić change the game?
Pulišić provided the clinical finishing touch after coming on in the 77th minute, scoring the decisive second goal to secure the three points.
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.
Milan’s Title Ambitions Face Salento Stress Test
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. A crucial early-season junction where Milan's championship pedigree meets a stubborn Lecce defensive block looking to trigger a shock.
The Setup
The Via del Mare prepares for a mismatch that carries significant weight in the Stakes of the Scudetto race. AC Milan enters this match sitting 2nd in the table, boasting a Form rating that reflects their status as genuine title contenders. For Lecce, currently languishing in 17th, the task is to disrupt the technical Balance of the visitors. The Rossoneri will lean heavily on their Stars, including Rafael Leão and C. Pulišić, to unlock a home side that historically plays above their level against the giants of the North.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on the duel between Wladimiro Falcone and Alexis Saelemaekers. Falcone has been the standout performer for the home side, providing a 7.6-rated safety net behind an often-exposed backline. He will face a creative interrogation from Saelemaekers, whose movement between the lines is designed to drag defenders out of position and create space for Milan’s elite finishers. If Falcone can maintain his elite shot-stopping, Lecce might stay in the game longer than expected.
Our Prediction
Milan's superior depth and tactical flexibility should prove decisive. We expect the Rossoneri to establish dominance early, using wide rotations to stretch the Lecce defense. A goal in each half will secure a comfortable 0-2 victory for the visitors, keeping their title charge firmly on track while Lecce continues to struggle for rhythm in the bottom half of the table.