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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Fri, Sep 11
Kyoto Sanga
2-3
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
98
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
0
Segawa sparks stunning ten-man Reysol comeback.
Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Thu, Sep 10
Como
4-1
RB Leipzig
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
26
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Como dismantle Leipzig in Champions League stunner.
Futmetrix Verdict
23
FT
Fri, Sep 11
Sevilla
1-0
Valencia
⚡ Intensity
21
⚖️ Balance
28
🏆 Stakes
10
🎲 Upset
0
Late Iglesias strike sinks struggling Valencia.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' Lameck Banda
E. Ferguson 14'
28' Youssef Maleh
HT
46' ↓ L. Banda ↑K. Ndri
56' ↓ R. Sottil ↑S. Pierotti
↓ S. El Shaarawy ↑K. Tsimikas 60'
↓ E. Ferguson ↑A. Dovbyk 60'
64' ↓ F. Camarda ↑N. Stulic
64' ↓ Y. Ramadani ↑O. Gorter
A. Dovbyk (N. Pisilli) 71'
75' ↓ M. Kaba ↑T. J. Helgason
↓ P. Dybala ↑M. Soule 79'
86' Kialonda Gaspar
Bryan Cristante 86'
↓ AS Roma ↑A. Romano 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lecce
Goalkeepers
Wladimiro Falcone 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Danilo Veiga 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kialonda Gaspar 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Gabriel
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Antonino Gallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mohamed Kaba
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ylber Ramadani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Youssef Maleh 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Lameck Banda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Francesco Camarda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Riccardo Sottil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
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
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
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olaf Gorter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Marchwinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niko Kovač
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Štulić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konan N’Dri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Ziółkowski 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Zeki Çelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Wesley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niccolò Pisilli 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Manu Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Bryan Cristante 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
52
Passes
18
Duels
Paulo Dybala
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
43
Passes
12
Duels
Evan Ferguson 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Devis Vasquez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Radosław Żelezny
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angeliño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacopo Mirra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lulli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Romano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artem Dovbyk 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
26
Minutes
7
Rating
Matías Soulé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/06/2026 | Lecce | 0 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio 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 |
| 10/09/2022 | AS Roma | 2 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/20/2022 | AS Roma | 3 - 1 | Lecce | Coppa Italia | Stadio Olimpico |
| 02/23/2020 | AS Roma | 4 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
Lecce Win
AS Roma Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +17
P: 19 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +10
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -14
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lecce
AS Roma
Lecce
AS Roma
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Giallorossi Silence Via del Mare
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A professional and efficient display from Roma bolstered their Champions League pursuit while leaving Lecce hovering precariously above the relegation zone.
Ferguson Sets the Standard
The encounter at the Via del Mare began with the visitors asserting their authority despite Lecce edging the possession statistics with 51%. The tactical blueprint was clear from the outset, and it took only 14 minutes for Evan Ferguson to break the deadlock. His clinical finish provided an early cushion and dictated the tempo for the remainder of the first half. An Intensity rating of 4.0 tells the story of a fiercely contested midfield battle where Roma's physical presence often overwhelmed the hosts. Lecce keeper Wladimiro Falcone was forced into several interventions as the visitors exploited gaps in the home side's defensive transition. The Balance score of 2.5 reflects a match where the early goal fundamentally shifted the dynamic, allowing Roma to play on the counter.
Dovbyk's Impact From the Bench
As the match progressed into the second half, the hosts struggled to convert their territorial dominance into tangible threats, managing only a single shot on target throughout the game. Recognising the need for a second goal to kill off the contest, the visitors introduced A. Dovbyk in the 60th minute. The substitution proved to be a masterstroke; just eleven minutes later, Dovbyk combined with N. Pisilli to double the lead. This moment was the definitive pivot of the match, as it drained the remaining belief from the Salentini crowd. With Stakes measured at a high 4.0, Roma's ability to execute under pressure highlighted the gulf in quality between a top-four contender and a side fighting for survival in a grueling campaign.
Defensive Solidity and European Ambition
The final stages of the match were a testament to the defensive organisation instilled in this AS Roma squad. Young defender Jan Ziółkowski and the experienced Zeki Çelik were standout performers, both earning 7.5 ratings for their role in preserving the clean sheet. Their resilience ensured that the Upset factor remained at 0.0, as the Giallorossi comfortably saw out the victory. For Roma, these three points are vital in keeping pace with the league leaders, while for Lecce, the defeat highlights a worrying lack of offensive 'Sniper' instinct. The result leaves the hosts in 16th place, needing a swift turnaround in form to avoid being sucked into the bottom three as the season reaches its business end.
Key Questions
How did Evan Ferguson change the game?
Ferguson ignited the match with a 14th-minute opener, allowing Roma to control the tempo and forcing Lecce to abandon their defensive structure early on.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
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Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Roma’s Clinical Edge Faces Lecce’s Survival Instinct
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A classic confrontation between European aspirations and top-flight survival that tests Roma's resolve on the road.
The Setup
As Serie A enters Round 19 on January 06, 2026, the contrast between these two sides couldn't be sharper. AS Roma arrives at Via del Mare as genuine away specialists, boasting a 55.6% win rate on their travels. This strong Form has cemented them in 5th place, within touching distance of the elite. Lecce, meanwhile, finds itself in 17th, perilously close to the drop zone. Their home record of just two wins in nine matches suggests a struggle for Balance, though the Stakes of a relegation battle often bring out unexpected grit in the hosts.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative will center on the clash between Roma's creative engine and Lecce's disciplined low block. The visitors will look to exploit their technical superiority in the middle of the park to pull the home side out of position. Lecce's primary objective will be to absorb pressure and hit on the break, hoping their defensive structure can hold firm against sustained elite-level possession.
Our Prediction
Expect a professional 0-2 victory for AS Roma. While Lecce may show resilience early on, the individual quality of Roma's Stars like M. Koné and M. Soulé will likely provide the breakthrough. Wladimiro Falcone may produce some heroics in goal for the home side, but Roma's clinical nature in the final third will eventually settle the contest in the second half.