Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Malen 4'
D. Malen 9'
D. Malen (Wesley Franca) 23'
M. Soule 25'
HT
46' ↓ Tiago Gabriel ↑K. Ndri
46' ↓ O. Gorter ↑Y. Maleh
54' ↓ W. Geubbels ↑N. Stulic
↓ Wesley Franca ↑N. Molina 60'
↓ M. Soule ↑R. Mora 60'
R. Mora (G. Mancini) 65'
↓ D. Malen ↑S. Castro 67'
↓ M. Kone ↑N. Pisilli 67'
72' ↓ O. Ngom ↑I. Ilic
72' ↓ S. Pierotti ↑A. Fatah
↓ P. Dybala ↑M. De Roon 84'
90' I. Ilic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lecce
Goalkeepers
Wladimiro Falcone 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jamil Siebert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kialonda Gaspar 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Tiago Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Danilo Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lassana Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oumar Ngom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Olaf Gorter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Corrie Ndaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Santiago Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Willem Geubbels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
BENCH
Plamen Penev 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marco Bleve
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Elijah Scott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Dembélé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonino Gallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Medon Berisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sadik Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Ilić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Maleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omri Gandelman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hjalte Lærke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paco Esteban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Fatah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Štulić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N'Dri Konan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gianluca Mancini 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Mario Hermoso 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
91
Passes
10
Duels
Midfielders
Emanuele Lulli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Bryan Cristante
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
67
Passes
9
Duels
Wesley
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Paulo Dybala
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
73
Passes
3
Duels
Matías Soulé
MAGNET
45
Activity
45
Activity
41
Passes
4
Duels
Donyell Malen 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Pierluigi Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leonardo Balerdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Koulierakis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evan Ndicka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nahuel Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niccolò Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marten de Roon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mora 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
33
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
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: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +8
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Roma's Ruthless Blitz Silences Via del Mare
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. A ruthless attacking masterclass from the league leaders leaves no doubt about their title credentials early in the campaign.
An Early Roman Onslaught
The Intensity was completely dictated by the visitors from the opening whistle at Via del Mare. Any hopes of a cagey affair were instantly shattered when D. Malen set the tone with a clinical opener in just the fourth minute. AS Roma looked every bit the table-toppers they are, pressing high up the pitch and suffocating Lecce deep in their own half. The hosts struggled to establish any meaningful rhythm, constantly chasing shadows as Roma dominated possession with a commanding 65 percent share of the ball. It was a suffocating start that laid the groundwork for a dominant away performance, immediately neutralizing the passionate home crowd and establishing complete control of the midfield.
A Devastating Double Blow
The true turning point arrived in a brutal two-minute spell that entirely destroyed the Balance of the match. In the 23rd minute, Malen struck again, finishing off a slick attacking move assisted by Wesley Franca to secure a brilliant hero brace. Before the home side could even regroup or catch their breath, M. Soule found the back of the net in the 25th minute, effectively killing the contest before the half-hour mark. The Stakes felt immense for a Lecce side flirting with the lower half of the table, but they were simply outclassed by an elite attacking unit today. Roma's fluid passing network, completing well over 500 accurate passes, left the home defence completely overwhelmed and desperately searching for answers.
The Final Polish
With the result beyond all doubt, the second half became a masterclass in game management and tactical discipline. The Upset Factor had dropped to absolute zero, but Roma were not quite finished putting on a show. Introduced to add fresh attacking impetus, R. Mora made an instant impact, grabbing a superb super sub goal in the 65th minute thanks to an incisive pass from G. Mancini. Meanwhile, Paulo Dybala delivered a clinic in the final third, earning top honours alongside defensive rock Mario Hermoso. This ruthless 4-0 victory cements Roma's flawless start to the campaign, while Lecce must quickly regroup and address their defensive frailties to avoid slipping further down into a grim relegation battle.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Lecce's season?
Lecce drops to 13th place with a negative goal difference, highlighting the urgent need to tighten their defence to avoid a grim relegation battle.
How did substitute Paulo Dybala change the game?
Despite the question's premise, Dybala actually started the match, orchestrating Roma's attack with three key passes and earning Man of the Match honours for his flawless playmaking.
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.
Early Statement Needed at Via del Mare
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. Lecce's perfect start collides with a top-heavy Roma side in an early six-pointer that will set the tone for their respective campaigns.
The Setup
August 31, 2026, brings a fascinating league clash to Stadio Via del Mare. Lecce enter this match brimming with confidence and boasting a formidable Form rating following an emphatic opening day win. Conversely, AS Roma travel south with an offensive arsenal reflected in an off-the-charts Stars rating. Even in gameweek two, the Stakes feel massive; this match has the distinct flavour of a six-pointer as the high-flying hosts aim to solidify a shock top-four push, while Roma desperately need to kickstart their season. The underlying Balance strictly favours the visitors, but unseating Lecce in their own backyard is never straightforward.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges entirely on cutting off the supply line. Lecce defender Kialonda Gaspar faces the unenviable task of containing Donyell Malen. With Paulo Dybala expertly pulling the strings and already racking up assists in Roma's setup, Gaspar must cut out the incisive runs early, or the home defence will be sliced open repeatedly.
Our Prediction
The probabilities lean heavily toward Roma, and it is hard to argue against their sheer attacking firepower. We expect Lecce to hold firm initially thanks to the heroics of Wladimiro Falcone between the sticks, but the away side's quality should eventually break them down. Our take is a 1-3 away victory, sealed late in the second half as the game stretches.