Serie A Regular Season - 4
Lecce 1 - 2 FT Cagliari
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' Tiago Gabriel (R. Sottil)
20' Tiago Gabriel
A. Belotti (M. Palestra) 33'
Sebastiano Esposito 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ A. Gallo ↑C. Ndaba
46' ↓ A. Sala ↑M. Kaba
Matteo Prati 58'
↓ S. Esposito ↑G. Gaetano 60'
↓ M. Prati ↑M. Felici 60'
61' ↓ R. Sottil ↑Tete Morente
A. Belotti 71'
↓ A. Belotti ↑S. Kilicsoy 72'
73' ↓ Y. Ramadani ↑F. Camarda
↓ M. Adopo ↑G. Zappa 73'
80' ↓ S. Pierotti ↑K. Ndri
↓ A. Deiola ↑L. Mazzitelli 86'
Adam Obert 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
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
5
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
K. Gaspar 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tiago Gabriel 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.7
Rating
A. Gallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
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
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
A. Sala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
S. Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
80
Entry
N. Stulic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sottil
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
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
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Siebert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
L. Banda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Kovac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ndri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Camarda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
E. Caprile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Y. Mina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Luperto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Obert
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Palestra 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
M. Adopo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
M. Prati 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
A. Deiola 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Folorunsho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
S. Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
A. Belotti 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.2
Rating
BENCH
G. Ciocci
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Sarno
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Di Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Zappa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Mazzitelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Gaetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rog
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cavuoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kilicsoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Felici
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Borrelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Pavoletti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/09/2025 | Lecce | 1 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Via del Mare |
| 19/01/2025 | Cagliari | 4 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 31/08/2024 | Lecce | 1 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 05/05/2024 | Cagliari | 1 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 06/01/2024 | Lecce | 1 - 1 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 12/07/2020 | Cagliari | 0 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Sardegna Arena |
| 25/11/2019 | Lecce | 2 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 26/02/2012 | Cagliari | 1 - 2 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Sant'Elia (Cagliari) |
| 02/10/2011 | Lecce | 0 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare (Lecce) |
| 17/04/2011 | Lecce | 3 - 3 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare (Lecce) |
Lecce Win
Cagliari Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -3
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
Belotti's Brace Ignites Cagliari Comeback at Via del Mare
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. A clinical masterclass from Andrea Belotti deepened Lecce's relegation worries as Cagliari's resilience turned an early deficit into a vital three points.
Early Spark at Via del Mare
The encounter at Via del Mare burst into life almost immediately, as the home side sought to ignite their stuttering season. In the 5th minute, Riccardo Sottil provided a moment of creative brilliance, feeding Tiago Gabriel who slotted home to give Lecce an early advantage. The Giallorossi edged possession with 52%, attempting to control the tempo from the back. However, an Intensity rating of 10.5 tells the story of a match that refused to settle. A barrage of 26 shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, with Cagliari refusing to be intimidated by the early setback, gradually finding their rhythm through quick transitions and set-piece pressure.
The Gallo Finds His Voice
The narrative shifted as the visitors regained their composure, reflected in a Balance score of 8.0. The equaliser arrived in the 33rd minute when M. Palestra delivered a pinpoint cross for Andrea Belotti to power home a signature header. This goal completely altered the psychological landscape of the match. Despite Lecce’s attempts to regain the lead, the clinical nature of the Cagliari attack began to show. Goalkeepers at both ends were kept busy, making a combined 8 saves to keep the scoreline tight. The constant movement of Belotti kept the Lecce backline on edge, as the Sardinian side transitioned from a defensive posture to a dominant offensive threat.
Penalty Drama and Table Implications
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes reached a fever pitch with both managers demanding more from their squads. The decisive moment came in the 71st minute when a penalty was awarded to the visitors. Andrea Belotti stepped up with ice in his veins, converting the spot-kick to secure his brace and the lead. Lecce pushed desperately for a late leveller, but their lack of a clinical finisher proved costly as they failed to capitalise on 11 total corners. The 2-1 victory propels Cagliari to 7th in the table with 7 points from four matches. Conversely, for Lecce, the result is a bitter pill to swallow; rooted to the bottom of Serie A with just one point, the pressure on the coaching staff is reaching a breaking point.
Key Questions
What made Andrea Belotti the Man of the Match?
Belotti's 9.2 rating was earned through a clinical brace, including a headed equaliser and a high-pressure penalty, securing all three points for Cagliari.
How did Lecce complete the comeback from behind?
Lecce did not complete a comeback; they surrendered an early lead provided by Tiago Gabriel, eventually losing 1-2 to a resilient Cagliari side.
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.
Tactical Stalemate Looming: Lecce Host Cagliari
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. A cagey early-season encounter where defensive discipline likely outweighs attacking flair at the Via del Mare.
The Setup
As we hit Round 4, Lecce finds themselves in a precarious position. Their current Form of WLDLL highlights a lack of consistency that sees them sitting 17th in the table. Conversely, Cagliari enters this fixture with more confidence, occupying 12th place after a string of positive results. While the Stakes are statistically low this early in the campaign, the psychological impact of a result here is significant. Cagliari’s Balance score suggests a team more comfortable in their defensive shell, waiting to exploit the gaps left by a desperate home side.
Key Battle
The primary conflict will unfold between Lecce's attacking ambition and Cagliari's organized backline. F. Camarda is tasked with providing the spark for the hosts, but he faces a stern test against Stars like Yerry Mina. Mina’s aerial dominance and positioning have been pivotal for the visitors. In midfield, M. Berisha will need to win the physical battle against M. Palestra to ensure Lecce maintains territorial control.
Our Prediction
Lecce will likely dominate possession but struggle to create high-quality chances against a deep block. Cagliari is content to play on the counter, utilizing the pace of S. Kılıçsoy. How it unfolds: a frustrating evening for the home fans where a set-piece might be the only way to break the deadlock. We expect a 1-1 draw, a result that satisfies neither side's long-term ambitions but keeps the scoreboard moving.