Serie A Regular Season - 26
Lecce 0 - 2 FT Inter
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' ↓ K. Gaspar ↑J. Siebert
S. de Vrij 10'
17' Tiago Gabriel
HT
F. Dimarco 51'
59' ↓ O. Gandelman ↑O. Ngom
60' ↓ R. Sottil ↑L. Banda
↓ P. Sucic ↑H. Mkhitaryan 60'
↓ S. de Vrij ↑M. Akanji 60'
↓ M. Thuram ↑A. Bonny 69'
↓ Luis Henrique ↑A. Diouf 69'
H. Mkhitaryan 75'
M. Akanji (F. Dimarco) 82'
83' ↓ S. Pierotti ↑K. Ndri
83' ↓ L. Coulibaly ↑N. Stulic
A. Bastoni 88'
↓ A. Bastoni ↑Carlos Augusto 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lecce
Goalkeepers
Wladimiro Falcone 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danilo Veiga 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kialonda Gaspar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
4
Entry
Tiago Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonino Gallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Omri Gandelman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
59
Entry
Ylber Ramadani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lassana Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Santiago Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Walid Cheddira 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Riccardo Sottil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Christian Früchtl 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jasper Samooja
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jamil Siebert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Pérez
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
Gaby Jean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lameck Banda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oumar Ngom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
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
Alex Sala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Marchwiński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konan N'Dri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Štulić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Inter
Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
94
Minutes
Defenders
Yann Bisseck 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Stefan de Vrij
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alessandro Bastoni 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
73%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Luís Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Davide Frattesi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Piotr Zieliński 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
92
Passes
2
Duels
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Federico Dimarco
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Marcus Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Francesco Pio Esposito
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josep Martínez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Manuel Akanji 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Francesco Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Cocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Darmian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iwo Kaczmarski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Topalović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/01/2026 | Inter | 1 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 26/01/2025 | Lecce | 0 - 4 | Inter | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 24/08/2024 | Inter | 2 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 25/02/2024 | Lecce | 0 - 4 | Inter | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 23/12/2023 | Inter | 2 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 05/03/2023 | Inter | 2 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 13/08/2022 | Lecce | 1 - 2 | Inter | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 19/01/2020 | Lecce | 1 - 1 | Inter | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 26/08/2019 | Inter | 4 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 29/01/2012 | Lecce | 1 - 0 | Inter | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare (Lecce) |
Lecce Win
Inter Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +41
P: 26 GD: +21
P: 26 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +12
P: 26 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +22
P: 26 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +3
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -22
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -23
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
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
Inter Persistence Finally Cracks Lecce Resistance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Inter’s persistent dominance finally cracked Lecce’s defensive shell, proving exactly why they are the runaway leaders in the title race.
The Siege of Salento
Inter arrived at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare with one clear goal: to dismantle the home side's resistance. They dominated possession completely, controlling 68% of the ball and turning the pitch into a one-way street. Lecce played a dangerous game, absorbing a relentless Intensity that saw the visitors fire a barrage of 24 shots toward goal. Piotr Zieliński pulled the strings in midfield, orchestrating wave after wave of pressure. However, the first half remained a frustrating stalemate for the league leaders. The Balance of the match was tilted entirely toward Milan, but the clinical edge was missing in the final third. It was a classic encounter where the giants faced a low block designed to frustrate, and for over an hour, the home fans harbored hopes of a significant Upset Factor.
Tactical Shifts and VAR Drama
The second half brought the real drama and tested Inter's resolve. F. Dimarco thought he had broken the deadlock in the 51st minute, but VAR intervened to rule it out for offside. It was a massive gut punch for Inter, but they refused to blink. The Stakes were far too high for a slip-up in the title race. Manager Simone Inzaghi turned to his bench, and the impact was immediate. Bringing on Henrikh Mkhitaryan changed the tempo of the attack entirely. While Wladimiro Falcone was performing miracles in the Lecce goal with six crucial saves, the sheer volume of pressure eventually became unsustainable. The deadlock finally shattered in the 75th minute when Mkhitaryan found the breakthrough, shifting the momentum permanently in Inter's favor.
Closing the Door in the South
Once the first goal went in, the floodgates opened. M. Akanji, another substitute, doubled the lead just seven minutes later, nodding home from a Dimarco cross to seal the three points. This wasn't just a win; it was a statement of intent from the Nerazzurri. For Lecce, this was a cruel ending to a brave defensive display. They remain precariously close to the drop zone, and this defeat keeps the Stakes of their survival battle at a fever pitch. Inter continues their march toward the Scudetto, showing they have the depth and the patience to break down even the most stubborn opponents. The vast difference in quality was eventually mirrored in the scoreline, leaving no doubt about who currently rules the Italian peninsula.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Lecce's season?
The defeat leaves Lecce in a precarious 17th position, deeply involved in the relegation battle as they struggle to find consistent results.
How did substitute Wladimiro Falcone change the game?
Starting the match rather than subbing on, Falcone was Lecce's hero, making six saves to keep Inter frustrated until the final 15 minutes.
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.
Inter's Title Charge Meets Lecce's Survival Fight
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Inter’s relentless march toward the Scudetto looks unstoppable against a Lecce side flirting dangerously with the drop zone.
The Setup
The atmosphere at the Stadio Via del Mare will be tense as Lecce attempts to derail the league leaders. Inter arrives with a perfect Form rating after five consecutive wins, looking every bit the champions-elect. Their defensive record is equally terrifying for the hosts, with Yann Sommer securing four clean sheets in his last five outings. While the Stakes couldn't be higher for Lecce's survival hopes, Inter's away record—10 wins from 12—suggests they are clinical specialists on the road. The Balance of the match is heavily tilted toward Milan, leaving the home side needing a tactical miracle to escape with even a point.
Key Battle
This match will be won or lost on the flanks. Federico Dimarco has been in scintillating form, providing four assists recently, and his battle with the Lecce wide defensive unit will be pivotal. Lecce's back line must stay disciplined to track the late runs of M. Thuram, who excels at stretching defenses to create gaps for others. If Lecce's midfield cannot stop the service from deep provided by A. Bastoni, it will be a long evening for the Salentini.
Our Prediction
Our take is that Inter will professionalize this performance early. Expect the visitors to dominate possession and use their superior Stars to pin Lecce back. The movement of Lautaro Martínez is likely to be the undoing of a Lecce defense that has struggled for consistency. We expect a controlled Inter victory, likely settled by a two-goal margin, as they continue to tighten their grip on the Serie A trophy.