Lecce vs Cagliari Prediction 19.09.2025
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Lecce vs Cagliari Prediction
Lecce vs Cagliari Prediction and Betting Tips for Friday’s Serie A clash at Stadio Via del Mare. The hosts are desperate to get off the mark after a rough start, while the visitors look to build on last week’s success. In this article, you’ll find insights from XpertStats experts and the latest Serie A Predictions to guide your betting choices.
- Lecce are still chasing their first win of the season after three matches.
- Cagliari come in boosted by their 2-0 victory over Parma last weekend.
- Both sides have struggled historically in head-to-head clashes, with plenty of draws.
- Stadio Via del Mare has not been a happy hunting ground for Lecce in recent months.
Lecce’s season has gone downhill quickly. A 4-1 beating at the hands of Atalanta left them rooted to the bottom with just a single point and a single goal to their name. Eusebio Di Francesco is already feeling the heat. Can he really turn things around with this squad? The numbers don’t look promising: only one win in their last 12 home league games and eight of those without finding the net. That’s a grim return. Last season, they edged Cagliari here 1-0, but without Nikola Krstovic leading the line anymore, repeating that feat looks far less likely.
And yet, football has a way of surprising us. Lecce showed fight in the Coppa Italia opener and they’re not entirely lacking talent. Newcomers like Nikola Stulic and young Francesco Camarda are still adapting, but if either can spark into form, the story could change quickly. Still, the fact that their most reliable attacking options are unproven speaks volumes. The Salentini faithful will turn up, as they always do, but patience is running thin.
For Cagliari, things feel far brighter. Fabio Pisacane’s men just beat Parma 2-0, with Yerry Mina and Mattia Felici grabbing the goals. That win came after holding Fiorentina to a draw and nearly snatching a point off Napoli before conceding in stoppage time. Not bad at all for a side tipped to struggle. Belotti and Esposito didn’t score against Parma, but their presence up front stretched the defense and gave others the space to strike. That’s a good sign for the weeks ahead.
History isn’t entirely on their side though. Cagliari have managed just one win in their last seven Serie A games against Lecce. But guess what? That lone win came in January, a 4-1 hammering at Unipol Domus. They’ll remember that. And while their away form is nothing to brag about, this Lecce side looks vulnerable. Put it together, and the momentum seems to be with the Rossoblu. Fans looking for bold calls in their weekend slips might just fancy backing them again. For more detailed analysis, check out our Serie A Predictions page.
On the eve of the Cagliari clash, Lecce coach Eusebio Di Francesco stressed the need for stability, avoiding experiments that could create confusion. He hinted at a possible Camarda–Stulic partnership up front but insisted on giving trust to his players. Ramadani and Berisha are growing in midfield, while youngsters like Sala and Pierotti still need tactical maturity. “We’re finding balance,” he said, urging patience as the squad develops.
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Backing Cagliari not to lose looks the smarter call here. Lecce sit bottom with only one point after three matches, scoring just once. Their 4-1 collapse at Atalanta summed up their defensive fragility, conceding three goals in 25 minutes. At home, the trend is bleak: one win in their last 12 league games and eight of those without scoring. That’s not the kind of form that builds confidence. Cagliari, meanwhile, arrive with momentum. They just beat Parma 2-0, after narrowly losing to Napoli and holding Fiorentina. Pisacane’s side have found balance with Mina at the back and Belotti-Esposito pressing up front, even if the goals came from elsewhere last week. Away form is a worry, but Lecce’s problems look heavier. Given Lecce’s toothless attack and Cagliari’s recent grit, X2 (Cagliari or Draw) feels justified. Even if the Rossoblu don’t win, Lecce’s struggles make it hard to imagine them collecting all three points.
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