Lecce, a team close to relegation, started strong with 11 points in the first five rounds, but have since struggled. Despite holding 13th place, they face a tough schedule after the Cagliari game, potentially slipping down to the relegation zone. A positive result against Cagliari is crucial to prevent a potential relegation.

Cagliari, a long-time Italian top-flight team, has been relegated multiple times but has returned to Serie A after winning the Serie B playoffs last season. This season, they are 18th with 14 points, tied with Verona in the safe zone (17th place).

Lameck Banda, a key offensive player, has been red-carded and unavailable for two games. Marin Pongracic, a central defender, served a one-game suspension vs Atalanta and is likely to return to the starting lineup. Nicola Sansone, another key player, is questionable due to an injury. Pontus Almqvist and Kastriot Dermaku are also sidelined with injuries. The team’s offense will be affected by these injuries.

Antoine Makoumbou, a key defensive midfielder, will be available for the Lecce game after serving a one-game suspension against Empoli. Gianluca Lapadula, the team’s best goalscorer last year, will miss the previous game against AC Milan due to broken ribs. Eldor Shomurodov, Nahitan Nandez, Tommaso Augello, and Marko Rog will also be absent due to injuries. Coach Claudio Ranieri expressed disappointment with the team’s performance after a disappointing match against AC Milan.

Predicted lineups:

Lecce

Goalkeeper: Wladimiro Falcone
Defenders: Valentin Gendrey, Federico Bashirotto, Marin Pongracic, Antonino Gallo
Midfielders: Mohamed Kaba, Ylber Ramadani, Hamza Rafia
Forwards: Gabriel Strefezza, Nikola Krstovic, Remi Oudin

Cagliari

Goalkeeper: Simone Scuffet
Defenders: Gabriele Zappa, Edoardo Goldaniga, Alberto Dossena, Paulo Azzi
Midfielders: Alessandro Deiola, Antoine Makoumbou, Nicolas Viola, Matteo Prati
Forwards: Gaetano Oristanio, Leonardo Pavoletti

Lecce VS Cagliari (Last 6 matches)

• Lecce – 1 win
• Cagliari – 2 wins
• Draws – 3

Over all competition record

Italy – Serie A Stats

Cagliari can potentially break down Lecce, but they may concede. Both teams are expected to score in a 2-1 victory for Lecce after 90 minutes.

Winning probability: Lecce – 43% , Draw – 29% , Cagliari – 28%

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