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Lecce vs Bologna Prediction, Tips & Odds

Lecce vs Bologna

Serie ARegular Season - 6
Lecce
#12 · Serie A
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VS
Stadio Via del Mare, Lecce
Bologna
#18 · Serie A
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★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.88
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.83 (implied 54.6%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 57.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.75). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (57.1% vs 54.6%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Bologna to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Bologna currently sits in 18th place, struggling to find form with no wins in their last five matches, resulting in two draws and three losses. Their goal-scoring has been a challenge, with only three goals scored so far this season, highlighting a pressing need for improvement in their attacking play. In contrast, Lecce occupies 12th place with two wins and three losses from their opening five fixtures. They have managed to score five goals but have also conceded ten, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Lecce's recent form shows a mixed bag, with their last five matches yielding two wins and three losses. This inconsistency may affect their confidence going into the match against Bologna. The model gives Bologna a win probability of 47.2%, while Lecce's chance stands at 24.1%. The projected score suggests a competitive encounter with a potential for over 2.5 goals at 47.5%. A key caveat is that if Lecce can tighten their defense and capitalize on Bologna's current struggles, they could turn the tide in their favor. For a detailed breakdown of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis comes from The Daily Punt Analysis Team, utilizing an in-house model that assesses expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Lecce Win39%3.96
Draw24%3.31
Bologna Win37%2.02
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8050.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.8354.5%

Lecce manage games at home, conceding just 1.35 goals per match. Bologna score 1.09 on the road.

Correct Score
Lecce 1-1 Bologna
5.9716.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Lecce -0.0
2.8633%

Lecce have been the stronger side, winning 35% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.97
16.8%
0-1
6.73
14.9%
1-2
8.10
12.4%
0-0
8.40
12.0%
0-2
9.04
11.2%
1-0
10.00
10.1%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Lecce
-0.0
2.86
Bologna
+0.0
1.44

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Lecce are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Lecce vs Bologna
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
4.103.302.012.001.821.791.92
Pinnacle
4.173.212.002.021.83——
William Hill
3.603.252.00——1.831.95
Bet365
3.703.402.002.001.801.801.95
1xBet
4.223.402.072.071.881.791.94

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
71.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
45.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
27.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XLecce or Draw
63%1.80
12Lecce or Bologna
76%1.33
X2Draw or Bologna
61%1.27

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Bologna leads 7-0)
0 Lecce3 Draw7 Bologna
12 Apr
Bologna
2-0
Lecce
Serie A
Sept 25
Lecce
2-2
Bologna
Serie A
Feb 25
Lecce
0-0
Bologna
Serie A
Nov 24
Bologna
1-0
Lecce
Serie A
Feb 24
Bologna
4-0
Lecce
Serie A
Dec 23
Lecce
1-1
Bologna
Serie A
Jun 23
Lecce
2-3
Bologna
Serie A
Oct 22
Bologna
2-0
Lecce
Serie A
Jul 20
Bologna
3-2
Lecce
Serie A
Dec 19
Lecce
2-3
Bologna
Serie A

In the last 10 matches between Lecce and Bologna, Bologna has won 7 times, Lecce has drawn 3 times, and Lecce has yet to secure a victory. The scorelines indicate a significant advantage for Bologna, with several matches ending in decisive wins, including a 4-0 victory and multiple 2-0 results. While there have been three draws, the majority of encounters have seen Bologna outscoring Lecce, suggesting a one-sided trend in their recent history. Lecce's last win against Bologna dates back several matches, highlighting their struggle to overcome this opponent.

Serie A Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
AS Roma
54101431113
DWWWW
2
Inter
5410158713
DWWWW
3
Lazio
541083513
WDWWW
4
Cagliari
540152312
WWWLW
5
AC Milan
5320104611
WDDWW
6
Frosinone
531194510
WDWWL
12
Lecce
5203510-56
LWLLW
18
Bologna
502336-32
DLDLL
19
Genoa
5014310-71
LDLLL
20
Venezia
5005413-90
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
LecceHome
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 61.50 pts/game
BolognaAway
0W0D2L
2 playedGF 0 · GA 20.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
LecceBologna
0.97Goals p.g.1.09
1.35Goals conceded p.g.1.35
23%Clean sheets29%
35%Win rate41%
2.32Avg goals in match2.44
1.03xG per game1.08
0.42xGA per game-0.21
40%Possession %55%
3.6Shots on target / game3.4
3.9Corners per game4.2
Lecce
Recent Form

Lecce have won 6 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include beat Lecce 3-2 and lost to Lecce 0-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 4D 16L from the last 31 games (35% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: LecceAll competitions
20 Sept
AC Milan
3-0
Lecce
Serie A
13 Sept
Lecce
3-2
Monza
Serie A
07 Sept
Cagliari
1-0
Lecce
Serie A
31 Aug
Lecce
0-4
AS Roma
Serie A
23 Aug
Venezia
0-2
Lecce
Serie A
17 Aug
Palermo
2-0
Lecce
Coppa Italia
11
Win
35%
4
Draw
13%
16
Lost
52%
Bologna
Recent Form

Bologna have won 9 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 0 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Napoli 1-0 and lost to Atalanta 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 6D 14L from the last 34 games (41% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BolognaAll competitions
19 Sept
Bologna
1-1
Torino
Serie A
13 Sept
Napoli
1-0
Bologna
Serie A
31 Aug
Atalanta
1-0
Bologna
Serie A
24 Aug
Bologna
0-1
Lazio
Serie A
15 Aug
Brighton
1-0
Bologna
Friendlies Clubs
08 Aug
Bologna
1-4
Pisa
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
41%
6
Draw
18%
14
Lost
41%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Lecce

No reported absences

Bologna

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Lecce Win3.96 (38.6%)
Bologna Win2.02 (37%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.02 (45.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.83 (54.5%)
Both Teams Score1.80 (50.4%)
BTTS No1.94 (49.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.31 (24.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Lecce have averaged 3.9 corners per match at home; Bologna 4.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Lecce have generated 1.03 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 35% of them. They put 3.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Lecce player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.