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Venezia vs Lecce Prediction, Tips & Odds

Venezia vs Lecce

Serie ARegular Season - 1
Venezia
#18 · Serie A
LLLWD
0 - 2
Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, Venice
Referee: A. Rapuano
Lecce
#12 · Serie A
LWLWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.97
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.92 (implied 52.0%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 54.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.83). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (54.5% vs 52.0%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Lecce to win this match against Venezia, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Lecce enters the new season after finishing in mid-table last year, which reflects a level of stability. Although both teams have not yet played this season, Lecce's recent form shows three wins out of their last five matches, indicating a positive trajectory as they look to build on last year’s performance. On the other hand, Venezia's last five matches reveal a mixed form, with three wins, one draw, and one loss. However, they have struggled overall in the league and will need to improve significantly to avoid repeating their past difficulties. Their position as the bottom team last season means they have a lot to prove, and they will be eager to start on a positive note. The model output suggests a win probability of around 60% for Lecce in this matchup. While Lecce appears to have the upper hand based on recent form and league stability, the uncertainty lies in how both teams will adapt to the start of the new season. The full methodology of our analysis, which combines expected goals and actual results, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs this in-house model to provide these insights.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
Venezia Win45%2.02
Draw24%3.20
Lecce Win31%4.07
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9252.3%

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

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6751.1%

Venezia manage games at home, conceding just 1.36 goals per match. Lecce score 0.96 on the road.

Correct Score
Venezia 1-1 Lecce
5.7917.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Venezia -0.5
1.9439%

Venezia have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.79
17.3%
1-0
6.07
16.5%
0-0
7.68
13.1%
2-1
8.28
12.1%
2-0
8.70
11.5%
0-1
9.51
10.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Venezia clean sheets, in line with their 36% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Venezia
-0.0
1.44
Lecce
+0.0
2.82
Venezia
-0.3
1.72
Lecce
+0.3
3.45
Venezia
-0.5
1.94
Lecce
+0.5
3.90
Venezia
-1.5
3.75
Lecce
+1.5
9.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Venezia 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

Venezia vs Lecce
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.223.153.302.201.651.901.85
Marathonbet
2.013.284.252.241.671.941.77
Betfair
2.003.254.332.201.651.871.87
Pinnacle
2.033.304.302.281.69
SBO
2.003.153.842.261.69
William Hill
2.003.104.001.911.85
Bet365
2.003.204.102.201.671.951.80
1xBet
2.053.354.342.311.721.941.79
Unibet
1.933.104.252.231.641.931.81
888Sport
2.003.003.902.201.651.911.85
Betano
2.003.254.102.251.671.931.82
Superbet
2.023.304.102.221.671.971.82
BetVictor
1.953.204.102.101.631.901.80

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
87.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
67.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
48.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
23.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XVenezia or Draw
69%1.24
12Venezia or Lecce
76%1.34
X2Draw or Lecce
55%1.79

Head to Head

Last 8 Meetings (Lecce leads 3-1)
1 Venezia4 Draw3 Lecce
Apr 25
Lecce
1-1
Venezia
Serie A
Nov 24
Venezia
0-1
Lecce
Serie A
May 21
Lecce
1-1
Venezia
Serie B
May 21
Venezia
1-0
Lecce
Serie B
Mar 21
Venezia
2-3
Lecce
Serie B
Dec 20
Lecce
2-2
Venezia
Serie B
Feb 19
Venezia
1-1
Lecce
Serie B
Sept 18
Lecce
2-1
Venezia
Serie B

The head-to-head record between Venezia and Lecce stands at 1 win for Venezia, 4 draws, and 3 wins for Lecce over the last 8 matches. This indicates a relatively balanced contest, with Lecce holding a slight edge. The scorelines reflect a mix of tight encounters, as evidenced by four matches ending in draws and several close results, such as Lecce's 2-1 and 2-2 draws with Venezia. Notably, Venezia's last victory against Lecce was in May 2021, suggesting a trend where Lecce has been more successful in recent matchups.

Serie A Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
AS Roma
330010199
WWW
2
Inter
33008359
WWW
3
Como
32107347
WWD
4
AC Milan
32105237
DWW
5
Juventus
32104137
DWW
6
Lazio
22002026
WW
12
Lecce
210124-23
LW
18
Venezia
300327-50
LLL
19
Genoa
300317-60
LLL
20
Fiorentina
300319-80
LLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
VeneziaHome
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 0 · GA 20.00 pts/game
LecceAway
1W0D0L
1 playedGF 2 · GA 03.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
VeneziaLecce
2.43Goals p.g.0.96
1.36Goals conceded p.g.1.29
36%Clean sheets25%
50%Win rate36%
3.79Avg goals in match2.25
1.45xG per game1.03
0.80xGA per game0.42
59%Possession %40%
4.3Shots on target / game3.6
3.3Corners per game3.9
Venezia
Recent Form

Venezia have won 5 of their last 6 matches at home, drawing 0 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Venezia 0-2 and beat Venezia 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 3D 4L from the last 14 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: VeneziaAll competitions
02 Sept
Udinese
2-1
Venezia
Coppa Italia
28 Aug
AC Milan
2-0
Venezia
Serie A
23 Aug
Venezia
0-2
Lecce
Serie A
15 Aug
Venezia
3-2
Modena
Coppa Italia
08 Aug
Stade Brestois 29
2-2
Venezia
Friendlies Clubs
01 Aug
Saint Etienne
4-3
Venezia
Friendlies Clubs
7
Win
50%
3
Draw
21%
4
Lost
29%
Lecce
Recent Form

Lecce have won 5 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include beat Venezia 0-2 and lost to Palermo 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 4D 14L from the last 28 games (36% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: LecceAll competitions
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
09 Aug
Lecce
1-0
SS Monopoli
Friendlies Clubs
29 Jul
Lecce
5-2
Bistrica
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Lecce
2-2
Istra 1961
Friendlies Clubs
10
Win
36%
4
Draw
14%
14
Lost
50%

Lineups

Confirmed

Venezia3-5-2Confirmed

4Bartol FranjićDEF
17Armel Bella-KotchapDEF
3Joel SchingtienneDEF
45Akor AdamsFWD
10John YeboahFWD
1Filip StankovićGK
18Antoine HainautMID
14Thierry CorreiaMID
26Toma BašićMID
6Gianluca BusioMID
71Kike PérezMID
95Ale GomesDEF
25Redouane HalhalDEF
20Richie SagradoDEF
5Ridgeciano HapsDEF
90Alvin Obinna OkoroFWD
56Kornel LismanFWD
11Marko FarjiFWD
7Albion RrahmaniFWD
29Lion LauberbachFWD
96Lorenzo MontipòGK
19Simon SohmMID
55Simone PanadaMID
8Lamine FanneMID
30Matteo DagassoMID
21Þórir Jóhann HelgasonMID

Lecce4-3-3Confirmed

17Danilo VeigaDEF
4Kialonda GasparDEF
25Antonino GalloDEF
5Jamil SiebertDEF
50Santiago PierottiFWD
69Willem GeubbelsFWD
11N'Dri KonanFWD
30Wladimiro FalconeGK
79Oumar NgomMID
28Olaf GorterMID
29Lassana CoulibalyMID
3Corrie NdabaDEF
44Tiago GabrielDEF
34Hjalte LærkeFWD
9Nikola ŠtulićFWD
22Paco EstebanFWD
33Plamen PenevGK
1Marco BleveGK
8Sadik FofanaMID
14Youssef MalehMID
16Omri GandelmanMID

Unavailable Players

6 players

Venezia4

A. Adorante
Missing FixtureHernia
A. Duncan
Missing FixtureInjury
M. Moreno
Missing FixtureHealth problems
M. Sverko
Missing FixtureHip Injury

Lecce2

L. Banda
Missing FixtureInactive
M. Berisha
Missing FixtureThigh Injury

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
Venezia Win2.02 (44.9%)
Lecce Win4.07 (30.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.22 (48.9%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.67 (51.1%)
Both Teams Score1.92 (52.3%)
BTTS No1.82 (47.7%)
Speculative
Draw3.20 (24.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

A. Rapuano has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Venezia have averaged 3.3 corners per match at home; Lecce 3.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Venezia have generated 1.45 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 4.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Venezia player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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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.