Lecce vs Napoli Preview & Prediction: Team News, H2H, lineups 2025
Lecce vs Napoli Preview – Match Preview
Lecce have had a poor start to the new Serie A season, winning only one match and collecting six points from their first eight games. They are currently close to the relegation zone.
The Giallorossi began this month well with a 1-0 away win over Parma, thanks to Riccardo Sottil’s first-half goal. They then played a goalless draw at home against Sassuolo. Last weekend, Eusebio Di Francesco’s team gave a good fight at Udinese but lost 3-2, with Medon Berisha and Konan Ndri scoring for Lecce.
Napoli, on the other hand, remain at the top of the Serie A table with 18 points from eight matches. Despite a surprise 1-0 defeat to Torino in mid-October — where they dominated possession, shots, and xG — the defending champions bounced back strongly with a 3-1 home win against Inter Milan. Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay, and Frank Anguissa were the goal scorers.
That victory over Inter was an excellent response after a tough week in Europe, where Antonio Conte’s side suffered a 6-2 defeat to PSV in the Champions League.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Lecce vs Napoli |
| Competition | Serie A, Round 9 |
| Date (Today) | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Kick-off | 11:00 PM IST ( 17:30 UTC) |
| Venue | Stadio Via del Mare |
| City | Lecce, Italy |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Lecce Win | Napoli Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 7 | 18 | 14 |
Lecce vs Napoli – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May 2025 | Lecce | Napoli | 0-1 | Serie A |
| 26 Oct 2024 | Napoli | Lecce | 1-0 | Serie A |
| 26 May 2024 | Napoli | Lecce | 0-0 | Serie A |
| 30 Sep 2023 | Lecce | Napoli | 0-4 | Serie A |
| 07 Apr 2023 | Lecce | Napoli | 1-2 | Serie A |
Lecce – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2025 | Lazio | 0-1 | Away | W |
| 19 May 2025 | Torino | 1-0 | Home | W |
| 13 Apr 2025 | Juventus | 2-1 | Away | L |
| 06 Apr 2025 | Venezia | 1-1 | Home | D |
| 03 May 2025 | Napoli | 0-1 | Home | L |
Napoli – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | Cagliari | 2-0 | Home | W |
| 19 May 2025 | Parma | 0-0 | Away | D |
| 11 May 2025 | Genoa | 2-2 | Home | D |
| 03 May 2025 | Lecce | 1-0 | Away | W |
| 27 Apr 2025 | Torino | 2-0 | Home | W |
Lecce vs Napoli Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecce | 17 | 38† | 8-10-20 | 34 | 27 | 58 | –31 | L-D-W-(?)-(?) |
| Napoli | — | 7‡ | 5-0-2 | 15 | 12 | 7 | +5 | W-W-W-?-? |
Lecce vs Napoli : Team strengths vs risks
| Category | Strengths | Risks / Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Home Advantage | Generally perform better at Stadio Via del Mare, with strong crowd support. | Still struggle to dominate possession and convert chances even at home. |
| Defensive Shape | Compact defensive structure under Eusebio Di Francesco; full-backs stay disciplined. | Vulnerable against fast-paced counter-attacks and high pressing sides like Napoli. |
| Set Pieces | Can threaten from corners and free kicks through tall defenders like Kialonda Gaspar. | Poor marking during opposition corners — have conceded multiple goals this way. |
| Midfield Energy | Players like Ylber Ramadani and Lassana Coulibaly provide work-rate and pressing intensity. | Lack of creativity; midfield struggles to build attacks or maintain possession under pressure. |
| Attack | Quick wingers like Tete Morente and Riccardo Sottil (when fit) can exploit spaces behind defenders. | Finishing has been poor; rely too much on counter-attacks and individual moments. |
| Current Form | Showed improvement with a win over Parma and draw with Sassuolo. | Inconsistent performances; morale affected by recent defeats. |
Lecce vs Napoli Team News & Lineup
Lecce (4-3-3):
Falcone, Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Gallo, Coulibaly, Ramadani, Berisha, Stulic, Pierotti, Morente
Team news:
The home team will miss Gaby Jean (knee ligament injury), Filip Marchwinski (not fully fit), and Riccardo Sottil (muscle injury).
Napoli (4-4-2):
Milinkovic-Savic, Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Jesus, Spinazzola, Gilmour, Politano, Anguissa, McTominay, Lucca, Neres
Team news:
Napoli will be without their key strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Romelu Lukaku, who are still injured. Amir Rrahmani, Stanislav Lobotka, and first-choice goalkeeper Alex Meret are also out and have been missing for several weeks.
Lecce vs Napoli Match Prediction
Napoli moved back to the top of the Serie A table after a strong 3-1 win over Inter Milan last weekend. Lecce have struggled this season, managing only one win in eight matches, and they also have a poor record against Antonio Conte’s team. So, my main prediction is a Napoli win with a clean sheet.
I’m also backing Scott McTominay to score, as he’s playing a more attacking role in the absence of Lukaku and Hojlund. He’s in excellent form, having scored three goals in his last two matches.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Napoli Win & BTTS: Yes | Napoli have stronger attacking options and are in better form, but Lecce usually manage to score at home. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Napoli clean sheet – No | Lecce often find the net at home, while Napoli’s defense sometimes concedes away. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Napoli | Lecce may hold Napoli early, but the visitors’ quality should show in the second half. | ★★★★☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both teams play open football, and Napoli’s attack looks sharp. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Napoli by 1 goal (2-1) | A close contest expected, but Napoli likely to edge it narrowly. | ★★★☆☆ |
