Como
- Como are 6th in Serie A with 45 points from 26 games, an impressive total for a newly-promoted side.
- Calcio Como, the surprise package of Serie A 2025-2026, are heavy 1.39 favorites to beat a struggling Lecce at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Saturday and it is difficult to argue with the bookmakers’ order for this Serie A clash of the high-flyers versus the strugglers.
- Cesc Fabregas, who took over the reins in July 2024, has instilled a progressive, possession-based style of play that the hosts have made their own in Serie A this term.
- Como’s system is a variation of the 4-2-3-1 system, in which they dominate the ball and dictate the tempo.
- Nico Paz, Como’s leading goalscorer in Serie A this campaign with nine from 25 games, is their primary danger man, but they are a team that can hurt teams in many different ways.
Lecce
- Lecce are 18th in Serie A with 24 points from 26, highlighting their struggles this season.
- Lecce have been an entirely different proposition under Eusebio Di Francesco, who was appointed as their boss in June 2025 and has seen them fight to remain in the Italian top-flight.
- Lecce’s top Serie A goalscorer is Lameck Banda, who has scored just three in 20 appearances, so their recent form has been heavily reliant on Omri Gandelman, who has scored two of their last four goals, and the midfielder will give the home side a different problem to solve on Saturday.
- They have one win and one defeat from their last two away from home, while Como have drawn one and lost one of their two most recent home games.
Head-to-Head
- Como have won three of the last four meetings between the clubs in all competitions (Lecce won once).
- Como, who thrashed Lecce 3-0 in the away game eight weeks ago, have only lost twice in 13 Serie A home games this campaign.
Key Players
- Key players to watch:
- Nico Paz - Como’s leading goalscorer with nine from 25 games.
- Omri Gandelman - Has scored two of Lecce’s last four goals and will pose a different problem for the hosts.
- Lameck Banda - Lecce’s top Serie A goalscorer with three in 20 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Como are heavy 1.39 favourites for the win.
- Como average 1.62 goals per game at home in Serie A, but have only conceded 0.69.
- Betting on Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 looks an attractive way to get involved in this clash, given the hosts are very hard to break down and Lecce have scored only eight times in 12 away Serie A outings.
Prediction
Como should have enough to edge this clash, especially as Lecce have never won their last away game at Como.
