Lecce
- Lecce have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games, with the latest victory coming in a 2-1 win over Torino at home.
- Lecce’s midfield and full-backs, particularly their overlapping full-backs, are very good at winning the ball high up the field, and they have an extra layer of security in the deeper players and two wide midfielders.
- Lecce have been solid at home, winning one, drawing three and losing three, conceding eight goals - a ratio of 1.14 per match.
- The two teams currently sit 17th and 18th in the Serie A table, having accumulated 13 and 10 points, respectively, after 14 games, as this Lecce vs Pisa prediction suggests a crucial clash in terms of relegation battle.
Pisa
- Pisa have played six away games in Serie A, but they have conceded more goals per game (2.33).
- Pisa play with a back three, wing-backs and a striker in a 3-4-2-1 system, whereas Lecce have a 4-3-3 with emphasis on width and collective pressing.
- Pisa are a positive team, but their wing-backs can be left exposed when they press too far up the pitch, especially on the break.
- Pisa’s away record includes four draws and two losses, and they have leaked a massive 14 goals - a ratio of 2.33 per game.
Key Players
- Medon Berisha, who is a bit of a creative engine, has three assists in 12 Serie A games and Konan N’Dri, who is Lecce’s main striker, has two in ten.
- N’Dri is a capable finisher and will be Pisa’s toughest opponent in this game.
- M’Bala N’Zola has three in 14 for Pisa, but Stefano Moreo has chipped in with two in Pisa’s last five so they do have some potency up front.
Betting Insights
- Friday’s Serie A relegation battle between Lecce and Pisa looks as cagey as it sounds, with the home side in slightly better form than their visitors and favoured at 2.38, as opposed to Gilardino’s side at 3.66. In fact, our Lecce vs Pisa betting tips suggest favoring the home side given their recent form.
- The draw is priced at 3.11.
- The odds reflect the fact that Lecce are the home team, but Pisa have been poor travellers this season and their defense has been leaky. Thus, the Lecce vs Pisa betting tips lean toward a narrow victory for the hosts or taking advantage of defensive frailties.
- With under 2.5 goals at 1.45, it is worth taking that rather than the result alone.
Prediction
- We are going to side with the hosts here and take a narrow Lecce win in a close match.
- The half-spaces and flanks are where this game will be won and lost.
