Lecce vs Verona Prediction 29.10.2024 | Serie A

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: 29.10.2024
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CET
• Venue: Stadio Via del Mare (Lecce)

Serie A clubs don't have much time to rest, as they face new league matches in the extraordinary 10th round in mid-next week.

While this match might not attract much attention, it is equally important for both teams.

Unfortunately, there's not much positive to say about Lecce's performance this season. After nine games, they've only managed to secure 5 points and find themselves at the bottom of the table. Their fans are particularly concerned about an ineffective attack and chaotic defense. Lecce has scored just 3 goals while conceding a staggering 19, making them the worst team in terms of statistical performance. On Saturday, they faced Napoli away and ultimately had to concede to a superior opponent. Up until the 73rd minute, they held their ground against one of the favorites for the Scudetto, but defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored his third goal of the season, sealing three important points for his club.

On the other hand, Verona will want to forget the weekend they just had, as they suffered a crushing 6-1 defeat in Bergamo against Atalanta. Within just 14 minutes, the score was already 3-0 for the home team, making it clear that disaster was looming for the visitors. Twenty minutes later, it was 5-0, so the final score of 6-1 seems almost generous given how the first half unfolded. With a total of 9 points, Verona currently sits in a safe zone, but after facing Lecce, they have several tough matches ahead against Roma, Inter, and Fiorentina. That’s why the upcoming game could be their only chance to grab points in the coming weeks.

Lecce vs Verona pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

Both teams are struggling with a string of poor results and see this match as a golden opportunity to pick up points and break free from their crisis. Lecce is on a tough run, having lost five straight matches in all competitions, including four in the league and an early exit from the cup against Serie B team Sassuolo. This raises questions about how much longer the club's management will support coach Lucca Gotti, as he and the players are under a lot of pressure.

Verona finds themselves in a slightly better situation, but the heavy defeat in Bergamo has surely impacted their players’ confidence. Given the stakes of this game, it's likely we’ll see nervousness and disjointed play from both sides right from the start, with plenty of fouls as they try to find their footing. This was evident in their last meeting, where Verona secured a narrow win. Considering all of this, I’m going with under 2.5 goals for this match.