As Serie A’s title race intensifies, Inter Milan heads to Stadio Via del Mare on Sunday to face struggling Lecce. While the Nerazzurri aim to strengthen their pursuit of the Scudetto, Lecce fights for survival, making this a high-stakes encounter.
Inter Milan: A Title-Defending Force
Inter Milan enters the match as Serie A's top scorers, boasting an impressive record of 15 unbeaten league matches. After a decisive 1-0 Champions League win over Sparta Prague, Simone Inzaghi's men remain dominant. Lautaro Martinez, in stellar form with goals in his last three appearances, leads Inter's attack, backed by a dynamic midfield duo of Nicolò Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
With Yann Bisseck recovering and Hakan Calhanoglu sidelined, Inter’s depth in squad rotation ensures resilience. A win for Inzaghi will secure his 200th Serie A victory, surpassing Max Allegri's record in fewer games.
Lecce: Battling Against the Odds
Lecce, plagued by low-scoring woes with just 15 goals this season, faces the daunting task of halting Inter’s away dominance. New manager Marco Giampaolo has shown glimpses of improvement, with his team losing just one of their last six home matches. However, Lecce's defensive vulnerabilities post-halftime remain a glaring weakness.
Nikola Krstovic and Tete Morente spearhead Lecce’s attack, accounting for most of their recent goals. Without suspended forward Ante Rebic, the hosts will rely on Patrick Dorgu’s creativity and Santiago Pierotti’s midfield presence.
Predicted Lineups
Lecce: Falcone; Guilbert, Baschirotto, Jean, Gallo; Helgason, Coulibaly, Pierret; Dorgu, Krstovic, Morente.
Inter Milan: Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram.
Prediction: Lecce 0-2 Inter Milan
Inter Milan's clinical edge, combined with Lecce’s inability to defend after halftime, positions the visitors for a comfortable win. Expect Lautaro Martinez to continue his scoring streak and help Inter solidify their title defense.
