Round 13 - Serie A
US Lecce VS Torino FC
Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare
30 November, 2025
Overview:
Serie A Round 13 encounter between US Lecce (home, 16th place) and Torino FC (away, 12th place) at Via del Mare stadium. Lecce seeks to improve after recent poor form with 3 losses in last 6 matches. Torino arrives with mixed results but stronger road record. Historical head-to-head favors Torino with 7 wins to Lecce''s 3 wins in 13 meetings.
Recent H2H results: Lecce 1-0 Torino (May 18, 2025)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 0-1 in favor of Torino FC.
Lecce will likely employ defensive-first approach at home seeking to absorb Torino pressure and exploit counter-attacking opportunities based on possession disadvantage. Torino should dominate possession but must break down organized Lecce defense. Set pieces become crucial given Lecce's aerial strength (14 aerials won vs Torino's 21). Torino's superior technical possession may wear down home defense over 90 minutes.
Home advantage moderately supports Lecce despite poor form. Recent 1-0 victory over same opponent suggests tactical familiarity. However, Torino''s superior league position, historical dominance in head-to-head, and stronger road form significantly favor visitors. Lecce''s defensive vulnerabilities (11 goals conceded) exposed against Torino''s possession-based approach.
Stats:
| US Lecce | Torino FC |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 42 | 58 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.28 | 0.4 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 14 | 1 | 4 | 43 |
| 2 | Milan | 11 | 7 | 1 | 40 |
| 3 | Napoli | 12 | 3 | 4 | 39 |
| 4 | Roma | 13 | 0 | 7 | 39 |
| 5 | Juventus | 10 | 6 | 3 | 36 |
| 6 | Como 1907 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
| 7 | Atalanta | 8 | 7 | 5 | 31 |
| 8 | Lazio | 7 | 7 | 6 | 28 |
| 9 | Bologna | 7 | 6 | 6 | 27 |
| 10 | Udinese | 7 | 5 | 8 | 26 |
| 11 | Sassuolo | 6 | 5 | 9 | 23 |
| 12 | Torino | 6 | 5 | 9 | 23 |
| 13 | Cremonese | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22 |
| 14 | Parma | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21 |
| 15 | Cagliari | 4 | 7 | 8 | 19 |
| 16 | Lecce | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 |
| 17 | Genoa | 3 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 18 | Fiorentina | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 |
| 19 | AC Pisa | 1 | 10 | 9 | 13 |
| 20 | Verona | 2 | 7 | 10 | 13 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Martínez | INT | ARG | 19 | 10 | 4 |
| C. Pulisic | MIL | USA | 14 | 8 | 2 |
| H. Çalhanoğlu | INT | TUR | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| R. Leão | MIL | POR | 13 | 7 | 1 |
