Inter Milan is set to host Lecce on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Stadio San Siro. Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent forms and will be eager to secure a positive result.
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Inter Milan
Inter Milan Recent Form
Inter Milan has been solid but slightly underwhelming in their recent outings, with a record of LWDDD.
Their last match ended in a 2-2 draw against Genoa, where they dominated possession (68%) and had 17 shots on goal, 8 of which were on target.
Despite their attacking prowess, their defence has been leaky, conceding 6 goals in their last 6 games. Inter has struggled to convert draws into wins, with their last three league games all ending in draws. However, they remain undefeated in their last 4 league games.
Inter Milan Injury News
Inter Milan does not have any significant new injuries reported, allowing them to field a strong lineup. Marcus Thuram, who has scored 3 goals in the last 6 league games, will be a key player for them.
Lecce
Lecce Recent Form
Lecce's form has been disappointing, with a record of DLLDL. Their most recent match was a 4-0 drubbing at home by Atalanta, where they managed 21 attempts on goal but only 4 were on target.
Offensively, Lecce has been struggling, scoring only 2 goals in their last 6 games.
Defensively, they have been porous, conceding 10 goals in the same period. Lecce has failed to score in their last 4 games and has conceded in 5 of their last 6.
Lecce Injury News
Lecce does not have any major injuries reported, but their lack of form is a significant concern as they head into this tough fixture.
Players To Watch
Inter Milan Player To Watch
Marcus Thuram: With 3 goals in his last 6 league appearances, Thuram is in fine form and will be crucial for Inter Milan's attacking efforts.
Lecce Player To Watch
Nikola Kristovic: Lecce's main attacking threat, Kristovic, will need to find his scoring boots if Lecce is to have any chance of an upset at the San Siro.
Prediction
Given the contrasting forms and Inter Milan's strong home record, they are the favourites to secure their first win of the season.
Lecce's struggles in both attack and defence make it hard to see them taking any points from this encounter.
Our Prediction: Inter Milan 2 - 0 Lecce
Betting Angles for Inter Milan vs Lecce
Inter Milan to win and Total goals under 2.5
Both teams have been involved in low-scoring games recently, with under 3 goals in 4 of Inter’s last 6 home matches and 4 of Lecce’s last 6 away games.
Inter Milan to win and Both teams to score
Inter Milan have scored in 6 and conceded in 4 of their last 6 home games, while Lecce have found the net in 4 of their last 6 away games. This suggests that both teams are likely to score.
Total goals under 2.5 and Both teams to score
Recent form indicates that matches involving these teams are likely to have under 3 goals. However, both teams have a good chance of scoring based on recent performances.
Inter Milan to win
Inter Milan are 14 places and 1 point ahead of Lecce in the standings, making them strong favourites to win this match.
Total goals under 2.5
The majority of recent matches for both teams have featured fewer than 3 goals, indicating a likely low-scoring encounter.
