Napoli vs Lecce Prediction & Betting Tips (26 October)

Disappointing 10th in Serie A last year, Napoli comes back to life under the orders of Antonio Conte this season. Indeed, Giovanni Di Lorenzo's teammates are at the top of the standings with 2 points ahead of their closest pursuer. Deprived of the European Cup, they immediately positioned themselves as serious contenders for the Scudetto . However, the championship got off to a bad start with a serious setback conceded on the pitch of Hellas Verona during the first day 3-0. Undefeated for 6 wins and 1 draw, Naples remains on the successes acquired against Monza 2-0, Como 3-1 and Empoli last weekend 0-1.

Already in great difficulty this season, Lecce is in 19th and before last place in Serie A with 2 points behind the first non-relegation place. Logically beaten by big names during the first two days, the team based in Puglia then dominated Cagliari at the end of August 1-0. On the other hand, Luca Gotti's men have not won since 2 draws and 3 defeats. Without much solution, they remain on setbacks suffered against AC Milan 3-0, Udinese 1-0 and Fiorentina last weekend 0-6.

Naples remains without number 1 goalkeeper Meret and midfielder Lobotka, on the flank. Otherwise, the coach can count on most of his strengths. We are thinking in particular of the Italian internationals Di Lorenzo and Buongiorno who contribute greatly to the 2nd defense of the championship. The attackers Politano (1 goal in SA), Kvaratskhelia (4 goals and 2 assists in SA) and Lukaku (3 goals and 4 assists in SA) should be associated again. Several elements are missing in Lecce this weekend.

This is the case for the usually starting midfielders Gonzalez and Berisha as well as the replacements Marchwinski, Bonifazi and Burnete, all on the flank. Added to this is the suspension of the important left side Gallo. In great difficulty, Lecce has the worst attack (3 goals scored) and the worst defense in the championship (18 goals conceded).