Atalanta vs Lecce Prediction & Betting Tips (14 September)

Already present in the Top 4 in 2024, the Atalanta once again validated its ticket for the Champions League last year by winning the 3rd row of Serie A. The DEA is now considered a strong place on the other side of the Alps but the departure this summer of the coach Gian Piero Gasperini marks a real turning point. To see if his replacement Ivan Juric will manage to take over. The start of the championship is currently disappointing. Indeed, the Atalanta was held in check by the promoted Pisa 1-1 and Parme 1-1 during the first two days. Back within the elite in 2022, Lecce was valiantly fought to avoid the descent during the last four years.

Last year, the Puglon -based training ended in 17th row of Serie A with 3 points ahead of the red zone. The goal is obviously to maintain this season. Lecce started the championship by taking a point on the lawn of the Genoa 0-0 before losing, at home, against Milan AC just before the international break 0-2. This summer, the leaders entrusted the reins of the team to Eusebio Di Francesco. 

Injury concerns hover over both camps. Atalanta’s Gianluca Scamacca is nursing an inflamed left knee and remains day-to-day, while Ademola Lookman, after a turbulent summer transfer saga, has been reintegrated but is yet to feature meaningfully. Defensive stalwart Berat Djimsiti returned from international duty with Albania in good form, and Ivan Juric may lean on his leadership at the back. Lecce, meanwhile, will be without Camarda and could rotate in Pierotti or Morente to spark their attack. With both sides averaging over one goal conceded per game in recent outings, defensive lapses could be decisive.

Expect a cagey start, but Atalanta’s superior depth and home advantage should tilt the balance. Lecce’s compact shape may frustrate early, yet the hosts’ pressing and transitional play—especially through De Ketelaere and Pasalic—should eventually break through. A late Lecce goal could add drama, but the prediction stands: Atalanta to edge it 2-1, finally breaking their winless streak and sending a message ahead of their European campaign.

• Summary: Atalanta is going head to head with Lecce starting on 14 Sept 2025 at 13:00 UTC at New Balance Stadium stadium, Bergamo city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .
• Referee: Gianluca Manganiello