- Date and Time: August 24, 19:45 GMT+1
- Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy
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Inter began their Serie A campaign with a 2-2 draw against Genoa in a match where Simone Inzaghi’s side lacked the creativity and power we saw last season. Despite Marcus Thuram’s brace, the Nerazzurri failed to win, as former Milan forward Junior Messias denied them the victory.
Inter, typically renowned for their defensive prowess, surprisingly allowed too many errors against Genoa. Yann Bisseck was a weak spot, as the young German defender’s handball gifted the hosts a penalty.
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— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) August 21, 2024
With the summer transfer window still ongoing, Inter’s management will likely prioritise acquiring center-backs. Talisman Lautaro Martínez, who was pivotal last season, seemed off-form in this encounter. El Toro could not create significant scoring opportunities, raising concerns about his current form and the team’s reliance on him to spearhead their attack.
Lecce
Lecce had a disastrous start to their season, suffering a heavy 0-4 defeat against Atalanta. Marco Brescianini and Mateo Reteugi both scored braces against the hosts, leaving Lecce unable to mount any serious challenge against their opponents. The quality of play Lecce demonstrated was lacklustre, and they were unable to cause problems for their opponents.
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— U.S. Lecce (@OfficialUSLecce) August 19, 2024
Last season, Lecce were embroiled in a relegation battle, finishing just above the drop zone. Their offensive struggles were evident, as they scored only 32 goals, the second-lowest tally in the league, just ahead of Salernitana and Empoli.
Now Lecce faces an even more daunting task as they head to Stadio Giuseppe Meazza to take on Inter. Considering the H2H stats a positive result looks unlikely for the Giallorossi. Additionally, Inter will be eager to bounce back from their draw against Genoa and secure their first victory of the season, making Lecce’s challenge even more formidable.
Bet hereInter vs Lecce Prediction
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.58 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Inter 3-1 Lecce
Inter are the clear favourites against Lecce. Martinez and Co. were halted against Genoa, but now they are playing on home soil, and the fans expect nothing but victory from them.
If we take a look at the past H2H matches, Inter have an obvious advantage. They have a four-match winning streak and are likely to continue this record.
With a much weaker side on the other end, Inter will probably attack from the first minute. The duo of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram have the capability to help the team grab the desired advantage. We recommend taking over 1.5 goals in the first half.
Inter vs Lecce Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both Teams to Score
- Odds: 2.22 (22Bet)
Inters’ defensive frailties were evident in their draw against Genoa. While some of these issues could be attributed to the early stages of the season, it’s worth noting that Inter, even as reigning champions, often conceded goals to weaker sides in the previous Serie A campaign.
Lecce will be inspired by their opponent’s strength. They will likely build their flow on counterattacks and get a handful of chances to trouble Yann Sommer.
Judging by the recent form the Nerazzurri are not in the best shape yet and the visitors have a realistic chance of capitalizing on any defensive lapses. In their pre-season friendlies, Lecce managed to score against all their opponents, even in defeat, while Inter conceded in nearly all of their friendly matches against average teams.
Considering these factors, we suggest picking both teams to score in this encounter.
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