Roma are hoping to kick on after a bright start to the new Serie A season. They can make it two wins from two matches when they take on Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare on Monday night.

Geubbels to continue as Lecce look to build on opening win

Lecce head into this game following a 2-0 victory over Venezia. Eusebio Di Francesco would have been largely pleased with what he saw from his team, who triumphed despite having only 31% of the ball.

Tiago Gabriel came off the bench to score the second goal, and he could be drafted into the side, having shaken off a recent injury. Medon Berisha and Antonino Gallo have also recovered from fitness issues and are available.

Summer signing Willem Geubbels should lead the line once more. He netted five times in 24 appearances for Paris FC in Ligue 1 last term, while averaging 1.3 shots per game.

Lecce predicted lineup vs Roma (4-3-3): Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Tiago Gabriel, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ngom, Gorter; Pierotti, Geubbels, N’Dri.

Malen the danger man as Roma target the top four

Roma will be eyeing up Champions League qualification again this season, and they’ll believe Donyell Malen is the man who can fire them towards it. The Dutchman excelled with 14 goals in just 18 Serie A outings last term.

Having completed a permanent transfer to I Giallorossi, Malen was at his best with a hat-trick in the 4-0 victory over Fiorentina last Monday. He’s sure to continue up front at the Stadio Via del Mare, with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Devyne Rensch the only confirmed injury absentees for the visitors.

Gian Piero Gasperini has the option of an unchanged lineup. His subs bench has been strengthened by the signing of Leonardo Balerdi, but Marten de Roon is unlikely to complete his move from Atalanta in time to be involved.

Roma predicted lineup vs Lecce (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Cristante, Koné, Wesley; Dybala, Mora; Malen.

Lecce vs Roma Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Roma to win
  • Odds: 1.45 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Lecce 0-2 Roma
  • 22Bet Booking Code: XTPCP

Key stats:

  • Roma have won the last four meetings between these clubs.
  • Lecce have failed to score in each of their previous three at home against this opposition.
  • It’s six straight Serie A victories for I Giallorossi heading into this match.

Roma ended last season on a real high when they clinched Champions League football after dropping just two points in their final seven matches. Their dominant four-goal victory on gameweek one suggests they are still feeling very confident.

Lecce’s poor recent record in this fixture also makes backing an away win at odds of 1.45 the smart move. They’ve been beaten in nine of their previous 11 outings against the side from the Italian capital.

Lecce vs Roma Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Lecce to score under 0.5 goals
  • Odds: 1.83 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 1PXCP

Across their previous five home games against Roma, Lecce have netted just one goal in total. Backing them to score under 0.5 goals in this latest clash offers value at odds of 1.83.

Lately, the visitors have been strong at both ends and have managed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six Serie A fixtures.

Verdict: Roma to win (1.45) — Lecce 0-2 Roma