- Date and Time: Monday, August 19, 17:30 GMT+1
- Venue: Stadio Comunale Via del Mare, Lecce, Italy
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Lecce
Lecce kicked off their competitive football this season with a 2-1 win over Mantoca in the first round of the Coppa Italia.
The win followed a pre-season run where they experienced mixed results, including one win and three defeats. The win came in a clash against Werder Bremen (0-3), with the defeats coming against Galatasaray (2-1), Huddersfield (2-1), and Nice (2-3). Lecce will look to develop some momentum at the start of the season when they host Atalanta on Monday.
Our free football predictions show that Lecce will need to focus on improving their defensive phase after they went through pre-season with just one clean sheet out of four matches, conceding a total of four goals.
While their attack shows promise, developing solidity will be crucial in bolstering their chance of upsetting Atalanta in their Serie A opener.
Atalanta
Atalanta lost their UEFA Super Cup final against Madrid, going down 2-0. The Europa League champions were outmatched by real Madrid’s quality and experience in that final. They will look to return to winning ways when they travel to Lecce for their first match in Serie A.
In their last three pre-season matches, Atalanta have gone without a win; they drew once in a 2-2 clash against AZ Alkmaar before losing 4-1 against Parma and 3-0 against FC St. Pauli.
Football predictions on 22Bet show that Atalanta will focus on improving their cutting edge in the final third after struggling for goals throughout pre-season. This problem was especially underscored in the 2-0 loss to Real Madrid, where they lacked any threat in the final third.
Bet hereLecce vs Atalanta Prediction
- Pick: The match will end in a draw.
- Odds: 3.54 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Lecce 1-1 Atalanta
Lecce will look to be compact and solid in their home match at the start of the season. Atalanta, on the other hand, will look to rediscover their cutting edge in the attacking phase to bolster their chances for three points.
Our expert soccer predictions show that Atalanta lack the sharpness in attack that will be required to win the match, whereas Lecce lack the clear-cut edge to win it outright. This underscores the high likelihood of a draw.
Lecce vs Atalanta Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: 1.8 (22Bet)
Lecce and Atalanta have defensive strengths, which will make it hard for opponents to create clear-cut chances.
However, in this opener, the two sides will be tactically matched, with both sides likely to get on the scoresheet and bolster the chances of the predicted tip.
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