20 October 2024. 4:00 p.m. Lecce. “Via del Mare”
Serie A, Matchday 8
Where to watch: The figs
Injuries : Berisha, Bonifazi, Burnete, Hasa – Pongracic, Mandragora
Lecce vs Fiorentina: Betting odds
Lecce
In their last meeting with Fiorentina, the Apulians achieved a remarkable 3-2 victory. If Lecce manages to repeat this feat this Sunday, it will be their first consecutive victory against the Viola since 1991.
Under the leadership of Luca Gotti, the team entered the international break following a 0-1 defeat against Udinese. This setback dropped Lecce to 17th place in the table: in their first seven matches, the Giallorossi scored just one goal in open action, the lowest total of any team in the Italian top division . This discouraging statistic is compounded by another troubling fact: this year, Lecce has failed to score in 16 of 27 matches, the worst record among Europe’s five major leagues. It also represents the worst goalscoring record in Serie A in the last 35 years.
Banda’s potential return from injury could inspire the Salentini, as the winger has missed significant time.
Fiorentina
Fiorentina triumphed over AC Milan (2-1) thanks to an exceptional performance from David De Gea, who saved penalties taken by Theo Hernandez and Tammy Abraham. “This success means a lot to us. October is a crucial month, and we have to fight even harder to reach the next level,” said Raffaele Palladino.
Interestingly, the first goal against Milan was scored by Yacine Adli, a former Rossoneri player. During the match against Milan, Kyn and Gudmundsson finally found their feet: the Icelander gave up the penalty shots to his teammate, but Moise Kean was unable to take advantage of his opportunity. However, he was called up to the Italian national team, although he could not make it due to a back injury. Kean needed to recover in time for the match against Lecce.
Lecce vs Fiorentina: Author’s prediction
If Albert Gudmundsson scores in this match, he will equal Luca Toni’s record from 2005 – the Italian national team striker had scored in four consecutive matches for the Viola. And you know what? I believe the Icelander can achieve this, as he is in superb form and keen to replicate this feat.
