Lecce vs Cagliari Predictions

• Lecce have scored just 1 goal and conceded 6 so far this season
• None of Cagliari’s games have produced more than 2 goals
• Lecce’s xG has been under 1.0 in all 3 fixtures

Cagey Friday Night Serie A Battle Likely in Lecce

Lecce host Cagliari at the Stadio Via del Mare this Friday evening in a crucial early-season Serie A clash. The home side have endured a poor start, collecting just one point from their opening three matches, scoring only once and conceding six. Their struggles in attack are clear, with an expected goals (xG) figure under 1.0 in every game so far, a statistic that must improve if they are to climb away from the relegation zone.

Cagliari, by contrast, have made a steadier start. They have won one, drawn one and lost one, with their sole defeat coming against reigning champions Napoli a result that was hardly unexpected. The Sardinian side have been solid defensively, conceding only two goals in their opening fixtures. While they are averaging a goal per game, they have not been creating a large volume of chances, which could keep this match tight.

Given Lecce’s blunt attack and Cagliari’s compact defence, a low-scoring contest seems highly likely. None of Cagliari’s matches have produced more than two goals, and that trend may well continue. This encounter has all the makings of a cagey, uneventful affair, and a 0-0 draw appears a very realistic outcome worth considering in the betting markets.