Preview: AC Milan vs Lecce Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26

The Rossoneri dominated the proceedings when these clubs last met.

AC Milan are all set to lock horns with Lecce for their matchweek 21 fixture of the 2025-26 Serie A. The San Siro Stadium will witness this entertaining outing between these clubs.

The Rossoneri are coming in after putting up a good performance in their previous league game. They secured a 3-1 win against Como.

AC Milan are still in the league title race. They are in second place on the league table now. A win in the upcoming game can help them close the gap for the top spot.

The Salentini are going to be under pressure from the start, coming into their next league game. They have performed poorly in their last three games and are likely to struggle in the next one as well.

US Lecce will be away from home. They have underperformed against Milan in their last few games. The next one is also going to be a tough one for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Milano, Italy
• Stadium: San Sito Stadium
• Date: Monday, January 19
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Sunday, Jan 18; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Luca Zufferli
• VAR: In use

Form:

Milan: W-W-D-D-W

Lecce: L-D-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan)

Adrien Rabiot came up with a top performance in the last league game for AC Milan. He netted a brace and helped his side secure three points. He will be ready to help his side once again.

He can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. In 13 Serie A appearances this season, he has six goal contributions.

Authority in midfield, clinical in front of goal 🎯Brought to you by @SN4IFUN pic.twitter.com/1ob8J6mu6e

— AC Milan (@acmilan) January 16, 2026

Nikola Stulic (Lecce)

Nikola Stulic will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Rossoneri. He is not in top form this season, but he is still going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for US Lecce. In 19 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored two goals.

Match Facts

• AC Milan are undefeated in their last five matches.
• Lecce have failed to secure a win in their last five games.
• The Rossoneri have won all five previous meetings with the Salentini.

AC Milan vs Lecce: Betting Tips and Odds

• AC Milan to win @3/10 Coral
• Christopher Nkunku to score @17/10 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Santiago Gimenez is not going to be in action for AC Milan. He is injured. Strahinja Pavlovic might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

US Lecce will miss out on the services of Francesco Camarda and Medon Berisha. They are injured.

Danilo Veiga and Kialonda Gaspar are suspended. Balthazar Pierret and Christian Fruchtl might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 47

Milan won: 30

Lecce won: 2

Draws: 15

Predicted Lineups

AC Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Maignan (GK); Tomori, Gabbia, De Winter; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Nkunku, Leão

Lecce predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Falcone (GK); Veiga, Siebert, Gabriel, Gallo; Coulibaly, Maleh; Pierotti, Gandelman, Sottil; Stulic

Match Prediction

The Rossoneri will be looking for yet another win, while the visitors will be under pressure. AC Milan are likely to come out on top to clinch three points against US Lecce in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: Milan 2-0 Lecce

Telecast Details

India: DAZN

Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN

UK: DAZN

USA: Paramount+, DAZN

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.