Inter Milan vs Lecce Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26

The Nerazzurri dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Inter Milan are all set to lock horns with Lecce for their crucial fixture of the 2025-26 Serie A. This is going to be an entertaining game between the two sides, taking place at the San Siro Stadium.

FC Internazionale Milano were held to a 2-2 draw by SSC Napoli. They conceded a goal in the final moments and dropped two points. The Nerazzurri are still at the top of the league table and will be looking to extend it now with a win in the upcoming game. The Christian Chivu-led side will be at home, putting them at an advantage from the start.

The Giallorossi are coming in after facing a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Parma Calcio in their last matchup. They took the lead early in the game, but failed to contain it. US Lecce are in 16th place on the Serie A table at the moment. They will be away from home and under pressure from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Milano, Italy
• Stadium: San Siro Stadium
• Date: Thursday, January 15
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Jan 14; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Fabio Maresca
• VAR: In use

Form:

Inter: D-W-W-W-D

Lecce: W-L-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Hakan Çalhanoglu (Inter Milan)

From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Hakan Çalhanoglu is one of the crucial aspects of the squad for FC Internazionale Milano. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the last league outing. With the ball at his feet, he is going to cause problems for the opponents.

UNSTOPPABLE. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ueHestkikg

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) January 11, 2026

Nikola Stulic (Lecce)

Nikola Stulic is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for US Lecce. He was the sole goal scorer for his side in the previous game, but it was not enough to secure a win. Stulic will be keen to step up his game so that he can help his side in the final third. A top performance can be beneficial for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Inter Milan are undefeated in their last five matches.
• Lecce have only won one of their last five games.
• The Nerazzurri are on a six-match winning streak against the Giallorossi.

Inter vs Lecce: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Milan to win @2/13 Unibet
• Lautaro Martinez to score @8/11 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @7/5 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Denzel Dumfries, Raffaele Di Gennaro and Josep Martinez are not going to be in action for Inter Milan due to their injuries. Tomas Palacios and Matteo Darmian are likely to miss out due to a lack of fitness.

US Lecce will be without the services of Francesco Camarda, Gaby Jean and Medon Berisha. They are injured. Lameck Banda and Kialonda Gaspar are suspended. Tete Morente, Christian Fruchtl and Balthazar Pierret are likely to sit out due to their fitness issues.

Also Read: Napoli vs Parma Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 42

Inter won: 31

Lecce won: 4

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Sommer (GK); Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Çalhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Martínez

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

Falcone (GK); Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Ndaba; Ramadani, Maleh; Pierotti, Drame, Sottil; Stulic

Match Prediction

The Nerazzurri will be gunning for another win and the visitors will be under pressure. FC Internazionale Milano are likely to come out on top and secure a win against US Lecce in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: Inter 4-0 Lecce

Telecast Details

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