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

Gli Isolani dominated the proceedings when these teams last met.

Lecce are ready to lock horns with Cagliari for the matchweek 4 fixture of the 2025-26 Serie A season. The interesting contest between the Italian clubs will take place at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare.

Lecce are placed last on the Serie A table just after the first three games of the season. They ended their opening fixture in a draw. The Salentini lost both of their next two games.

They are coming in after facing a dominating defeat at the hands of Atalanta in their previous fixture.

Cagliari secured their first win of the season when they outplayed Parma. They won that Italian league fixture by a scoreline of 2-0. For their upcoming game, Gli Isolani will be away from home.

This might be a disadvantage for them. However, the visitors will be looking to carry on their winning momentum.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lecce, Italy
• Stadium: Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare
• Date: Saturday, September 20
• Kick-Off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Friday, Sept 19; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Luca Zufferli
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Lecce: D-L-L

Cagliari: D-L-W

Players to Watch

Nikola Stulic (Lecce)

The 24-year-old Serbian forward will be looking to step up here. Nikola Stulic hasn’t been able to find the back of the net in the first three Serie A fixtures of the new season for Lecce. For the next game, he will be keen on engraving his name on the scoresheet and will be looking to find a way to trouble the opponent’s defence constantly.

Andrea Belotti (Cagliari)

Andrea Belotti will have an important role to play in the attacking front for the visitors. The 31-year-old Italian forward will be looking to score a goal or two so that he can help his side secure three points. He is an experienced forward and is going to create issues for the hosts.

Match Facts

• Three of the last five fixtures between these clubs have ended in a draw.
• Both Cagliari and Lecce have won a match each in their last five games against each other.
• The Salentini are on a two-match losing streak.

Lecce vs Cagliari: Betting Tips and Odds

• Cagliari to win @9/5 BetMGM
• Andrea Belotti to score @8/1 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Lecce will be without the services of Gaby Jean and Filip Marchwinski as they are injured. They might also miss out on Balthazar Pierret due to fitness issues.

Zito Luvumbo is injured and will not be in action for Cagliari. Boris Radunovic might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Lecce won: 5

Cagliari won: 5

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Lecce predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Falcone (GK); Kouassi, Gaspar, Siebert, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ramadani, Sala; Morente, Stulic, Sottil

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

Caprile (GK); Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert; Folorunsho, Prati, Adopo; Gaetano, Esposito; Belotti

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs have produced some close and intense fixtures in the past. Cagliari are likely to secure a win against Lecce in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: Lecce 1-2 Cagliari

Telecast Details

India: DAZN

Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN

UK: DAZN

USA: Paramount+, DAZN

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