Preview: Lecce vs Inter Milan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26
The Nerazzurri emerged victorious when they last faced the Giallorossi.
US Lecce are all set to lock horns with Inter Milan for their matchweek 26 fixture of the 2025-26 Serie A. Stadio Ettore Giardiniero is going to witness this entertaining outing between these clubs.
The Giallorossi have performed in their last two matches. They have secured back-to-back wins in their last two games and will now be looking to extend their winning run. US Lecce will be at home for their upcoming league contest and they will be eager to use it to their advantage. Having won six of their 25 fixtures, they are in 17th place on the league table.
FC Internazionale Milano have been performing well in the Italian league competition and will be keen to keep their title charge going. They are at the top of the Serie A points table. Bodo/Glimt outplayed the Nerazzurri in their UEFA Champions League contest and they will now be looking to return to winning ways. Despite being away from home, Inter Milan will be confident.
Kick-off:
- Location: Lecce, Italy
- Stadium: Stadio Ettore Giardiniero
- Date: Saturday, February 21
- Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Lecce: L-D-L-W-W
Inter: W-W-W-W-L
Players to Watch
Omri Gandelman (Lecce)
The 25-year-old has now scored in back-to-back games for Lecce and will yet again play an important role for them. He can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. Omri Gandelman will be looking to step up his game and come up with a top performance.
Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
The 28-year-old Argentine forward is going to be the main man in the attacking front for the Nerazzurri. In 25 Serie A appearances this season, he has scored 14 goals and has four assists to his name. Lautaro Martinez is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
Match Facts
- Inter Milan have won four of their last five games.
- US Lecce are on a two-match winning streak.
- The Nerazzurri have won all seven previous meetings with the Giallorossi.
Lecce vs Inter: Betting Tips and Odds
- Inter Milan to win @5/11 Unibet
- Lautaro Martinez to score @6/4 Unibet
- Goals under 3.5 @2/7 William Hill
Injury and Team News
Lecce will miss out on the services of Medon Berisha and Francesco Camarda. They are injured.
Hakan Calhanoglu and Davide Frattesi are now going to be in action for Inter Milan due to injury. Denzel Dumfries is back in training.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 43
Lecce won: 4
Inter won: 32
Draws: 7
Predicted Lineups
Lecce predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Falcone (GK); Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Gallo; Gandelman, Ramadani, Coulibaly; Pierotti, Cheddira, Sottil
Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)
Sommer (GK); Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Henrique, Sucic, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram
Match Prediction
Both of these clubs will be gunning for a win here. FC Internazionale Milan are likely to come out on top to secure three points against US Lecce in their upcoming Serie A clash.
Prediction: Lecce 1-2 Inter
Telecast Details
India: DAZN
Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN
UK: DAZN
USA: Paramount+, DAZN
When and where is Lecce vs Inter Serie A match?
Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero in Lecce, Italy. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM GMT.
Where and how to watch Serie A 2025-26 in India?
DAZN has the right to telecast the top flight of Italian football in India as of now.
Where and how to watch Serie A 2025-26 in Italy?
Fans in the host nation can tune into Sky Sports and DAZN to watch all the fixtures live.
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