AC Milan vs Lecce Prediction & Betting Tips (27 September)

2nd in Serie A last year, AC Milan still turned a page this summer with the departure of coach Stefano Pioli. Now under the leadership of Paulo Fonseca ex-Lille, the Lombard team had difficulty launching its new exercise, as evidenced by the absence of victory during the first 3 days, 2 draws and 1 defeat. On the other hand, the Rossoneri have shown improvement since the return from the international break. Indeed, they easily got the better of Venice 4-0 before striking a big blow by winning against the Inter fans last weekend 1-2. These two successes allowed them to move up to 7th place in Serie A, 3 points behind the leader. In the Champions League, AC Milan got off to a bad start with this setback suffered at home against Liverpool 1-3.

Used to fighting not to go down since its return to the elite in 2022, Lecce is once again expected to be at the bottom of the rankings this season. The team based in Puglia today occupies 17th place in Serie A with 1 point ahead of the first relegation place. Beaten by big names during the first two days Atalanta and Inter, Nikola Krstovic's teammates reacted by dominating bottom-placed Cagliari 1-0. Subsequently, they shared the points with Torino 0-0 and Parma last weekend 2-2. This week, Lecce lost at home to Sassuolo in the Italian Cup 0-2.

For AC Milan, the important right back Calabria is forced to withdraw. This is also the case for potentially starting midfielder Bennacer as well as replacements Sportiello and Florenzi. Still decisive last weekend, American winger Pulisic (3 goals and 2 assists in SA, 1 goal in C1) is shining at the start of the season. Rafael Leao (1 goal and 2 assists in SA) and Alvaro Morata (1 goal in SA) are available as are the French internationals Maignan, Theo Hernandez and Fofana.

The Lecce coach remains deprived of the usually starting midfielders Gonzalez, Kaba and Berisha as well as replacement striker Sansone, injured. Added to this is the suspension of the right side who arrived this summer from Strasbourg Guilbert. The attacking trio could still be composed of Dorgu (1 goal in SA), Rebic (ex-AC Milan) and Krstovic (2 goals in SA).