Lecce vs Cagliari Prediction & Betting Tips (19 September)

During the previous exercise, Lecce had to work to avoid relegation. Indeed, the formal -based training won its last two championship games and hung the 17th place in Serie A with 3 points ahead of the red zone. This season, the men of Eusebio Di Francesco should suffer. This is verified so far since they occupy the last rank in the ranking. After a draw on the Genoa lawn on the 1st day 0-0, Lecce bowed against Milan AC 0-2 and Atalanta last weekend 4-1.

 Little to his advantage last year, Cagliari finished 15th in Serie A 2 points ahead of her opponent of the day. Sardinians are not worth anything other than the maintenance in this exercise 2025/2026 but the start of the championship is pretty good. Before the international break, they stood up to the Fiorentina at home 1-1 before losing a little with the champion of Italian in title Napoli 1-0. Last weekend, Cagliari confirmed his interesting arrangements by taking over on Parma 2-0. 

Tactically, Lecce will likely stick to their 4-3-3 setup, hoping that the trio of Coulibaly, Ramadani, and Sala can control the midfield and supply their forwards. Di Francesco may turn to Konan N’Dri, whose stunning strike against Atalanta offered a glimpse of what he can deliver. Cagliari, on the other hand, will lean into their 4-3-1-2 formation, with Folorunsho and Prati tasked with breaking up play and launching counters. Expect Mina to be a towering presence at the back, while Belotti and Esposito look to exploit Lecce’s defensive frailties.

Given Lecce’s desperation for points and Cagliari’s recent momentum, this fixture promises intensity and drama. Lecce’s home crowd could be the X-factor, pushing them to break their winless streak. However, Cagliari’s sharper edge in front of goal and more settled midfield may tip the balance. A 2-1 scoreline in favor of Lecce feels plausible—Stulic to finally convert, N’Dri to add flair, and Belotti to grab a consolation for the visitors. It won’t be pretty, but it will be passionate, and for Lecce, potentially season-defining.

• Summary: Lecce is going head to head with Cagliari starting on 19 Sept 2025 at 18:45 UTC at Via del Mare stadium, Lecce city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .