Date: August 24, 2024
Venue: San Siro, Milan
Inter Milan hosts Lecce in this Serie A clash, where the home team is a heavy favorite. Inter Milan is in strong form, undefeated in their last six matches against Lecce, including a dominant 4-0 win in their previous encounter. Lecce, meanwhile, started the season with a 4-0 loss to Atalanta and has struggled on the road.
Key Stats & Insights
- Inter Milan: Averaging 2.0 goals per game with solid defensive performance, conceding just 1.0 goal per game.
- Lecce: Struggling offensively, averaging only 0.6 goals per game in their last 10 matches.
Team Form and Performance
- Inter’s Last 10 Games: 5 wins, 1 loss, 4 draws; Marcus Thuram leads with 5 goals, while Hakan Calhanoglu has been pivotal in midfield.
- Lecce’s Last 10 Games: 2 wins, 4 losses, 4 draws; Nikola Krstovic has been the key scorer with 2 goals.
Head-to-Head Records
- Inter Milan has won 5 of the last 6 meetings against Lecce, including a 4-0 victory in their last matchup.
Player Form and Availability
- Inter Milan: Lautaro Martinez and Stefan de Vrij are expected to miss the match due to injuries. Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglu are in good form.
- Lecce: Missing key players like Joan Gonzรกlez and Mohamed Kaba due to injuries, making their task even tougher.
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Inter Milan: Odds at 1.20 (83.3% chance) to win, making them the overwhelming favorites.
- Lecce: Long shot at 13.00 to win.
- Asian Handicap -1.75: Recommended bet for Inter Milan at 1.85.
Predictions
Inter Milan is expected to secure a comfortable win, with a predicted scoreline of 3-0 or 4-0. Backing Inter on the -1.75 Asian Handicap offers good value.