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Football Italy - Serie A Stadio Via del Mare Sun 28 Sep 13:00
Bologna FC 1909
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Serie A Betting Preview: Lecce vs Bologna

Lecce host Bologna in this Italian Serie A game at Stadio Via del Mare, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Find Out Why We’re Keen on BTTS No

It could be that at least one of Lecce or Bologna fail to get on the scoresheet here. Therefore, we’ll take the BTTS No option at -161 which means a nice return if our pick wins.

Bologna Have Won 6 Out of 8 on the H2H

Lecce were beaten 2-1 at Stadio Via del Mare in their last game. This loss at home to Cagliari was their third straight defeat. The Apulia outfit enjoyed 52% possession and had five shots on target, while Tiago Gabriel bagged the goal.

Five days ago, Lecce travelled to AC Milan and were beaten 3-0 in the Coppa Italia.

Bologna have lost back-to-back Serie A games on the road. In their previous league match, it was a 2-1 home win over Genoa at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara. Vincenzo Italiano's men had six shots on goal and recorded 59% possession, while Santiago Castro and Riccardo Orsolini found the net.

On Thursday night, Bologna suffered a 1-0 Europa League defeat when visiting Aston Villa.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bologna haven’t lost to Lecce in their past eight games, with the last clash ending 0-0 at Stadio Via del Mare. The previous 8 H2H games have featured six Bologna victories and two draws.

Serie A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Bologna logo Bologna 29 12 6 11 38 34 4 38:34 42
17 Lecce logo Lecce 29 7 6 16 21 39 -18 21:39 27
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Lecce – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Lecce have had 41.4% possession, 309.0 passes and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.2 corners.

Tiago Gabriel and five of his team-mates all top the scoring with 1 goals apiece. Leading assistor is Nikola Krstovic with 2, while goalie Wladimiro Falcone has recorded 3 clean sheets.

Bologna – Last 10 League Games

Bologna have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 11.4 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 55.6% possession, 408.7 passes, 6.5 corners in their favour and 3.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Riccardo Orsolini has top scored with 6, while Santiago Castro, Thijs Dallinga and Remo Freuler are next on 1. Thijs Dallinga has clocked up 2 assists, with Lukasz Skorupski and Federico Ravaglia collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Lecce confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Wladimiro Falcone (GK), Christ-Owen Kouassi, Kialonda Gaspar, Tiago Gabriel, Antonino Gallo, Lassana Coulibaly, Ylber Ramadani, Medon Berisha, Santiago Pierotti, Nikola Stulic, Tete Morente.

Bologna confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Skorupski (GK), Emil Holm, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, Jhon Lucumi, Juan Miranda, Nikola Moro, Lewis Ferguson, Riccardo Orsolini, Giovanni Fabbian, Jonathan Rowe, Thijs Dallinga.

Lecce vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Lecce vs Bologna with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re not expecting both teams to score in this Serie A encounter, leading us to a BTTS No selection. The fact that you can get odds of -161 for this pick means that we’re getting value.

Sportsgambler.com boast Serie A expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our football betting tips and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Lecce vs Bologna league stats:

  • 4 of the last 5 Lecce home matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 7 of the last 10 Lecce home matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 7 of the last 10 Bologna away matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 3 of the last 5 Bologna matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • The last 3 matches between these teams have resulted in BTTS No
BTTS No Probability

The best betting sites make it a 61.7% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Lecce Lecce logo 0 - 1 Bologna logo Bologna

We’re going for Bologna at +480 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Santiago Castro Under 0.5 Shots On Target -130 BetMGM logo

Santiago Castro (Bologna) has failed to record a shot on goal in eight consecutive Serie A away matches. We’re keen to bet on him to fall short in the Shots on Target department and this pick is on offer at -130.

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Riccardo Orsolini to Score +270 BetMGM logo

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) has managed six goals in his past ten Serie A games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +270.

Latest Riccardo Orsolini Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Bologna Over 4.5 Corners -138 BetMGM logo

It’s been an average of 7.20 Bologna corners in the past five matches, with Lecce conceding a corner average of 7.40 in their last five games. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -138 that Bologna go over the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Lecce Logo Lecce
Total
10.90 4.70 6.20
Home
10.90 5.80 5.10
Away
10.30 4.00 6.30
Bologna Logo Bologna
Total
10.00 6.50 3.50
Home
10.20 7.40 2.80
Away
7.40 4.20 3.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score No -161
Full-Time Result Bologna +107
Shots On Target Santiago Castro Under 0.5 -130

A bet builder can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for one or both teams not scoring, Bologna on the 1x2 and no shots on target from Santiago Castro (Bologna).

Placing a bet builder means you can have various selections for one football match. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Lecce vs Bologna Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Think Bologna Most Likely to Win

For this Serie A clash, Bologna are the -118 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 54% chance of winning. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +360 for Lecce.

There are different ways to bet on Bologna including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -116, although Lecce +0.5 is a viable alternative at -106 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -143 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

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Riccardo Orsolini Favourite to Find the Net First

The First Goalscorer favourite is Riccardo Orsolini at +460, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals
Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)
First
+230
Anytime
+460
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Santiago Castro (Bologna)
First
+275
Anytime
+600
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Jens Odgaard (Bologna)
First
+330
Anytime
+700
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Nikola Stulic (Lecce)
First
+330
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)
Over 0.5
-213
Under 0.5
+135
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Santiago Castro (Bologna)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-118
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Nikola Stulic (Lecce)
Over 0.5
-139
Under 0.5
-118
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Jens Odgaard (Bologna)
Over 0.5
-123
Under 0.5
-122
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Player Shots
Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)
Over 2.5
-164
Under 2.5
-
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Santiago Castro (Bologna)
Over 2.5
+104
Under 2.5
-
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Nikola Stulic (Lecce)
Over 2.5
+145
Under 2.5
-
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Jens Odgaard (Bologna)
Over 1.5
-200
Under 1.5
-
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Lecce Searching For Right Results at Home

Lecce have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Bologna have been beaten in four consecutive away games. I Rossoblù have finished with six losses, two victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

When the sides last met at Stadio Via del Mare, Lecce drew 0-0 with Bologna. There have been two draws in the past 4 H2H meetings at Stadio Via del Mare along with two Bologna wins.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Lecce logo Lecce Home Stats 1-2-7 1.90 0.50 1.40 3 7 3 7
Bologna logo Bologna Away Stats 2-2-6 1.90 0.60 1.30 3 7 3 7
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Lecce logo Lecce League Stats
Bologna logo Bologna League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Lecce vs Bologna Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Lecce vs Bologna team news beforehand. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Serie A lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Lecce Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Bologna Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Lecce Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

30 Wladimiro Falcone
21 Christ-Owen Kouassi 4 Kialonda Gaspar 44 Tiago Gabriel 25 Antonino Gallo
29 Lassana Coulibaly 20 Ylber Ramadani 10 Medon Berisha
50 Santiago Pierotti 9 Nikola Stulic 7 Tete Morente
1 Lukasz Skorupski
2 Emil Holm 14 T. Lysaker Heggem 26 Jhon Lucumi 33 Juan Miranda
6 Nikola Moro 19 Lewis Ferguson
7 Riccardo Orsolini 80 Giovanni Fabbian 11 Jonathan Rowe
24 Thijs Dallinga

Bologna Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Lecce Substitutes

  • 1Christian Fruechtl
  • 3Corrie Ndaba
  • 5Jamil Siebert
  • 6Alex Sala
  • 11Konan N'Dri
  • 14Thorir Helgason
  • 17Danilo Veiga
  • 19Lameck Banda
  • 22Francesco Camarda
  • 23Riccardo Sottil
  • 32Jasper Samooja
  • 77Mohamed Kaba
  • 80Niko Kovac

Bologna Substitutes

  • 4Tommaso Pobega
  • 8Remo Freuler
  • 9Santiago Castro
  • 10F. Bernardeschi
  • 13Federico Ravaglia
  • 20Nadir Zortea
  • 21Jens Odgaard
  • 22C. Lykogiannis
  • 25Massimo Pessina
  • 28Nicolo Cambiaghi
  • 29Lorenzo De Silvestri
  • 30Benjamin Dominguez
  • 41Martin Vitik

Previous Lecce Lineups

23 Sep Coppa Italia
AC Milan 3-0 Lecce
19 Sep Serie A
Lecce 1-2 Cagliari
14 Sep Serie A
Atalanta 4-1 Lecce
29 Aug Serie A
Lecce 0-2 AC Milan
23 Aug Serie A
Genoa 0-0 Lecce
15 Aug Coppa Italia
Lecce 2-0 Juve Stabia

Previous Bologna Lineups

25 Sep Europa League
Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna
20 Sep Serie A
Bologna 2-1 Genoa
14 Sep Serie A
AC Milan 1-0 Bologna
30 Aug Serie A
Bologna 1-0 Como
23 Aug Serie A
Roma 1-0 Bologna
24 May Serie A
Bologna 1-3 Genoa

Injuries & Suspensions

Lecce Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lassana Coulibaly Other
Medon Berisha Other
Kialonda Gaspar Knee
Bologna Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lewis Ferguson Yellow cards
Nikola Moro Other
Lorenzo De Silvestri Other
Emil Holm Calf
Oussama El Azzouzi Knee
Team Squads

Lecce Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Eusebio Di Francesco

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Wladimiro Falcone 30 G 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Kialonda Gaspar 4 D 4 360 4 0 0 0 1 0
Lassana Coulibaly 29 M 4 352 4 0 0 0 1 0
Ylber Ramadani 20 M 4 332 4 0 0 0 0 0
Antonino Gallo 25 M 4 315 4 0 0 0 0 0

Bologna Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vincenzo Italiano

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lukasz Skorupski 1 G 4 360 4 0 0 0 1 0
Remo Freuler 8 M 4 349 4 0 0 0 1 0
Riccardo Orsolini 7 F 4 343 4 0 2 0 0 0
Santiago Castro 9 F 4 305 3 1 1 1 0 0
Nicolo Cambiaghi 28 F 4 285 3 1 0 1 1 0
Italy FlagSerie A Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Inter Milan 29 22 2 5 65:23 68
2 AC Milan 29 17 9 3 44:21 60
3 Napoli 29 18 5 6 45:30 59
4 Como 29 15 9 5 48:22 54
5 Juventus 29 15 8 6 51:28 53
6 Roma 29 16 3 10 39:23 51
7 Atalanta 29 12 11 6 40:27 47
8 Bologna 29 12 6 11 38:34 42
9 Lazio 29 10 10 9 29:28 40
10 Sassuolo 29 11 5 13 35:39 38
11 Udinese 29 10 6 13 33:42 36
12 Parma 29 8 10 11 21:36 34
13 Genoa 29 8 9 12 36:40 33
14 Torino 29 9 6 14 32:50 33
15 Cagliari 29 7 9 13 31:41 30
16 Fiorentina 29 6 10 13 34:43 28
17 Lecce 29 7 6 16 21:39 27
18 Cremonese 29 5 9 15 23:44 24
19 Pisa 29 2 12 15 23:49 18
20 Hellas Verona 29 3 9 17 22:51 18
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Inter Milan 15 11 2 2 39:13 35
2 Napoli 14 10 4 0 25:13 34
3 Juventus 14 8 5 1 29:12 29
4 Como 15 8 5 2 26:11 29
5 Roma 14 9 2 3 22:9 29
6 Atalanta 15 8 5 2 24:13 29
7 AC Milan 14 8 4 2 19:11 28
8 Lazio 15 7 4 4 21:17 25
9 Torino 15 6 2 7 19:23 20
10 Sassuolo 15 6 2 7 17:21 20
11 Genoa 15 5 4 6 19:19 19
12 Udinese 15 5 4 6 16:19 19
13 Bologna 14 5 2 7 14:16 17
14 Cagliari 14 4 4 6 16:17 16
15 Lecce 15 4 4 7 11:19 16
16 Fiorentina 14 3 5 6 18:19 14
17 Parma 14 3 5 6 11:19 14
18 Cremonese 14 2 6 6 12:21 12
19 Pisa 15 2 4 9 7:18 10
20 Hellas Verona 14 1 4 9 12:23 7