Lecce vs AS Roma Prediction 06.01.2026 | Serie A

Since securing promotion back to Italy's top flight in the 2022-23 season, Lecce have struggled to escape the bottom-of-the-table woes, and this campaign is no different, with the Salentians hovering just five points above the relegation zone in a precarious 16th place.

Despite a season-long battle with inconsistency, the Apulian side have shown sligthly signs of revival towards the end of 2025, collecting a respectable seven points from their last five top-flight outings, including a morale-boosting 1-1 draw away at Juventus in their most recent clash.

However, head coach Eusebio Di Francesco still faces a major concern: a toothless and ineffective attack. Lecce remain the league’s least potent side, averaging a meager 0.7 goals per game this term, leaving fans and pundits alike frustrated by their offensive limitations.

On the squad front, Gaspar and Lameck Banda have both returned to club duty following the early elimination of their respective national teams, while Mali international Lassana Coulibaly remains away representing his country at the Africa Cup of Nations.

As AS Roma prepare for their visit to the Via del Mare, the capital club comfortably occupies fifth place in the Serie A standings, level on points with fourth-placed Juventus, keeping them firmly in the mix for a coveted Champions League spot.

This season, the Giallorossi have impressed with their defensive solidity, boasting the joint-best defensive record in the league, having conceded just 12 goals in 18 games. Their resilience at the back has been a defining feature of their campaign.

However, recent form has shown signs of wobbling, with Roma suffering defeats in three of their last five league outings, including a narrow 1-0 loss to Atalanta in their latest fixture, marking an underwhelming start to the new year.

AS Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini will be without key defenders Mario Hermoso and Gianluca Mancini due to one-match suspensions, while Evan Ndicka is away on international duty with Ivory Coast, adding further challenges to their defensive setup.