Lecce is set to host Bologna at Comunale Via del Mare today at 13:00 (Argentina time) for matchday 5 of Serie A.
Current Form of Lecce and Bologna
After a tough defeat last time out, Lecce is desperate for a win to lift their spirits. Bologna, on the other hand, comes into this matchup on a high after a victory in their previous game.
Lecce’s Recent Performance
Lecce seeks redemption following a 1-2 loss against Cagliari. The home side has struggled lately, recording two matches without a win alongside one draw. They have conceded 8 goals during these fixtures while managing to net only 2.
Bologna’s Recent Performance
Bologna managed a narrow 2-1 win against Genoa in their last Serie A outing. They have had a mixed bag of results recently, with one victory and two defeats over their last three matches. In those games, they have scored a total of 3 goals but also allowed 3 into their net.
Home and Away Performance
Both teams have similar struggles based on their home and away form. Lecce has yet to secure a victory on their turf at Comunale Via del Mare, while Bologna has not earned a single point in any of their away games so far this season.
Head-to-Head
Historically, the last five encounters between Lecce and Bologna have seen Lecce triumph three times, with two matches ending in draws. The previous meeting this season ended without any goals on February 9, 2024, in Serie A.
Currently, Lecce sits at the bottom of the league with just 1 point (1 draw and 3 losses), while Bologna is slightly better off in 11th place with 6 points (2 wins and 2 losses).
The referee chosen for tonight’s match is Francesco Fourneau.
Upcoming Matches
For Lecce:
- Matchday 6: vs Parma on October 4 at 10:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 7: vs Sassuolo on October 18 at 10:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 8: vs Udinese on October 25 at 10:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 9: vs Napoli on October 28 at 14:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs Fiorentina on November 2 at 11:00 (Argentina time)
For Bologna:
- Matchday 6: vs Pisa on October 5 at 10:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 7: vs Cagliari on October 19 at 10:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 8: vs Fiorentina on October 26 at 14:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 9: vs Torino on October 29 at 16:45 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs Parma on November 2 at 14:00 (Argentina time)
Match Timing by Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 13:00 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 11:00 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 10:00 hours
- Venezuela: 12:00 hours.