Serie A

Frosinone vs Lecce: Hosts aim to maintain European push

Frosinone aim to stay among the leading sides, while Lecce look to keep their distance from the relegation zone.

The penultimate fixture of Matchday 9 of Serie A takes place at the Stirpe, where Frosinone host Lecce. Massimiliano Alvini's side have scored eight goals in their last two matches and, following their draw in Bergamo, will be looking to return to winning ways and consolidate their place in the European spots. Eusebio Di Francesco's side will therefore need to be particularly alert defensively. Lecce have picked up just three points from their last four matches, courtesy of a win over Udinese, and will be determined to add to their tally to avoid slipping further down the table.

HEAD TO HEAD

There have been 13 previous competitive meetings between the two sides in Frosinone: 4 wins for Frosinone (most recently 3-1 after extra time in the 2013/14 Lega Pro First Division play-offs), 4 draws (most recently 1-1 in Serie A 2023/24) and 5 wins for Lecce (most recently 3-0 in Serie B 2020/21).

Frosinone-Lecce is a historic fixture for the Giallazzurri: Frosinone’s last win against Lecce came on 7 June 2014, in the play-off final that earned them promotion to Serie B. They won 3-1 after extra time at the Stadio Matusa, with goals from Paganini, Frara and Viola after Beretta had given Lecce the lead.

DID YOU KNOW?

Frosinone have scored more goals than any other team in the opening 15 minutes of the first half (4, level with Atalanta).

Frosinone have conceded more penalties than any other team (3, level with Atalanta).

Frosinone have won 3 consecutive home matches in Serie A: a 4th straight victory at the Stirpe would set a new outright club record in the top flight.

Frosinone concede more shots per match than any other team (19.3).

Frosinone commit more fouls per match than any other team (16).

Lecce have the lowest average possession in Serie A (40.5%).

COACHES and PLAYERS

This will be the first official meeting between Massimiliano Alvini and Eusebio Di Francesco.

Eusebio Di Francesco faces one of his former clubs: he coached Frosinone in 2023/24, recording 11 wins, 11 draws and 20 defeats.

Giacomo Calò has created more chances (29) and completed more crosses (24) than any other Serie A player.

Giacomo Calò scored against Atalanta: it was the Frosinone midfielder’s 3rd goal of the season. He had never scored this many goals by the end of October in a single season.

Aleksa Terzić scored against Atalanta: it was the Frosinone defender’s 2nd goal of the season. His previous Serie A goal had come on 30 April 2023 (Fiorentina-Sampdoria 5-0).

Gabriele Calvani has made more recoveries than any other player (67).

This match brings together the two players who have won the most tackles (38): Patrizio Masini and Jamil Siebert.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Gaspar (Lecce) (2)

Cautioned: Bracaglia (Frosinone)

REFEREE

ABISSO (ALASSIO – DI GIACINTO) IV: MARESCA, VAR: PICCININI, AVAR: MAZZOLENI

UPCOMING MATCHES

Frosinone-Torino (1/11, 15.00)

Lecce-Genoa (1/11, 18.00)

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