Lecce vs. Lazio, a must-win

Both teams are in need of a response as Lecce host Lazio at the Via del Mare. The Giallorossi have managed just one point from their last six matches and have lost four straight. After narrow defeats to Inter and Milan, they know they must start picking up points to avoid slipping further into the relegation zone. Lazio, meanwhile, come into the game under pressure after losing to Como on Monday. With their hopes of qualifying for Europe on the line, they can no longer afford to let points slip away.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

In Salento, there have been 23 official matches between the two sides: Lecce have won 11 (most recently 2–1 in Serie A 2023/24), there have been four draws (most recently 0–0 in Serie A 2005/06) and Lazio have won eight (most recently 2–1 away in Serie A 2024/25).

Both teams have scored in each of the last six meetings at the Via del Mare: 11 goals for Lecce and 12 for Lazio.
DID YOU KNOW?

Lecce are the lowest-scoring team in Serie A 2025/26 with 13 goals.

Lecce are among the teams that have benefited from the fewest opposition red cards (0), level with Verona, Torino, Milan and Sassuolo.

Lazio are the team with the most red cards received in Serie A 2025/26 (7).

COACHES and PLAYERS

It will be the 14th official meeting between Eusebio Di Francesco and Maurizio Sarri: Sarri leads the head-to-head with six wins to four, with three draws completing the record.

DISCIPLINE 

Suspended: Gaspar (Lecce); Cataldi (Lazio)

Cautioned: Banda (Lecce); Romagnoli, Pellegrini, Cancellieri (Lazio)

REFEREE

CHIFFI (IMPERIALE – BAHRI) IV: RAPUANO, VAR: MAZZOLENI, AVAR: ABISSO

UPCOMING MATCHES

Torino-Lecce (Sunday February 1st, 12.30 CET)

Lazio-Genoa (Friday January 30, 20.45 CET)

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