Cremonese vs Lecce Prediction - Serie A

CTVX•December 7, 2025 08:22

Cremonese will host Lecce at the Stadio Giovanni Zini at 6:30 PM on December 7, 2025. Despite having home advantage, Cremonese is expected to face significant difficulties against a Lecce side with a superior head-to-head record.

Match context

The Serie A match between Cremonese and Lecce will take place at the Stadio Giovanni Zini. This is a clash between two teams currently in the lower half of the table, both aiming to gain points to improve their position and create a safe distance from the relegation zone.

Performance analysis

Cremonese

Cremonese currently sit 11th in the league table with 17 points from 13 matches. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with only 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 games. However, they have proven to be a tough opponent at home, having drawn 3 and lost only 2 of their 6 matches at Stadio Giovanni Zini this season. Cremonese's attack has scored 16 goals, while their defense has conceded 17.

Lecce

On the other side of the pitch, Lecce are ranked 14th with 13 points. Their form in the last 5 matches is somewhat similar to their opponents, including 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Notably, Lecce have been quite effective away from home, with 2 of their 3 wins this season coming from away games. However, Lecce's attack is a problem, having only scored 10 goals in 13 matches.

History of confrontations

Recent head-to-head history heavily favors Lecce. In the last five encounters, the away team has won three, drawn one, and lost only one match against Cremonese. This factor could provide a significant psychological advantage for Lecce players in their upcoming away game.

  • February 4, 2023: Cremonese 0 - 2 Lecce
  • October 2, 2022: Lecce 1 - 1 Cremonese
  • January 24, 2022: Lecce 2 - 1 Cremonese
  • August 23, 2021: Cremonese 3 - 0 Lecce
  • February 13, 2021: Cremonese 1 - 2 Lecce

Force information

Both teams faced personnel losses ahead of this crucial match.

Cremonese

The home team will be without M. Collocolo due to a thigh injury and M. Faye due to an ankle injury.

Lecce

Lecce will also be without key players such as G. Jean (knee injury) and H. Rafia. In addition, the availability of F. Marchwinski and B. Pierret remains uncertain.

Predict the result

Based on the analysis, Lecce has the advantage due to their superior head-to-head record and consistent away form. Although Cremonese is playing at home, their recent inconsistency and squad losses could cause them difficulties. A draw or a narrow victory for the visiting Lecce is the most likely scenario.

Team lineup updated at 17:53 on 07/12/2025

Official lineup

Cremonese

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachDavide Nicola

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Emil Audero (G)
  • 24. Filippo Terracciano (D)
  • 6. Federico Baschirotto (D)
  • 15. Matteo Bianchetti (D)
  • 4. Tommaso Barbieri (M)
  • 32. Martín Payero (M)
  • 38. Warren Bondo (M)
  • 27. Jari Vandeputte (M)
  • 22. Romano Floriani Mussolini (M)
  • 90. Federico Bonazzoli (F)
  • 10. Jamie Vardy (F)

Substitutes:

  • 16. Marco Silvestri
  • 69. Lapo Nava
  • 55. Francesco Folino
  • 23. Federico Ceccherini
  • 48. Dachi Lordkipanidze
  • 33. Alberto Grassi
  • 8. Mattia Valoti
  • 7. Alessio Zerbin
  • 19. Jeremy Sarmiento
  • 14. Faris Moumbagna
  • 20. Franco Vázquez
  • 11. Dennis Johnson
  • 99. Antonio Sanabria

Lecce

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachEusebio Luca Di Francesco

Starting lineup:

  • 30. Wladimiro Falcone (G)
  • 17. Danilo Veiga (D)
  • 4. Kialonda Gaspar (D)
  • 44. Tiago Gabriel (D)
  • 25. Antonino Gallo (D)
  • 20. Ylber Ramadani (M)
  • 29. Lassana Coulibaly (M)
  • 50. Santiago Pierotti (M)
  • 10. Medon Berisha (M)
  • 19. Lameck Banda (M)
  • 9. Nikola Štulić (F)

Substitutes:

  • 32. Jasper Samooja
  • 5. Jamil Siebert
  • 3. Corrie Ndaba
  • 21. Christ-Owen Kouassi
  • 14. Þórir Jóhann Helgason
  • 93. Youssef Maleh
  • 23. Riccardo Sottil
  • 77. Mohamed Kaba
  • 6. Alex Sala
  • 11. Konan N'Dri
  • 22. Francesco Camarda
  • 7. Tete Morente

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