Cagliari vs Lecce Predictions, Tips and Odds

Serie A Match Preview: Cagliari v Lecce, May 5, 2024

Match Predictions

The upcoming Serie A match sees Cagliari taking on Lecce on May 5, 2024. Based on historical stats and recent form, the game promises to be a close contest.

• Cagliari has shown resilience in their recent games, securing a 2-1 win against Atalanta and a 2-2 draw against Juventus.
• Lecce, on the other hand, endured a harsh 3-0 defeat against AC Milan but bounced back strongly with a 3-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Head-to-head Comparison

Head to head stats reveal a closely contested rivalry. The two teams have faced each other five times since 2011, with Cagliari coming out on top in 3 out of 5 encounters.

Market Odds

Market odds favor Cagliari with a 33% chance of winning compared to Lecce's 22%. The odds for over 0.5 goals stand at 8 with an 89% chance, while over 1.5 goals also holds an 89% chance. The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) is 5 with a 56% chance.

Predictions & Tips

With the league average indicating a 53% chance for over 2.5 goals, an 82% chance for over 1.5 goals, and a 65% chance for BTTS, betting on a high-scoring match seems plausible. The league's average goals per match stand at 2.74%.

Cagliari v Lecce Past H2H Results & Fixtures

Past encounters between Cagliari and Lecce have generally been competitive. Their most recent match on January 6, 2024, ended in a 1-1 draw.

Verdict

Considering the head-to-head comparison and the current form of both teams, this match is likely to be a hard-fought contest. While Cagliari holds a slight edge in terms of form and head-to-head record, Lecce's recent commanding victory over Sassuolo cannot be ignored.

Our prediction would be a draw or a marginal win for Cagliari. A safe bet would be on over 1.5 goals, given the scoring trends of both teams in recent matches.