Lecce vs AC Milan Serie A
Serie A
Lecce
AC Milan- Info
- Lineups
- Stats
- Events
- Standings
| Date | March 8, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | 17:00 |
| League | Serie A |
| Status | FT |
Lecce
Lineups (4-2-3-1)
- 57 M. Sportiello
- 32 K. Walker
- 46 M. Gabbia
- 28 M. Thiaw
- 19 T. Hernández
- 38 W. Bondo
- 80 Y. Musah
- 20 Álex Jiménez
- 14 T. Reijnders
- 11 C. Pulišić
- 7 S. Giménez coach: Sérgio Conceição
Subs
- 10 Rafael Leão
- 90 T. Abraham
- 79 João Félix
- 99 R. Sottil
- 29 Y. Fofana
- 21 S. Chukwueze
- 96 L. Torriani
- 23 F. Tomori
- 42 F. Terracciano
- 24 A. Florenzi
- 9 L. Jović
- 69 L. Nava
- 33 D. Bartesaghi
AC Milan
Lineups (4-2-3-1)
- 30 W. Falcone
- 12 F. Guilbert
- 6 F. Baschirotto
- 19 G. Jean
- 25 A. Gallo
- 29 L. Coulibaly
- 5 M. Berisha
- 50 S. Pierotti
- 14 Þ. Helgason
- 7 Tete Morente
- 9 N. Krstović Coach: M. Giampaolo
Subs
- 75 B. Pierret
- 20 Y. Ramadani
- 17 Danilo Veiga
- 22 L. Banda
- 3 A. Rebić
- 4 Kialonda Gaspar
- 99 M. Sala
- 77 M. Kaba
- 1 C. Früchtl
- 32 J. Samooja
- 23 R. Burnete
- 44 Tiago Gabriel
- 37 J. Karlsson
- 10 K. N’Dri
- 8 H. Rafia
| Lecce | Stats | AC Milan |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Shots on Goal | 9 |
| 6 | Shots off Goal | 6 |
| 11 | Total Shots | 16 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 8 | Shots insidebox | 13 |
| 3 | Shots outsidebox | 3 |
| 13 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 2 | Offsides | 7 |
| 30% | Ball Possession | 70% |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 7 | Goalkeeper Saves | 1 |
| 243 | Total passes | 581 |
| 164 | Passes accurate | 518 |
| 67% | Passes % | 89% |
| 0.87 | expected_goals | 3.60 |
| 0 | goals_prevented | 0 |
Serie A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Napoli | 38 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 82 |
| 2 |
Inter | 38 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 81 |
| 3 |
Atalanta | 38 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 74 |
| 4 |
Juventus | 38 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 70 |
| 5 |
AS Roma | 38 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 69 |
| 6 |
Fiorentina | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 7 |
Lazio | 38 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 65 |
| 8 |
AC Milan | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 63 |
| 9 |
Bologna | 38 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 62 |
| 10 |
Como | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 11 |
Torino | 38 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 44 |
| 12 |
Udinese | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 44 |
| 13 |
Genoa | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 43 |
| 14 |
Verona | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 37 |
| 15 |
Parma | 38 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 36 |
| 16 |
Cagliari | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 36 |
| 17 |
Lecce | 38 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 34 |
| 18 |
Empoli | 38 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 31 |
| 19 |
Venezia | 38 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 29 |
| 20 |
Monza | 38 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 18 |
AC Milan faces Lecce in a crucial Serie A fixture on March 8, 2025, at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare. This match holds significant importance for the Rossoneri, who are desperate to bounce back from a tough period. With injuries and suspensions affecting both sides, this encounter promises to be a thrilling contest.
Lecce Team News
Lecce comes into this match on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Fiorentina, marking their fourth consecutive game without a win. Their attack has struggled significantly, failing to score in these matches.
Key injuries to Filip Marchwinski and Santiago Pierotti have left the team with limited attacking options. Despite this, Lecce will look to take advantage of AC Milan’s recent defensive vulnerabilities.
Predicted Lecce Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Wladimiro Falcone
- Defenders: Frederic Guilbert, Federico Baschirotto, Gaby Jean, Antonino Gallo
- Midfielders: Lassana Coulibaly, Medon Berisha; Tete Morente, Balthazar Pierret, Jesper Karlsson
- Forward: Nikola Krstović
AC Milan Team News
AC Milan is enduring a rough patch, losing three consecutive Serie A matches, the latest being a 2-1 defeat to Lazio. This poor run has seen them drop to ninth place in the league standings, six points away from the European qualification spots.
Adding to their troubles, goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Strahinja Pavlović are suspended, while Alessandro Florenzi, Emerson Royal, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek remain sidelined with injuries. Manager Sérgio Conceição has emphasized the importance of a team-wide response to overcome this difficult period.
Predicted AC Milan Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Marco Sportiello
- Defenders: Kyle Walker, Matteo Gabbia, Fikayo Tomori, Theo Hernández
- Midfielders: Youssouf Fofana, Yunus Musah; Christian Pulisic, Tijjani Reijnders, Rafael Leão
- Forward: Santiago Giménez
Conceição ahead of #LecceMilan 🗣️
— AC Milan (@acmilan) March 7, 2025
📊 Results
😤 Maximum effort
🙌 Belief #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/8epjNYtZFu
Key Players to Watch
Lecce – Nikola Krstović
The Montenegrin striker remains Lecce’s biggest attacking threat. His ability to create chances and finish under pressure will be vital in exploiting Milan’s weakened defense.
AC Milan – Kyle Walker
The experienced full-back’s return to the squad provides much-needed stability to Milan’s defense. His leadership and defensive skills will be key in shutting down Lecce’s attack.
Lecce vs AC Milan: Match Prediction
While AC Milan has struggled lately, their squad depth and attacking prowess still give them an edge over Lecce. Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic are expected to cause problems for Lecce’s defense. However, Lecce has proven to be a tough side at home, and Milan cannot afford any lapses in concentration.
Prediction: Lecce 1-2 AC Milan
Lecce vs AC Milan: FAQs
What time does the Lecce vs AC Milan match start?
The match kicks off at 17:00 GMT+1 on March 8, 2025.
Where can I watch Lecce vs AC Milan?
Broadcast details vary by country, so check your local sports networks for coverage.
Who are the key players for Lecce vs AC Milan?
For Lecce, Nikola Krstović is the main attacking threat. For AC Milan, Kyle Walker will be crucial in defense.
What is the recent head-to-head record between Lecce and AC Milan?
AC Milan has dominated recent encounters, remaining unbeaten in their last 13 matches against Lecce.
