AS Roma vs Lecce Prediction & Preview
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Poisson model favours AS Roma (69%) — recent form and the head-to-head data both point the same way as AS Roma face Lecce.
✍️ Match Preview
Full Analysis
Stadio Olimpico plays host to AS Roma versus Lecce in Serie A (matchday 29). Kick-off: Sunday 21 March 2027 at 17:30 UK time.
Form & Momentum
AS Roma have collected 2.40 PPG across their last 10 games: 7W 3D 0L. Last five: W D W W W. They are averaging 2.70 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
In front of their own supporters, AS Roma have posted 8W 2D 0L from their last 10 home games — 2.60 PPG. They are averaging 2.70 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 6 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home.
Lecce (all games): 2W 1D 7L across their last 10 — 0.70 points per game. Last five: W L L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 2.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defence has been exposed regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%).
Lecce's away record over their last 10 away games: 4W 2D 4L (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.40 exceeds their overall 0.70 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
The form ledger tips toward AS Roma. A 1.70 PPG lead over Lecce (2.40 vs 0.70) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
Head-to-Head
Across the 9 H2H matches in our data, AS Roma have had the better of this match-up — 7 wins, with Lecce managing 0 and 2 draws.
The 9 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 31 Aug 2026, ended AS Roma 4–0 Lecce — a AS Roma win.
The head-to-head data gives AS Roma an edge — 7 wins from 9 H2H matches is worth weighing, particularly if the form picture is inconclusive.
Trading & In-Play
AS Roma — key trading statistics (last 49 games, 25 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 60% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 94% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; they lead at the break 49% of the time; BTTS occurs in 32% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 49% of the time.
Lecce — key trading statistics (last 49 games, 25 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 60% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; of the 11 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 27%; BTTS occurs in 36% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (away games); they fail to score in 47% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — AS Roma 37% versus Lecce 39%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (AS Roma 45% | Lecce 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects AS Roma 2.36 xG and Lecce 0.95 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: AS Roma attack 1.427 / defence 0.756 | Lecce attack 0.864 / defence 1.092. League average goals — home 1.511 / away 1.449. AS Roma carry an above-average attack rating of 1.427 — their 2.36 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. AS Roma have a tight defence (rating 0.756), which is pulling Lecce's projected output down. Data: built from AS Roma's last 49 games and Lecce's last 49.
Result probabilities: AS Roma 69% | Draw 18% | Lecce 14%. Fair-value odds: AS Roma 1.45 | Draw 5.63 | Lecce 7.41. The model has a clear lean to AS Roma (69%) — a 51pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 64% | BTTS Yes probability 55% | Total xG 3.30. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 64% — the 3.30 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 55% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, AS Roma are the pick at 69% — clear model lean. Recent form and the head-to-head data both align with the Poisson read — multi-source corroboration increases confidence in this selection. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 18% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.30 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 64% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (AS Roma's last 10 home games and Lecce's last 10 away games) averaging 3.0 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 55% on Yes. This conflicts with form data — both teams scored in: AS Roma 40% (last 10 home games) | Lecce 40% (last 10 away games), a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: AS Roma vs Lecce | Competition: Serie A, matchday 29 | Venue: Stadio Olimpico • Kick-off: Sunday 21 March 2027 at 17:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: AS Roma 69% | Draw 18% | Lecce 14% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 64% (Under 36%) | BTTS Yes 55% (No 45%) | xG AS Roma 2.36 / Lecce 0.95 • Poisson strength factors: AS Roma attack 1.427 / def 0.756 | Lecce attack 0.864 / def 1.092 | league avg home 1.511 / away 1.449 • Poisson stance: AS Roma (69%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.36
AS Roma xG
Expected Goals
0.95
Lecce xG
55%
BTTS
84%
Over 1.5
64%
Over 2.5
42%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ AS Roma vs Lecce FAQs
What time does AS Roma vs Lecce kick off?
AS Roma vs Lecce is scheduled to kick off at 17:30 UK time on Sunday 21 March 2027 at Stadio Olimpico.
Where is AS Roma vs Lecce being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Olimpico.
What competition is AS Roma vs Lecce part of?
AS Roma vs Lecce is a Serie A fixture (matchday 29) (Italy).
Who is favourite to win AS Roma vs Lecce?
Our statistical model gives AS Roma a 69% chance of winning, Lecce a 14% chance, and a 18% chance of a draw — making AS Roma the favourite.
Will both teams score in AS Roma vs Lecce?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both AS Roma and Lecce will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will AS Roma vs Lecce have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 64%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from AS Roma's attack rating (1.43) and Lecce's defence rating (1.09), the model arrives at 2.36 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Lecce's attack (0.86x) against AS Roma's defence (0.76x) — and the away total comes out at 0.95.
These ratings are built from AS Roma's last 49 games and Lecce's last 49 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 2-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.2%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 1-1 (9.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
AS Roma Win
69%
1.45
18%
5.63
14%
7.41
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
10.2%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
1 – 0
8.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.36
AS Roma xG
Total xG
3.30
0.95
Lecce xG
1.45
69%
Home win
5.63
18%
Draw
7.41
14%
Away win
Goals Markets
84%
Over 1.5
1.19
16%
Under 1.5
6.25
64%
Over 2.5
1.56
36%
Under 2.5
2.78
42%
Over 3.5
2.38
58%
Under 3.5
1.72
24%
Over 4.5
4.17
76%
Under 4.5
1.32
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.81
45%
BTTS No
2.24
Clean Sheet
39%
2.58
9%
10.55
Win to Nil
27%
3.75
1%
78.14
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ AS Roma vs Lecce Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for AS Roma vs Lecce?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.2%.
How many goals are AS Roma and Lecce expected to score?
The model projects 2.36 expected goals for AS Roma and 0.95 for Lecce, a combined total of 3.30.
How confident is the prediction model for AS Roma vs Lecce?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 69%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
AS Roma come into this having played 49 games, going 31W 7D 11L for 2.04 points per game. Their last five reads W-D-W-W-W.
On the other side, Lecce sit at 0.98 PPG from 49 outings (13W 9D 27L), a run that reads W-L-L-L-D across their last five.
AS Roma carry the stronger recent form of the two, 1.06 PPG clear of Lecce — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
AS Roma's home form reads 18W 4D 3L across their last 25 home games, a 2.32 PPG return.
Away from home, Lecce have taken 1.00 points per game from their last 25 away games (7W 4D 14L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, AS Roma come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
AS Roma are averaging 1.84 goals scored and 0.84 conceded per game recently; Lecce are on 0.82 scored and 1.47 conceded.
Defensively: AS Roma have kept a clean sheet in 49% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 49 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
AS Roma
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Lecce
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AS Roma (Home) vs Lecce (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
AS Roma
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Lecce
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❓ AS Roma vs Lecce Form FAQs
What form are AS Roma and Lecce in coming into this match?
AS Roma have gone 31W 7D 11L in their last 49 games (2.04 PPG), while Lecce have gone 13W 9D 27L in their last 49 (0.98 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — AS Roma at home or Lecce away?
AS Roma's home record (2.32 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — AS Roma at home: 2.32 PPG; Lecce away: 1.00 PPG.
Have AS Roma or Lecce been keeping clean sheets recently?
AS Roma have kept a clean sheet in 49% of their recent games, Lecce in 24%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 9 H2H matches between AS Roma and Lecce, the earliest from October 2022. All of them came in Serie A. The most recent was as recently as 31 August 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Notable Numbers
AS Roma have won the most recent 5 H2H matches in our data — the current momentum in this pairing sits with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: AS Roma won Lecce 0-4 AS Roma on 31 Aug 2026, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, AS Roma have gone 4W 0D 0L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Lecce — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 9 Meetings
7
AS Roma
2
Draws
0
Lecce
Recent Meetings
❓ AS Roma vs Lecce H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between AS Roma and Lecce?
Across the 9 head-to-head matches in our data, AS Roma have won 7, Lecce have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did AS Roma and Lecce last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 31 August 2026: Lecce 0-4 AS Roma.
Who has won more matches between AS Roma and Lecce?
AS Roma have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from the 9 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
AS Roma are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 48% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Lecce are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
Neither side has been leaking BTTS chances often — 32% (AS Roma) and 36% (Lecce) both sit on the low side, favouring BTTS No.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (AS Roma) and 36% (Lecce).
On the defensive side: AS Roma keep a clean sheet in 56% of their matches; Lecce in 44%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = AS Roma home games / Lecce away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ AS Roma vs Lecce Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in AS Roma and Lecce matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 32% of AS Roma's recent matches and 36% of Lecce's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are AS Roma and Lecce matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of AS Roma's recent games and 36% of Lecce's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do AS Roma and Lecce matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 60% of AS Roma's recent matches and 60% of Lecce's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
The match report will be available once the game has finished.
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