Both stuck inside Serie A's drop zone and facing a season-long scrap for survival, Venezia and Lecce will meet at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Monday evening.
Venezia:
Struggling to hold onto leads, Venezia’s woes continued with a 2-1 home defeat to Parma, leaving them rock bottom in Serie A. Eusebio Di Francesco’s side have dropped a staggering 14 points from winning positions this season, a costly trait in their fight for survival. Defensive frailties, particularly from set pieces, have plagued the Lagunari, who need an immediate turnaround. Hosting fellow relegation candidates Lecce offers a golden opportunity to claim only their third win of the campaign, but the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Lecce:
A winless away record and the league's worst attack prompted Lecce’s board to replace Luca Gotti with Marco Giampaolo during the international break. The experienced coach faces a daunting task to revive the Giallorossi, who have managed just five goals in 12 games. Lecce’s struggles on the road have been glaring, but Giampaolo will look to build on Nikola Krstovic’s recent hat-trick for Montenegro as a spark for the team’s misfiring attack.
Prediction:Venezia
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