The reigning Serie A champions, SSC Napoli, travel to the Stadio Via del Mare to face a struggling US Lecce side in a crucial midweek fixture. Napoli, currently sitting near the top of the table, will look to build on a vital recent domestic victory and solidify their title defense under coach Antonio Conte. Lecce, battling in the bottom half of the table, desperately need a home win to pull away from the relegation zone. This encounter promises a classic clash between title ambition and survival grit in Italy’s top flight.
Match Details
This key Serie A contest is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Puglia.
DetailInformationCompetitionSerie A (Matchday 9)DateTuesday, October 28, 2025Kick-off18:30 CET (17:30 BST / 12:30 ET)VenueStadio Via del Mare, Lecce
Team Form and Analysis: US Lecce (Team 1)
Lecce, led by manager Eusebio Di Francesco, have endured a difficult start to the 2025/26 Serie A campaign. Their primary challenge has been converting defensive solidity into consistent results and finding the back of the net. They sit in the bottom half of the table, with their only win so far coming against a fellow struggler. Crucially, they have failed to secure a single home victory this season, a statistic they must overturn against the reigning champions.
Lecce’s Last Five Serie A Results (Domestic Form)
DateOpponentVenueResultRecentUdineseAwayL 2-3RecentSassuoloHomeD 0-0RecentParmaAwayW 1-0RecentBolognaHomeD 2-2RecentCagliariHomeL 1-2
Key Player: Midfielder Medon Berisha has provided sparks of creativity and goal threat in an otherwise cautious Lecce attack, recently scoring his first Serie A goal. His energy in the engine room will be vital for disrupting Napoli’s midfield dominance.
Team Form and Analysis: SSC Napoli (Team 2)
Napoli, under the demanding leadership of Antonio Conte, have shown strong domestic form despite recent inconsistency, particularly on the road and in Europe (a heavy Champions League loss to PSV was a major setback). They secured a massive morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in their last league outing, which temporarily propelled them to the top of the Serie A standings. The team is built on a solid defensive base and a potent, deep midfield.
Napoli’s Last Five Results (All Competitions)
DateOpponentCompetitionResultRecentInter MilanSerie AW 3-1RecentPSV EindhovenUCLL 2-6RecentTorinoSerie AL 0-1RecentGenoaSerie AW 2-1RecentAC MilanSerie AL 1-2
Key Player: Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa remains the powerful engine room of Conte’s team. His tireless box-to-box work, ability to break up play, and recent contribution of a vital goal make him indispensable, especially with the absence of star player Kevin De Bruyne due to injury.
Head-to-Head Record (H2H)
The historical record heavily favors the visitors. Lecce have struggled to compete with the Partenopei in recent years, particularly at the Stadio Via del Mare.
CompetitionMatches PlayedLecce WinsDrawsNapoli WinsLast 5 Meetings (All)5014Last 5 Meetings (Lecce Home)5005
Last Meeting: Lecce 0-1 Napoli (May 2025, Serie A)
Players to Watch
Focus on these key figures who could decide the result of this Serie A fixture.
TeamPlayerPositionWhy They Matter (SEO Keyword: Key Player Performance)LecceSantiago PierottiWinger/ForwardHis pace and direct running on the flank are Lecce’s best outlet for creating chances and exploiting any space left by Napoli’s attacking fullbacks.NapoliScott McTominayMidfielderThe box-to-box midfielder is a strong goal threat from deep, linking up with the forwards and providing crucial energy in the central areas for Antonio Conte’s system.NapoliGiovanni Di LorenzoRight-Back/CaptainThe captain’s experience and attacking overlap are key to Napoli’s build-up, and he will need to be defensively sharp to prevent Lecce’s counter-attacks.
Prediction (Analysis of the likely outcome and a score prediction)
Despite Napoli’s patchy away form and key injuries (notably De Bruyne), the gulf in quality and the historical dominance over Lecce is hard to ignore. Napoli arrives following a hugely important win against Inter, which should provide a significant psychological lift. Lecce’s struggle for goals and inability to win at home this season makes their task incredibly difficult against an Antonio Conte side desperate for stability. We expect a typical, hard-fought Conte-style victory where Napoli controls the game and limits Lecce’s attacking opportunities.
Likely Outcome: Napoli Win
SEO Score Prediction: Lecce 0-1 Napoli
Live Stream and TV Broadcast Information
Fans looking to watch Lecce vs Napoli live can find the match on the following platforms (Note: Channels are subject to change and vary by region):
RegionTV Channel/PlatformUnited Kingdom (UK)TNT Sports, DAZNUnited States (US)Paramount+, CBS Sports NetworkCanadaFuboTV CanadaIndiaFanCode, JioTV, Sports18ItalyDAZN, Sky Sport (via Sky Q/NOW TV)
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