Atalanta vs Lecce Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

Peter Solomon

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3 Minutes Read
September 13, 2025

The Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo is the setting for a Serie A match with contrasting ambitions as Atalanta, fighting on multiple fronts for a top-four finish, host a Lecce side desperate for points to secure their top-flight status. La Dea, under Gian Piero Gasperini, are renowned for their high-octane, attacking football. They face a Lecce team that has struggled for results away from home. This clash between a European contender and a relegation battler offers intriguing dynamics for any home vs away match preview.

Atalanta vs Lecce Match Preview/Betting Preview

This home vs away betting preview pits one of the league’s most potent attacks against a defense that has been leaky on the road. Atalanta will look to impose their relentless pressing and vertical passing game from the outset, aiming to overwhelm Lecce early. The visitors will likely set up with a deep defensive block, hoping to frustrate Atalanta and maybe snatch a goal on the counter-attack or from a set-piece. For bettors, the key question is not if Atalanta will win, but by how many.

Team Recent Form

Atalanta: WWLWW

Lecce: DLLLL

Key Stats

Atalanta have won their last three home Serie A matches, scoring 10 goals in the process.
Lecce are on a dismal run of 7 matches without a win (D2, L5).
Atalanta have won the last three head-to-head meetings, scoring 3+ goals in each victory.

I predict the correct score will be Atalanta 3 – 0 Lecce. The gulf in form, quality, and confidence between these two sides is vast. Atalanta’s attacking firepower, led by the in-form Charles De Ketelaere, should be far too much for a struggling Lecce defense to handle. A comprehensive home win, with a clean sheet highly likely, is the most probable outcome.

Atalanta vs Lecce H2H

Atalanta won the reverse fixture 1-0 earlier this season.
Atalanta have won the last three encounters against Lecce in all competitions.
Lecce’s last victory against Atalanta came back in 2011.
The last three matches have seen Under 2.5 goals, but this was against a different Lecce side.

Pre Game Odds

Atalanta Win: 2/9
Draw: 11/2
Lecce Win: 12/1

(Odds are indicative and subject to change)

Team News Home

Atalanta will be without the injured Giorgio Scalvini and El Bilal Touré. Key midfielder Marten de Roon is a major doubt for this fixture. However, they welcome back Charles De Ketelaere, who is in scintillating form.

Team News Away

Lecce have several injury concerns. Important midfielder Ylber Ramadani is suspended, while Kastriot Dermaku and Mohamed Kaba are ruled out due to injury. Their absentees further weaken an already struggling squad.