Lecce vs Fiorentina Prediction 02.02.2024

• Competition: Italy &— Serie A
• Date: Friday, 2nd, February 2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UTC / 20.45 CET
• Venue: Stadio Via del Mare (Lecce)

As it attempts to recover from recent setbacks and regain its position in the top four, Fiorentina is keenly visiting the underperforming Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare on Friday.

Lecce vs Fiorentina Betting Tips: Fiorentina to Win

The club from Apulia has been the most underperforming team in the Italian top-flight recently. They’ve only managed to secure a single point out of a possible 18 from their last six league matches since barely defeating Frosinone 2-1 in mid-December.

Unfortunately, the highlighted success is a single shining moment in a dismal run of results, covering an astonishing 17 matches in all competitions. Coach Roberto D’Aversa is under increasing pressure as his team, typically known for securing nine draws this season, has lost its ability to consistently achieve tied results.

Despite their ability to gain an advantage, their chaotic and unstable defense has cost them many points this season. A prime example of this was in their last game, where an initial lead was lost in only six minutes, culminating in a 1-2 loss against Genoa. This marked their fifth loss in the last six SA games.

Going back to Stadio Via del Mare may bring a sense of optimism, considering they’ve racked up an impressive 16 of 21 points this season on their home field. However, the Giallorossi suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat by Juventus in their last home game, making it hard to foresee a quick recovery, particularly after Viola triumphed over them in two of the last three head-to-head matches here.

Lecce’s Friday opponent, Fiorentina, has also been underperforming in recent weeks, especially with a rough start to the new year. Aside from their penalty shootout win against Bologna in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals, Fiorentina has not experienced a victory in 2024.

Vincenzo Italiano’s team, currently in pursuit of a European ticket, has seen a worrisome drop in performance. They’ve only managed to secure one point from the first Serie A matches of the new year (D1, L2), and are just two points behind the leading four. It’s crucial that they quickly recover from their winter slump and continue their pursuit of a Champions League spot.

However, there is no doubt that visiting a Lecce side who are going through scoring agony offers the ideal opportunity for the Viola to grab the necessary three points which could see them back in the top four again depending on other results. Even if they are not in optimal condition, a strong response is expected from the Tuscan squad for recent stumbles.