Cagliari vs Lecce
Italy – Serie A
Date: Sunday, 12 July 2020
Kick-Off at 18:30 UK/ 19:30 CET
Venue: Sardegna Arena.
After spending the last five rounds of the game in the bottom three, Cagliari clawed its way out of the dropzone thanks to a 2-1 comeback win over second-placed Lazio on Tuesday.
Khouma Babacar and Fabio Lucioni scored either side of half-time to cancel Felipe Caicedo's early opener in a match that will be remembered for Patric sent off.
Lazio full-back Patric may have grabbed the headlines for biting Giulio Donati, but to Lecce it may be a game that proved the turning point in their campaign.
A run of four successive defeats since returning to action last month, and six overall losses, leaving the man's face Fabio Liverani swift return to Serie B.
With the victory, though, Lecce are now a point clear of 18th-placed Genoa in what is effectively a two-team race for the last relegation place.
This weekend match offers visitors a chance to put another point on the board as they take on Cagliari side with little left to play for.
Islanders have been in contention Europe before going three games without a win, dropping points against Bologna and Fiorentina both sides lose home against Atalanta BC.
They are now nine points off the Europa League places and 13 points clear of the relegation zone, leaving them jostling for position in the middle of the board over their remaining seven games.
Atalanta is the fifth home loss to Cagliari in their last seven matches in Sardegna Arena, despite Lecce opponents without a point in three away matches.
Goals can be expected in the clash Sunday, meanwhile, as the last seven meetings have produced at least two goals per game on average of 3.4 per game.
News Team
Cagliari
Carboni is back from suspension and should start in the Cagliari defense.
Lecce
Tachtsidis will maintain a regular place in midfield after suspension, while Farias could lead the front line.
Cagliari vs Lecce: Predictions
In their first season in the top tier, Lecce going from bad to worse. They hang tight with only a handful of games to go. Of the 31 rounds, they have lost 17 games and only has seven wins to boast.
By losing streak occurred away from home at this time, they will lose again on Sunday.
Although the hosts had lost three games in their new home against some strong opposition in the country. So I support the hosts to win this one comfortably.
Yellow and Reds have shown their attacking intent against Lazio mighty. They have scored in the last away game against Sassuolo and Napoli as well.
The majority of the Cagliari scored goals came in their home matches. So we can expect goals from both of them in this game.
Cagliari vs Lecce: Betting Tips
Cagliari win @ 1.75 (3/4).
Both teams scored @ 1.53 (6/11).
