Camila Vega
On Sunday, January 8, we will a great clash between Spezia vs Lecce for matchday 17 of Serie A. This match will define if Lecce can move up the standings, or if Spezia gets closer to the frightening possibility of relegation to Serie B.
For this reason, we at JefeBet have analyzed the options that each team has, how their performance has been in recent matches, what you can expect from this match and our prediction. Go ahead and bet on this exciting match between two of Italy’s top teams.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Odds for the Spezia vs Lecce Serie A Matchday 17 Game on January 8, 2023
- Where: Stadio Alberto Picco, La Spezia, Italy
- When: Sunday, January 08, 2023, 9:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGM: Spezia (+155) / Tie (+210) / Lecce (-185)
- Asian Handicap of Unibet: Spezia (AH -0.5, +160) / Lecce (AH +0.5, -200)
- Over/Under (2.5) of BetMGMOver (+115), Under (-160)
- Both teams score from BetMGMYes ( -115) / No (-125)
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Spezia Preview
Spezia is on the edge of relegation from Serie A, as it is in 17th place in the standings. This team has found it extremely difficult to maintain its streak of one goal per game, which it has achieved so far. Instead, it has conceded a huge number of goals (28). In fact, it is surpassed only by Verona, with 30 goals conceded, which is a team that is at the bottom of the standings.
In the matches they have played so far, they have won just 3, drawn 5 and lost 8, which gives them a total of 14 points. This results hold the team in its position, with the next best being Sampdoria, which has 9 points.
In their last five Serie A matches, the team has lost two matches, one against Fiorentina by 1-2, and one against AC Milan by 2-1. It has also drawn two matches, one against Udinese 1-1, and one against Atalanta 2-2, and it has won one, a 1-2 victory against Verona. Spezia has had an increase in its performance, which can give the team good encouragement for the next match against Lecce.
Possible Spezia lineup (3-5-2): Zovko; Amian, Kiwior, Nikolaou; Holm, Ekdal, Ampadu, Bastoni, Reca; Nzola, Gyasi.
Lecce Preview
On the other hand, Lecce is in 12th place in the standings, with 18 points that were attained in 4 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses. Still, they have scored the same amount of goals as Spezia, 16, and conceded 18 goals, for a -2 goal difference.
Moreover, their last five games have been really good, with only a 0-1 loss against Juventus. After this, Lecce immediately picked itself up and managed to draw 1-1 against Udinese, as well as achive three wins in a row against strong opponents such as Atalanta, Sampdoria and Lazio.
After defeating these three teams with temperance and courage, a clash against Spezia will not be too daunting for Lecce, as with a win and, of course, other factors, could move up to the 11th place in the standings, placing it above Bologna.
Possible Lecce lineup (4-3-3): Falcone; Gendrey, Baschirotto, Umtiti, Gallo; Blin, Maleh, Gonzalez; Strefezza, Colombo, Banda.
JefeBet Prediction
This Spezia vs Lecce match pits two teams with the same statistic of goals scored per game, but a different number of goals conceded. So, for this game, it is likely for such a difference to be resolved by the quality of the defense of both teams.
Undoubtedly, the amonunt of goals that Spezia has received makes the team lose credibility, and it makes Lecce the favorite for this Serie A encounter.
Prediction: Lecce win 2-1.
