Probable Lineups

3-4-1-2
Lecce
3-5-2
Fiorentina
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(40) 22 Goals 15 (36)
(24) 9 Assists 11 (27)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
29.9 Average Age 28.1
182.1 Average Height (cm) 184
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 0.8 (1)
(52%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 58% (51%)
(0.4) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.7) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Julio Sergio Out 6.46
Daniele Corvia Out 6.2
Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Out 7.16
Luis Muriel Out 6.88
Moris Carrozzieri Out 6.7
Player Reason Status Rating
Amauri Out 6.26
Per Krøldrup Out N/A
Juan Vargas Out 6.53
Matija Nastasic Out 6.79
Adem Ljajic Out 6.26
Stevan Jovetic Doubtful 7.36

Team News

Lecce
  • Cosmi will be missing both Muriel and Cuadrado, who are key players for his attack. Blasi and Bojinov should replace them.
  • The coach is likely to field a 3-4-1-2 formation with Bertolacci supporting the two forwards.
  • A different solution may be having Oddo on the right flank and Bertolacci back in the midfield pack to provide some balance.
Fiorentina
  • Fiorentina changed their coach after Delio Rossi attacked Ljajic during the match against Novara: club manager Vincenzo Guerini will manage the team for the last two games.
  • Gamberini is set to take Nastasic's place in the three-man defence.
  • Cerci should partner Acosty up front, as Amauri and Jovetic are injured and Ljajic is not available after the clash with Delio Rossi.

Prediction

  • Lecce missed a couple of big opportunities at home to overtake Genoa, and then collected an unexpected point in Turin against Juventus. As Genoa have a pretty difficult fixture in Udine, the Giallorossi may still have a tiny hope of safety, but they can't afford to miss this chance.
  • Fiorentina are in a difficult and complex situation after the Rossi-Ljajic fight showed how much tension is in the squad. A point here in Lecce would mean official safety, while losing could awaken their worst nightmares before the last round.
  • Expect Lecce to turn the match into a battle: the hosts will be without their two most talented players so Cosmi could rely on aggression and passion more than skill. The manager should try to take advantage of his opponents' current situation, looking for an early lead to crush their morale.
Prediction:
Lecce
2
0
Fiorentina
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
13 Fiorentina 11 13 14 46 dwldwd
18 Lecce 8 12 18 36 dlldll

Top Players

Lecce
Fiorentina
J. G. Cuadrado 7.16
N. Tomovic 6.97
M. Benassi 6.94
S. Jovetic 7.36
R. Montolivo 7.34
A. Gamberini 6.9
D. D. Michele 11
L. Muriel 7
G. Giacomazzi 3
S. Jovetic 14
A. Cerci 5
R. Montolivo 4
L. Muriel 5
G. Giacomazzi 3
D. D. Michele 3
J. Vargas 7
M. Pasqual 5
S. Jovetic 3

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