Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Inter
Match Time & Date:
23/12/2023
11:00 AM
Prediction: 2-0
Lecce
Inter and Lecce take on each other at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in what is expected to be a David-vs-Goliath clash. The Nerazzurri defeated Lazio in Rome at the weekend to retain top position, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to clinch Scudetto at the end of the season. All Alexis Sanchez, Juan Cuadrado, Denzel Dumfries, and Stefan de Vrij are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Giallorossi, on the other hand, defeated Frosinone 2-1 in front of home fans, but given their difficulties on the road, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. As for the visiting team, both Pontus Almqvist and Jeppe Corfitzen are major doubts and the duo will be assessed ahead of the kick-off. In their last meeting at “Meazza” Inter defeated Lecce 2-0.
Highlighted Player (Hakan Calhanoglu):
Hakan Calhanoglu is another one in the long line of Turkish footballers who were born in Germany, so it is hardly surprising he came to prominence thanks to his performances in Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder with great vision and very good goalscoring record started his professional career at Karlsruher, scoring impressive 17 goals in 50 league outings to earn a move to Bundesliga side Hamburg.
The spell at Imtech Arena was merely a stepping stone for bigger things as 11 goals in his debut top flight campaign persuaded Bayer Leverkusen to splash nearly €15 million on his services. That proved a very good investment as Calhanoglu continued the rich vein of form, and it is now a matter of time before he joins one of European powerhouses.
The midfield maestro had a bright start to his career in the Turkey national team, scoring 5 goals in first 16 caps, and chances are he will become a leader for Milli Takim in the foreseeable future.
Highlighted Team (Lecce):
When you imagine a yellow-red shirt, Lecce must be the first club that comes to your mind. Founded back in 1908, Lecce are Italian club that will compete in the Serie A in the 2019/2020 season. The Giallorossi return to the Italian top flight following a seven-year absence and, as always, they will host their rivals at Stadio Via del Mare.
The venue which was opened on September 11, 1966 can hold up to 33,876 people. The likes of Antonio Conte, Graziano Pelle, Javier Chevanton, Juan Cuadrado, Mirko Vucinic, Fabrizio Miccoli and Massimo Oddo are one of the most notable footballers who played for the Italian club in the past.
Lecce and Gallipoli face each other in the Salento derby and there have been fireworks in meetings between the two clubs since the 2009/2010 Serie B season when they first met in the league.
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