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Inter Milan vs Lecce
Can Inter cruise to a big win?
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Inter drew 1–1 at home with Napoli last round, while second-placed AC Milan also dropped points against Fiorentina. As a result, Inter still hold a three-point lead at the top of the table. Lecce, meanwhile, are winless in their last four league games and sit just three points above the relegation zone — survival is their only concern.
This is a must-win game for Inter to protect their position at the summit. On the injury front, Hakan Çalhanoğlu is ruled out after picking up a knock last match, while Dumfries and Darmian remain sidelined. The rest of the core squad is available.
This fixture is a rescheduled match due to Inter’s involvement in the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia last month. With less than three days’ rest, the coaching staff granted the players a full day off, and rotation is expected, especially with Udinese coming up in two days.
Lecce may be fighting for survival, but this is a brutal matchup. Their away form is poor, goals are hard to come by, and several key attackers are missing, making it even tougher to threaten Inter’s goal.
The bookmakers’ line accurately reflects the gap in quality, and Inter are understandably heavily backed in the market. However, given the congested schedule and injury situation, expecting Inter to win by more than two goals feels optimistic.
Prediction: 2–0
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