TIPS - Lecce VS Cagliari Calcio

[(Lecce) Strength]:
1. Lecce have had a poor start to the new season, sitting at the bottom of the table with only one point after three rounds. The team urgently need to secure points at home to boost morale, and the whole squad is highly motivated.

[(Lecce) Weakness]:
1. Lecce midfielders Filip Marchwinski and Balthazar Pierret are both out due to injury. Defender Gaby Jean is absent for a long time due to injury.
2. Lecce have had a poor start to the new season, with only 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 3 games. They even lost 0-4 away to Atalanta BC last round.
3. Lecce have scored only 1 goal in the last 3 league games, averaging less than 1 goal per game, indicating a lack of creativity in their attacking play.
4. Lecce lost to AC Milan 0-2 in the first home game this season. They have got 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in the last 10 home games across the seasons, without any advantage.
5. Lecce have conceded 6 goals in the last 3 league games, averaging 2 goals per game, with a terrible defense. They even conceded 4 goals in the last round against Atalanta BC.
6. Lecce received 1 win, 4 draws and 1 loss in their 6 encounters with close performances, but they were defeated 1-4 in the last away encounter.
7. Lecce have lost the last two games in AH with poor performances. They also lost the last home game in AH.

[(Cagliari Calcio) Strength]:
1. Cagliari Calcio beat Parma Calcio 1913 at home last round to grab the first win in the new season, which strongly boosted their confidence. Thus, they are eager for points in this game against weaker Lecce, with full motivation.
2. After two winless rounds at the start of the new season, Cagliari Calcio finally beat Parma Calcio 1913 at home in the last round to grab their first victory, giving a huge boost to their morale.
3. Cagliari Calcio have shown a solid defense at the start of the season, with only 2 goals conceded in 3 games. In the game against SSC Napoli, they were defeated by only 1 goal.
4. Cagliari Calcio have an outstanding offense in the new season. They have scored 4 goals in the last 4 official games between the Coppa Italia and the league, averaging 1 goal per game
5. Cagliari Calcio have maintained an unbeaten record against Lecce in recent encounters, losing only once in their last 6 meetings. The two teams have drawn four times during this period, with Cagliari Calcio securing a dominant 4-1 victory in their most recent game.
6. Cagliari Calcio have won all the last 3 league games in AH with excellent performances. In the last two away games, they kept unbeaten with 1 win and 1 push in AH.

[(Cagliari Calcio) Weakness]:
1. Cagliari Calcio forwards Leonardo Pavoletti and Zito Luvumbo have a big chance to miss this game due to injury, which will weaken their offensive ability.
2. Cagliari Calcio's away records have been terrible. They have only got 1 win, 2 draws and 7 losses in the last 10 official away games, indicating their poor away ability.

[Tips]:
This is a direct clash between two relegation rivals, with both teams closely positioned in the standings but differing in current form.

Although Lecce hold home advantage, their recent performances have been extremely poor, characterized by a lack of offensive firepower and defensive vulnerabilities.

With only one point and one goal scored in three league games this season, they struggle in both attack and defense.

In contrast, Cagliari Calcio have shown relatively stable form, gaining confidence after a home win in the previous round. They have a solid defense.

Both teams have been evenly matched in H2H records, but Cagliari Calcio's dominant 4-1 victory in their most recent encounter gives them a psychological edge.

Although Cagliari Calcio's away form has been inconsistent, they are expected to remain unbeaten against a struggling Lecce side.

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