Bologna is set to face Lecce in the Italian Serie A on Sunday at the Stadio Via del Mare. The visitors have a dominant record against Lecce, unbeaten in their last nine meetings, and will be looking to extend this streak. Lecce, on the other hand, has struggled this season, sitting at the bottom of the table with only one point from four games.

Lecce’s recent performance was evident in their 3-0 defeat to AC Milan in the Coppa Italia round-of-32 clash. This loss reflects their struggles in Serie A, where they are yet to achieve a victory. In contrast, Bologna has had a decent start to the season, with two wins and two losses in their first four matches, placing them 11th in the league standings.

The head-to-head record between Lecce and Bologna indicates a clear advantage for the visitors. Bologna has secured 14 wins from the last 28 meetings, while Lecce has managed only three wins, with the remaining matches ending in draws. Additionally, Lecce has a poor record in their home matches this year, failing to win 11 of their 12 Serie A games, with eight losses and three draws.

Bologna’s recent Europa League campaign was halted with a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, but they will be focused on their Serie A performance. With a win, Bologna could move level with third-placed AC Milan in the league standings. Given the significant difference in quality and recent performance between the two teams, it is likely that Bologna will extend their unbeaten streak against Lecce.

Lecce’s chances of ending their losing streak against Bologna seem slim, considering their current form and the visitors’ dominant record. Bologna’s ability to capitalize on Lecce’s weaknesses and secure a victory could be crucial in their pursuit of moving up the league standings. As the match approaches, it will be interesting to see how Lecce attempts to turn their season around and challenge Bologna’s dominance.