Roma will host Lecce at the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A matchday nine.
Paulo Dybala and Chris Smalling’s goals helped Roma beat Inter Milan 2-1 in a comeback victory, but they could not continue their winning streak in the UEFA Europa League, losing 2-1 to Real Betis at home in midweek. Roma are currently 6th in the table with 16 points.
Meanwhile, Lecce has performed admirably since their promotion to the top division, and they are the best-placed promoted team in the league. They are 13th with one win and four draws.
Date and kickoff time
Sunday, 9th October 2022
UK (BST) 7:45 PM
CEST: 8:45 PM
Eastern Time: 02:45 PM
Central Time: 01:45 PM
Mountain Time: 12:45 AM
Pacific Time: 11:45 AM
Gulf Standard Time: 10:45 PM
Indian Standard Time: 12:15 AM midnight October 10th 2022.
Roma vs Lecce live stream and tv channel
UK and Ireland: BT Sport 2, BTSport.com, BT Sport App
US: Paramount+
Australia: Kayo Sports, beIN SPORTS 3, beIN Sports Connect, Foxtel Now
Canada: TLN, fuboTV Canada, VIVA
Egypt: STARZPLAY
France: beIN Sports 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free
Germany: DAZN
India: Voot Select
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport Voetbal
Nigeria: SuperSport Variety 3, SuperSport GOtv Select 1
Portugal: Sport TV2, Sport TV Multiscreen
South Africa: MáXimo 360, DStv App, SuperSport Football, SuperSport GOtv Select 1
Spain: Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones, #Vamos
Team News
Roma
Tammy Abraham, the leading scorer for Roma from last season, was benched for last week’s victory over Inter. He then made a midweek appearance but did not perform well. As a result, Andrea Belotti may compete with Paulo Dybala for a spot up front.
Long-term absences include the Dutch duo of Georginio Wijnaldum and Rick Karsdorp, as well as wingback Zeki Celik, who suffered a significant injury on Thursday and will be sidelined until next season. Leonardo Spinazzola is expected to return, with Nicola Zalewski moving to the right flank.
Leece
Lecce only has Kristijan Bistrovic out, leaving Marco Baroni with a nearly full roster to pick from. Gabriel Strefezza has scored in his last two appearances and should be part of the visitors’ front three, which will be led by Assan Ceesay or Milan loanee Lorenzo Colombo.
Roma Serie A form:
W, L, W, L, W
Leece Serie A form:
D, L, D, W, L
Roma’s expected lineup:
Patricio; Mancini, Smalling, Ibanez; Zalewski, Pellegrini, Cristante, Spinazzola; Zaniolo, Dybala; Belotti
Lecce’s expected lineup:
Falcone; Gendrey, Baschirotto, Pongracic, Pezzella; Gonzalez, Hjulmand, Askildsen; Strefezza, Ceesay, Banda
Prediction
Roma 2-0 Leece
Lecce only managed one victory away from home this season, whereas Roma only lost once at home. Also, Lecce has gone four away games without scoring. As a result, Roma should be the favourite to win the game.
