The Milan powerhouse failed to win any trophies last season, losing in two finals, the cup semi-finals, and letting Napoli take the top spot in Serie A at the very end. Kivu’s side also suffered defeats at the Club World Cup and in the first Super Cup match (losing to Bologna on penalties).
However, their strong start in the Champions League—four consecutive wins—has virtually secured a playoff spot. In Serie A, they finished 2025 as leaders. In the last round, however, they only managed a 2-2 draw with Napoli.
The team from “Via del Mare” is constantly fighting for survival. Last season, they finished in the “borderline” seventeenth position—34 points were just enough. This year, results have been modest, with half of their games ending in defeat. Nevertheless, there have been wins—in December, they beat Torino and Pisa. There was a draw against Juventus, but then losses followed to both Roma and Parma.
Kivu’s men average 2.21 goals scored per game, conceding 0.89. For their guests, the ratio is nearly the opposite: 0.68 goals scored and 1.42 conceded.
Inter have won seven of their last ten matches
47% of Inter’s games end with both teams scoring; the average total goals per match is 3.11
Lecce have lost five of their last eight matches
37% of Lecce’s matches end with both teams scoring; the average total goals per match is 2.11.
Inter (possible lineup): Sommer – Bastoni, Akanji, Bisseck – Dimarco, Zielinski, Calhanoglu, Barella, Luis Enrique – M. Thuram, Martinez
Lecce (possible lineup): Falcone – Gallo, Gabriel, Siebert, Danilo Veiga – Sottil, Ramadani, Maleh, Kaba, Pierotti – Stulic
