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Ahead of Lecce vs Inter: the complete guide to the clash



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Jan 26th 2025
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The Nerazzurri will be in Serie A action on Sunday 26 January at 18:00 CET


On Sunday 26 January at 18:00 CET, Inter will take on Lecce at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare on matchday 22 of the league campaign. Inter come into the game following the home win against Empoli, while Lecce were defeated 4-1 by Cagliari in their last league game. The Nerazzurri come into the clash with 47 points in the league and one game in hand, while the Salentini are in 17th position on 20 points, one point above the relegation zone.

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PREVIOUS MEETINGS

There have been 37 previous meetings between Inter and Lecce in Serie A: the Nerazzurri have won 29 games compared the Giallorossi's four: with four draws between the two sides to complete the overall balance. Inter are the one side that have recorded the most wins in the league against Lecce: the Nerazzurri are also the one side that have scored the most goals in Serie A against the Salentini, 87. Inter have won all of their last five league matches against Lecce, scoring at least two goals (12 in the period, 2.4 on average) and maintaining a clean sheet in the four most recent meetings: the first meeting between the sides in this league campaign, which took place in August, finished 2-0 to Inzaghi's side (Darmian, Calhanoglu).

INTER'S CURRENT FORM

Taking the last eight league matches into account, Inter are the side that have gained the most points (22 from 24), scored the most goals (25) and conceded the least goals (four). More generally, Inter have equalled their record number of goals scored after 20 league matches since 1960 until today: the Nerazzurri have scored 51 goals, the same number of goals as in the 2021/22 season. The Nerazzurri's performance's away from home have been decisively positive: Inter have won all of their last seven matches away from home, managing to keep a clean sheet in the last six. Furthermore, Inzaghi's side have recorded 18 clean sheets in all competitions: no other side in the top-five European leagues have a better record than the Nerazzurri (second is Real Sociedad on 16).

THE OPPONENT: LECCE

17th place in the league, with 20 points, one point above the relegation zone, Lecce come into the clash against Inter after being defeated 4-1 by Cagliari in Sardinia in the last league match. Despite the result, the Giallorossi have gained four points in their last three matches, beating Empoli and drawing at home to Genoa: generally, eleven out of the Salentini's 20 points came in Marco Giampaolo's first nine matches in the dugout, who replaced Luca Gotti in November. With just 15 goals scored, the Salentini have the worst attack in the league: however, in their last nine Serie A matches, Lecce have only failed to score on two occasions, against Genoa and Como. The Giallorossi's top scorer this season is the Montenegrin Nikola Krstović, who has seven goals, six of which have come in Serie A.

TORO ON THE SCORESHEET

Lautaro Martínez has scored in the last two league games: in general the Inter captain has scored four goals in six matches during 2025, in all competitions, the same number as Denzel Dumfries. Lautaro has been involved in four goals in the last three clashes against Lecce in the league, including a brace in the last match played in Salento on 25 February, 2024. During this match, he reached the milestone of 100 goals in Serie A (4-0: Lautaro, Frattesi, Lautaro, De Vrij).

LECCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on February 25, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
LECCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on February 25, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
LECCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates  with team-mates after scoring the goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on February 25, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
LECCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates  with team-mates after scoring the goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on February 25, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
LECCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on February 25, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
LECCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on February 25, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
LECCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale score the goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on February 25, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
LECCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale competes for the ball with Ahmed Touba of US Lecce during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on February 25, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

THE EVERYWHERE MAN

Since the beginning of December 2024, Nicolò Barella has been involved in five goals in Serie A (two goals and three assists): no other midfielder has recorded a better rate in this period (five as well for Zambo Anguissa). The midfielder scored against Parma and Lazio, as well as providing two assists against Cagliari and one against Empoli.

MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 19:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale reacts with Nicolo Barella during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Empoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 19, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 19: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale, in action, looks on during the Serie match between Inter and Empoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 19, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Diego Puletto/FC Internazionale/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 19:  Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale reacts during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Empoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 19, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 19: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie match between Inter and Empoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 19, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Diego Puletto/FC Internazionale/Inter via Getty Images)

DISCIPLINARY SITUATION

SUSPENDED Lecce: Rebic (1) Inter: - CAUTIONED Lecce: Rafia Inter: Dumfries

REFEREE

The referee for Lecce vs Inter, on matchday 22 of Serie A, will be Livio Marinelli from Tivoli. The assistants will be Lo Cicero and Ceccon, fourth official will be Cosso. Di Bello will be in charge of VAR, while Paterna will be Assistant VAR.

LECCE VS INTER, WHERE TO WATCH IT ON TV

Lecce vs Inter will be played on Sunday 26 January at 18:00 CET and will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN on Sky. It will be possible to follow the match through the DAZN app on smart TV and streaming services using mobile devices such as PC, smartphone, tablet using the apps Sky Go and NOW TV.

UPDATES ON INTER TV

As per usual, there will be pre-match coverage on Inter TV, with the final updates coming ahead of kick-off. Our Livematch for Lecce vs Inter will be live from 16:45 CET and will be visible on YouTube until 17:30 CET. At the end of the match, there will be analysis and interviews.


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