Lecce will face Serie A leaders Napoli this Saturday in a crucial match at Stadio Via del Mare. With the title race heating up, Napoli will be aiming to extend their lead, while Lecce are fighting for survival in Italy’s top tier.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch, when the match kicks off, and a preview of what to expect from both teams.
Lecce vs Napoli Preview
Napoli’s march toward a second Serie A title in three seasons continues as they head to Lecce this Saturday. The Partenopei, now clear at the top of the league, will be hoping to pile more pressure on their title rivals with a win. Napoli have been in impressive form, winning four of their last six Serie A matches, including a solid 2-0 victory over Torino in their last outing.
Despite losing key players like Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli have remained formidable. Scott McTominay has been instrumental, scoring 11 goals this season, while the defensive stability under manager Antonio Conte has seen them concede the fewest goals in Europe’s top five leagues.
Lecce, on the other hand, are battling to avoid relegation. With just two points from their last nine matches, they are hovering just above the relegation zone, and their 17th-place standing leaves them in a precarious position. Their form has been poor, especially at home, where they have not won since December. In attack, they have also struggled, scoring just 23 goals this season.
In their previous encounters, Napoli have been dominant, winning three of the last five meetings and keeping Lecce goalless in all of their last three matches. Lecce will need a significant improvement if they are to trouble the leaders.
Lecce vs Napoli TV Channel and Live Stream Info
For viewers in the United States, the match will be available to stream on Paramount+. In Canada, the game will be broadcast on OneFootball and fuboTV.
Be sure to check your local listings for other broadcasting options if you’re located outside these regions.
What Time Does Lecce vs Napoli Kick Off?
The match between Lecce and Napoli is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, with a 17:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time) kickoff.
For UK viewers, this will be at 16:00 BST, and for those watching in the United States, the game will start at 11:00 ET.
Lecce vs Napoli Team News
Lecce Team News:
Lecce will have Nikola Krstovic leading their attack after serving a suspension. Medon Berisha also returns to the squad following a ban, providing a boost to their midfield. However, Lecce will be without Gaby Jean and Filip Marchwinski, who are both sidelined due to ACL injuries.
Napoli Team News
Napoli have some injury concerns as well, with Alessandro Buongiorno ruled out for the rest of the season due to a thigh injury. Juan Jesus is also unavailable, meaning Rafa Marin is likely to start in defence alongside Amir Rrahmani. David Neres remains injured, with Leonardo Spinazzola continuing to cover for him on the wing.
Lecce vs Napoli Predicted Lineups
Lecce (4-3-3):
Falcone; Guilbert, Gaspar, Baschirotto, Gallo; Coulibaly, Kaba; Pierotti, Pierret, Morente; Krstovic
Napoli (4-3-3):
Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Marin, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Spinazzola, Lukaku
Lecce vs Napoli Prediction
Lecce will face an uphill battle against Napoli, who have been relentless in their pursuit of the Scudetto. Napoli’s defence is rock solid, and despite missing some key attacking players, they remain potent in front of goal. Lecce, while scrapping for survival, have struggled at home and will find it difficult to break down a Napoli side in top form.
Napoli are likely to control possession and stifle Lecce’s attack, securing a crucial win that brings them closer to the title.
