There are few managerial moves that have worked quite as well as the Roma one, anywhere in Europe. Since the departure of Jose Mourinho, replaced by Daniele De Rossi, Roma have been excellent. They begin the weekend in 5th, chasing down 4th, and are definitely a team to watch in the final nine games of the season.
Lecce Form GuideI think it's a little too early to say that Lecce are safe this season, given they are only four points above the relegation zone, but they are a team that I believe are safe. I just envisage them picking up enough points to get the job done, they have a little more quality than those below them.
They come here on the back of a win before the international break, a 1-0 success away at bottom of the table Salernitana. But five without a win before that, does show their vulnerability, and four of those games ended in defeat.
Roma Form GuideTake away league leaders Inter Milan and I am not sure there's anyone else in Serie A been as impressive as Roma over the past six or eight weeks. They've grown, are pushing for the top four, and arrive here in great form, I think they have cemented themselves as a team that everyone is fearing.
In their last five league games, they've gone unbeaten, with four wins and one draw. At the same time, they've also continued progress in Europe, beating Feyenoord and Brighton to qualify for the Europa League quarter finals. In their last game, they won 1-0 at home to Sassuolo while before that in the league, they drew 2-2 at Fiorentina, in what was a really great game.
Match PredictionA big game at both ends of the table, and one where I fancy Roma to continue their good run and take three points here. Lecce are safe I think, but aren't playing great, and I think against one of the best sides in the league, that won't be good enough.
