Leading Serie A with just four matches left, Napoli, chasing the Scudetto, aim to secure three points in their Saturday clash at Lecce.
Kicking off before rivals Inter Milan, the Partenopei have a chance to intensify the pressure on their title competitors while deepening Lecce’s relegation worries at Stadio Via del Mare.
Last weekend, Napoli’s pursuit of a fourth Serie A crown continued as they hosted Torino at a buzzing Stadio Maradona, clinching a vital victory.
Scott McTominay stole the spotlight, reaching double digits in Serie A goals before adding his 11th of the campaign, while tirelessly covering more ground than anyone else on the pitch.
With Inter stumbling against Roma, Antonio Conte’s squad surged three points clear at the top, firmly in control of their title fate.
Even if Napoli slip once and Inter remain perfect, a playoff for the championship would offer another opportunity to claim the trophy.
Despite losing key players Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli have soared, improving by 24 points compared to last season—outpacing every other club by at least double—and are on course for a second Scudetto in three years.
A testament to Conte’s meticulous organisation, they’ve allowed just three set-piece goals, the fewest in Europe’s top five leagues, and remain the only team yet to concede from a header.
Three straight clean sheets have fueled their rise above Inter, and Napoli have kept Lecce scoreless in their last three encounters, including a 1-0 victory at the Maradona earlier this term.
Survivor aspirants Lecce's most recent game ended in a 1-1 tie. This happened on the road against Atalanta at Gewiss Stadium. Jesper Karlsson scored the goal for I Salentini, who had only 26% of the possession and three shots on goal.
In their last match, Napoli won at home. Three straight wins were achieved at Diego Armando Maradona after a 2-0 victory over Torino.
In their last five encounters with Lecce, Napoli has not lost. Napoli won their most recent match 1-0 at Diego Armando Maradona, where they hosted. Four Napoli triumphs and one Lecce victory have come from these teams' last seven matches. Two drawings have also taken place.
