2026-2027 Serie A: Lecce vs. Bologna, Probable Lineups

Crucial points are at stake in the fight to avoid relegation. Lecce vs. Bologna, a match for Matchday 6 of the 2026-27 Serie A season, will be played on Sunday, October 11, at 3:00 p.m. at the Ettore Giardiniero-Via del Mare Stadium. This is a crucial match for both teams, who need a positive result to improve their standing in the standings.

Lecce sits in 12th place with 6 points, the result of two wins and three losses, with no draws. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 10. The situation is more complicated for Bologna, sitting in 19th place with just 2 points, earned from two draws. The Rossoblù have yet to secure a win and head into the match having scored 3 goals and conceded 6. Lecce aims to capitalize on home-field advantage to move away from the relegation zone, while Bologna is looking for a turning point to snap its losing streak and secure its first win of the season. This match offers crucial points for the remainder of the season.

Lecce is expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation. In front of Falcone, the defensive line should consist of Veiga and Gallo on the wings, with Gaspar and Siebert in the center. In midfield, Coulibaly, Ilic, and Maleh are the frontrunners to start. Up front, with Stulic out, Geubbels is expected to lead the attacking trio alongside Pierotti and Monteiro. Berisha’s unavailability limits the options available to the coaching staff.

Bologna is expected to respond with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Skorupski will be in goal, with Zortea likely to replace Holm on the defensive flank. Helland and Theate are expected to anchor the defense, with Miranda on the left. Ferguson and Heggem are expected to form the midfield duo. In the attacking midfield, Bernardeschi and Cambiaghi could play on either side of Amondarain, behind lone striker Piccoli. Orsolini and Dovbyk are potential options to come off the bench, while Odgaard’s absence limits the team’s attacking options.

Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Siebert, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ilic, Maleh; Pierotti, Geubbels, Monteiro.

Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Zortea, Helland, Theate, Miranda; Ferguson, Heggem; Bernardeschi, Amondarain, Cambiaghi; Piccoli.