Serie A 2025-2026: Lecce-Atalanta, the probable formations

Lecce welcomes Atalanta in a challenge with high specific weight for both teams. After Cremonese’s defeat against Bologna, the Giallorossi have a real chance to get out of the relegation zone. The Bergamaschi, on the other hand, have to defend their position precisely from the onslaught of the Felsinei, but they still remain in the race for a Europa League spot via the league.

The precedents smile on Atalanta (23 wins against Lecce’s 12, with 18 draws). In the first leg, on the third day, it ended 4-1 for the Nerazzurri thanks to goals by Scalvini, De Ketelaere’s brace and goals by Zalewski and N’Dri.

In Lecce, Di Francesco has to clear some doubts in attack (Stulic and Banda are ahead of Cheddira and N’Dri). Gandelman, not at his best, should still start. To be evaluated Gallo: in case of forfeit, Ndaba is ready. Falcone is confirmed in goal.

In Atalanta, Palladino does not recover Scamacca: Krstovic will still lead the attack, supported by De Ketelaere and Zalewski. On the right, Zappacosta is favored over Bellanova, while in defense Kolasinac is ahead of Ahanor.

Probable formations:

Lecce (4-2-3-1): Falcone; Danilo Veiga, Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, Ndaba; Ramadani, Ngom; Pierotti, Gandelman, Banda; Stulic. Trainer Di Francesco.

Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, de Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Zalewski; Krstovic. All. Palladino.