Lecce vs Inter Milan
Can Serie A’s basement fighters pull off the ultimate shock? Lecce host runaway leaders Inter Milan at Stadio Via del Mare this Saturday in a Matchday 26 clash that couldn’t be more contrasting in terms of ambition. Lecce are battling for their top-flight lives, while Inter — bruised by a shocking Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt — need a statement win to refocus their Scudetto charge. Expect fireworks, or more likely, Inter class.
Lecce vs Inter Milan Match Timings & Venue
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| Kick-Off | 5:00 PM GMT / 10:30 PM IST / 12:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Stadio Via del Mare, Lecce, Italy |
| Competition | Serie A 2025–26, Matchday 26 |
📺 How to Watch Lecce vs Inter Milan
| Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | DAZN |
| Italy | Sky Sports | DAZN |
| UK | — | DAZN |
| USA | Paramount+ | DAZN |
For full global broadcast info, visit the Serie A official website.
Also read: How to Watch Serie A 2025–26 Live in India – Complete Streaming Guide
🔢 Predicted Line-Ups
Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ramadani, Gandelman; Pierotti, Cheddira, Sottil
Inter Milan (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Diouf, Zielinski, Frattesi, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito
Injury/Suspension News: Barella is suspended and Calhanoglu is sidelined through injury and suspension for Inter, leaving midfield stretched. Lautaro Martínez is also out with a calf strain. FotMob Lecce miss Berisha and Camarda through injury. WinDrawWin
Key Stats, Form & H2H
| Stat | Lecce | Inter Milan |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 17th (24 pts) | 1st |
| Recent Form (Last 5) | L-L-W-W-W | W-W-W-W-L |
| Goals Scored (Season) | 17 (league worst) | — |
| Away Record (Inter) | — | 8 consecutive wins |
| Clean Sheets (Sommer) | — | 12 in 23 games (52%) |
| H2H (Last 9 Meetings) | 0W | 9W (unbeaten) |
Lecce are winless in nine league meetings against Inter and have gone 222 minutes without even scoring against them at Via del Mare — a drought stretching back almost four years. APWin The hosts do arrive with momentum though, posting back-to-back wins for the first time this season to move three points clear of the relegation zone. Sofascore
Inter, however, are a machine domestically. Chivu’s side boast 12 wins from their last 13 league games and eight consecutive away victories, six of which were clean sheets. FotMob
Also read: Serie A 2025–26 Title Race: Inter’s Road to the Scudetto
Prediction
Lecce’s revival is heartwarming, but this is simply too big a mountain to climb. Lecce have failed to score in their last six meetings with Inter Milan Betting Academy — and with Barella and Calhanoglu missing, Inter still possess more than enough quality to see this out comfortably.
Prediction: Lecce 0–2 Inter Milan
