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Cittadella vs Lecce

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2021

Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato, Cittadella25 September 2021 at 13:00
12
Away

Lecce

Referee: M. Gariglio

Match Events

Cittadella
Lecce
Kick Off
10′
M. Coda

assist: F. Di Mariano

Daniele Donnarumma15′
Davide Adorni38′
Goal confirmed45+1′
VAR
VAR
45+1′Goal confirmed
O. Okwonkwo

assist: Mamadou Tounkara

45+2′
Half Time
46′
M. OlivieriGabriel Strefezza
46′
B. BjarnasonB. Meccariello
Nicola Pavan49′
S. BrancaS. Icardi
56′
C. DUrsoM. Antonucci
56′
69′Biagio Meccariello
D. DonnarummaA. Benedetti
70′
71′Fabio Lucioni
73′
J. BjörkengrenPablo Rodríguez
74′
M. GargiuloA. Blin
77′
F. Di Mariano

assist: Gabriel Strefezza

80′
F. Di MarianoL. Paganini
84′Antonino Gallo
O. OkwonkwoC. Tavernelli
85′
Mamadou TounkaraG. Beretta
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots11
4Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox8
6Shots outsidebox3
13Fouls15
2Corner Kicks5
3Offsides7
55%Ball Possession45%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
403Total passes332
300Passes accurate228
74%Passes %69%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Cittadella is —, compared to 6.76 for Lecce. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Cittadella's highest-rated starter is —, while Lecce's best-rated player is A. Gallo (6.76).

Defensive Solidity

Cittadella deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Lecce's 4-man backline averaging 6.76. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Cittadella field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Lecce's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Cittadella start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Lecce averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Cittadella and 70% for Lecce. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Cittadella's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Lecce. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Cittadella's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Lecce average 25.0 (youngest: A. Gallo (25), oldest: A. Gallo (25)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Cittadella's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 34 for Lecce. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Cittadella4-3-1-24-3-3Lecce
GKDEFMIDFWD
36Kastrati2Pertico.17Donnaru.5Adorni23Branca16Vita26Pavan10D'Urso9Tounkara92Baldini22Okwonkwo21Gabriel5Lucioni16Bjarnas.17Gendrey25Gallo8Gargiulo42Hjulmand23Björken.9Coda10Mariano11Olivieri

Substitutes

Coach: E. Gorini

Substitutes

Coach: M. Baroni

CittadellaPosition StrengthLecce
Avg Rating
6.76
Defender (4 v 4)6.76
0G 0A0G 4A
Cittadella4-3-1-2
36GoalkeeperE. Kastrati
2DefenderR. Perticone
17DefenderD. Donnarumma
5DefenderD. Adorni
26DefenderN. Pavan
23MidfielderS. Branca
16MidfielderA. Vita
10MidfielderC. D'Urso
92MidfielderE. Baldini
9ForwardMamadou Tounkara
22ForwardO. Okwonkwo
Lecce4-3-3
21GoalkeeperGabriel
5DefenderF. Lucioni
16DefenderB. Bjarnason
17DefenderV. Gendrey
25DefenderA. Gallo6.84A
8MidfielderM. Gargiulo
42MidfielderM. Hjulmand
23MidfielderJ. Björkengren
9ForwardM. Coda
10ForwardF. Di Mariano
11ForwardM. Olivieri

Match Summary

Lecce defeated Cittadella 2:1. The match was played in Serie B 2021. Goals were scored by M. Coda 10′, O. Okwonkwo 45′, F. Di Mariano 77′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Cittadella had 55% possession while Lecce held 45%. Cittadella had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Lecce. Cittadella made 5 substitutions, Lecce made 5. VAR was involved: Goal confirmed (Orji Okwonkwo 45′), Goal confirmed (Orji Okwonkwo 45′).

Rivalry since 2018

Cittadella vs Lecce Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
Cittadella
3
wins
Drawn
2
Lecce
1
wins
Total goals
21 · 3.5/match
Both scored
5/6 · 83%
Over 2.5
5/6 · 83%

Recent Form

Cittadella

DLWLLW

Lecce

WDDLLL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Cittadella dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Cittadella5wins
2draws8 meetings
Lecce1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.8

Average goals per game

88%

Games with 3+ goals

88%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (34%) — the odds may underestimate Cittadella.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 36.4%Draw 32.8%Away 36.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.623.002.62
Max2.833.152.81
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market34.4%30.9%34.7%
Public market35.6%31.1%33.3%
Δ1.2%0.2%1.4%

Cittadella vs Lecce — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lecce
Result vs. Market: Lecce (36%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CittadellaHalf-time:11Lecce
13Shots11
4Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
23/02/22Lecce1–2Cittadella1.77/3.48/4.71
25/09/21Cittadella1–2Lecce2.75/3.05/2.74
01/05/21Lecce1–3Cittadella1.82/3.53/4.62
30/12/20Cittadella2–2Lecce2.56/3.27/2.82
23/02/19Cittadella4–1Lecce2.17/3.10/3.70
29/09/18Lecce1–1Cittadella2.46/3.02/3.12
13/03/10Lecce1–5Cittadella1.67/3.32/5.44
03/10/09Cittadella3–0Lecce2.92/2.84/2.52

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Cittadella

W 229D 227L 262
Over 2.543
Goals scored841

Away Record: Lecce

W 147D 101L 66
Over 2.550
Goals scored478

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026