Our prediction for this Coppa Italia match:
Lecce will look to put an end to their five-game winless run when they take on Parma in the Coppa Italia last 32. The Giallorossi failed to impress in a 1-0 loss to Torino at the weekend, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Serie B outfit in front of home fans. Midfielder Alexis Blin misses out with a foot injury, while defender Kastriot Dermaku is a major doubt and he will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
The Gli Emiliani, on the other hand, head into the midweek clash following back-to-back wins over Como and Ascoli. As Parma have been involved in some high-scoring games of late, we are going to put our money on over 2.5 goals. Lautaro Valenti continues to miss out with an ACL injury, while both Roberto Inglese and Anthony Partipilo are major doubts and the duo will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Highlighted Team (Lecce):
When you imagine a yellow-red shirt, Lecce must be the first club that comes to your mind. Founded back in 1908, Lecce are Italian club that will compete in the Serie A in the 2019/2020 season. The Giallorossi return to the Italian top flight following a seven-year absence and, as always, they will host their rivals at Stadio Via del Mare.
The venue which was opened on September 11, 1966 can hold up to 33,876 people. The likes of Antonio Conte, Graziano Pelle, Javier Chevanton, Juan Cuadrado, Mirko Vucinic, Fabrizio Miccoli and Massimo Oddo are one of the most notable footballers who played for the Italian club in the past.
Lecce and Gallipoli face each other in the Salento derby and there have been fireworks in meetings between the two clubs since the 2009/2010 Serie B season when they first met in the league.