Mansion Sports – After suffering defeat in their first match of 2026, Roma are determined to bounce back when they travel to face lower-table Lecce on Tuesday night, as two southern Italian sides meet in Serie A 2025/2026 Matchday 19.

This match is scheduled to take place at Via del Mare on Tuesday, 06 January 2026 at 18:00 local time.

A fourth defeat in five matches for the capital club has left them looking upward toward the Serie A top four, while their hosts sit just above the relegation zone after battling to secure a single point in Turin.

Before this match kicks off, take a look at Mansion Sports’ prediction for the Lecce vs AS Roma lineups in January 2026 below.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Lecce

After two defeats last season, Lecce have managed only two wins from a total of 38 Serie A meetings against Roma, suffering no fewer than 26 defeats.

It is not only the historical record that weighs against them ahead of Tuesday’s match, as the hosts also enter this fixture with the mission of surviving in the top flight, while their fellow Giallorossi rivals are pushing to finish in the top four.

Nevertheless, last weekend’s result raised hopes that Lecce could claim their first league victory over Roma since April 2012.

Defending resolutely after Lameck Banda’s fine goal was equalized shortly after the second half began, the Salentini successfully held an in-form Juventus side to a 1-1 draw in Turin.

A combination of the crossbar and a penalty save by Wladimiro Falcone secured a valuable point, despite Lecce having only 28 percent possession and facing 26 shots. Banda’s goal also represented Lecce’s only shot on target.

Eusebio Di Francesco’s side are gradually moving away from the relegation zone, riding their best form of the season. Seven points from their last five matches have given fresh momentum to their survival bid.

AS Roma

After nine seasons managing Atalanta BC and successfully lifting the Europa League trophy with La Dea in 2024, Gian Piero Gasperini returned to Bergamo as Roma’s head coach last Saturday.

In their attempt to continue a long-awaited pursuit of a top-four finish, the Giallorossi collected only three points from four league matches before Christmas, a run that clearly damaged their hopes of returning to the Champions League.

That trend continued when Atalanta took the lead following a rare mistake by usually reliable goalkeeper Mile Svilar, and Roma failed to respond, with Paulo Dybala missing their best opportunity.

The capital club eventually suffered their sixth 1-0 defeat of the season, and the outspoken Gasperini openly blamed his attacking unit.

After once again failing to score, attention has turned to the transfer market, with strong rumors linking the club to Atletico Madrid forward Giacomo Raspadori and Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee.

Before that, however, Roma must halt their slide down the table by securing as many points as possible from upcoming matches against Sassuolo, Torino, and one of their favored opponents.

Lecce vs AS Roma Predicted Lineups – January 2026

Lecce (4-2-3-1)

Disrupted by several absences, Di Francesco will welcome his former club to Salento without Mergim Berisha, Riccardo Sottil, and Tete Morente, all of whom are sidelined with injuries.

Malian midfielder Lassana Coulibaly remains on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, but Banda and Kialonda Gaspar both featured against Juventus after their national teams were eliminated, meaning Lecce are unlikely to make many changes.

Like their visitors, the Salentini have struggled for goals this season. Nikola Stulic and AC Milan loanee Francesco Camarda have both failed to impress, with Camarda, who started in Turin, now potentially facing replacement.

AS Roma (3-4-2-1)

In the Giallorossi camp, Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso, both of whom received cards last Saturday, must serve suspensions at Via del Mare, leaving Gasperini with a headache in defense.

Alongside Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, Ivorian center-back Evan Ndicka remains at the Africa Cup of Nations, meaning Roma’s back line is likely to be makeshift.

Meanwhile, Lorenzo Pellegrini is once again unavailable due to a hamstring injury. Tommaso Baldanzi and Leon Bailey are also doubts.

Artem Dovbyk, recently recovered from a thigh injury, could challenge Evan Ferguson’s place up front. Dybala is also struggling, leaving the starting choices still open.

With both teams still searching for stability, this match is expected to be tight and full of tension.

Both Lecce and Roma have strong motivations to secure points, making this encounter one worth following until the final minute.

For supporters tracking team developments and seeking deeper insight, the Lecce vs AS Roma lineups for January 2026 provide essential preparation ahead of kickoff.