Lecce vs Fiorentina: a huge night in the fight to stay up 
Lecce host Fiorentina in a game where every point could be priceless. Both sides are scrapping for survival, but their recent form points in very different directions. One is sliding, the other is climbing, and the tension should be there from the first whistle.
Lecce and the Serie B shadow 
The home side’s situation is grim. Lecce are on a run of four straight defeats, a miserable stretch that has dragged the club into the danger zone. Eusebio Di Francesco’s side are badly lacking a cutting edge, and one of the worst attacks in the league has left them in real trouble this year. At this point, the visit of the Viola already feels like a last throw of the dice to avoid the drop.
The mood around the squad looks fragile, especially when Lecce go behind, because this team rarely finds a way back. Even so, they did beat Fiorentina in the reverse fixture, proof that they can cause problems for the bigger names when they get it right. They will need that same edge again if they are to haul themselves clear and pull level with the teams above them. Lecce have plenty on the line on Monday in front of their own supporters.
Fiorentina want to finish the job and secure safety 
Fiorentina have found some rhythm again in recent weeks. They went out of Europe in decent fashion against Crystal Palace on Thursday, but Paolo Vanoli’s side have been seriously solid in the league. They are unbeaten in five in Italy, helped in no small part by a string of big saves from David De Gea. That run has moved them away from danger and put control back in their hands.
The aim is simple enough: make it three wins on the bounce. Historically, Fiorentina have done well on trips to the south, and this group will fancy their chances of leaning on that confidence. Their points return has shot up lately, and they appear to have found the right formula to see the season out without drama. A positive result on Monday would leave Fiorentina almost safe from any late twist.
Probable lineups
Lecce : Falcone ; Veiga, Siebert, Gabriel, Gallo ; Ramadani, Coulibaly ; Pierotti, Gandelman, Banda ; Stulic
Fiorentina : De Gea ; Dodo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens ; Ndour, Fagioli, Mandragora ; Solomon, Piccoli, Gudmundsson
Football prediction Lecce vs Fiorentina
Lecce or draw
This looks like a tight one, despite the opposite form lines.
For one thing, the visitors could be feeling the effects of a packed schedule after their European efforts in recent weeks. For another, Lecce have run out of room for excuses and will throw everything at this one to keep their survival hopes alive. Fear of losing could make things cagey, especially against a Lecce side likely to lock things down. Expect a proper scrap, with the hosts capable of nicking a valuable point against a Fiorentina side that may not be quite as sharp away from home as usual.
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