AS Roma 2, Lecce 0

LECCE, Italy (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of pregame projections, AS Roma opened its Serie A campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Lecce on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at a subdued Stadio Comunale Ettore Giardiniero. The match, which defied statistical forecasts that heavily favored the home side, was decided by second-half substitute strikers who provided an immediate impact off the bench. Roma’s win immediately reset the narrative for both clubs at the start of the new year. Interstat’s pregame metrics had given Lecce a 76.40 percent probability of victory and projected a 1-1 draw, but Roma’s tactical discipline… Read more...