ROME (Interstat) — AS Roma looks to rebound from a derby defeat when it visits Lecce in Serie A action on Tuesday.

The match at Stadio Via del Mare comes just three days after Roma fell 1-0 at home to rival Atalanta. That result continued a pattern of inconsistency for Daniele De Rossi’s side, which has alternated wins and losses in its last five league matches. The Giallorossi’s recent form shows vulnerability, including losses to Juventus and Cagliari in December, though they also secured a convincing 3-0 Europa League win over Celtic.

Lecce, meanwhile, arrives with momentum from a hard-fought 1-1 draw against powerhouse Juventus in Turin on Saturday. That result highlighted the team’s resilience under manager Luca Gotti. The Salentini have been strong at home this season, with notable victories over Fiorentina and Torino at the Via del Mare.

Statistical projections for the contest present a conflicting picture. Interstat’s game simulator predicts a 1-1 draw. However, the same outlet’s ELO rating system heavily favors Lecce, giving the hosts a 76.40% probability of victory.

Roma will be without the suspended midfielder Edoardo Bove. Lecce reports a full squad available.

The fixture kicks off a critical period for both clubs. Following Tuesday’s match, Roma faces a congested schedule featuring Serie A clashes with Sassuolo and AC Milan, along with a Europa League knockout round tie against VfB Stuttgart. Lecce’s upcoming slate is equally daunting, with matches against Inter Milan, AC Milan and Lazio looming in January.

Tuesday’s contest is scheduled for a 8:45 p.m. local (1945 GMT) kickoff. The referee will be Marco Di Bello.

In other Serie A fixtures Tuesday: Fiorentina hosts Torino, and Monza visits Bologna.