Udinese 1, Lecce 2

LECCE, Italy (Interstat) — In a dramatic finish that defied pregame projections, Lecce opened its Serie A campaign with a 2-1 victory over Udinese on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Stadio Comunale Ettore Giardiniero. The match, which saw all three goals scored after the 90th minute of regulation, was a stark reversal of expectations. Statistical models heavily favored the visitors, with Interstat’s ELO system giving Udinese a 64.10 percent probability to win, and its game simulator projecting a 1-1 draw. For nearly the entire contest, it appeared the simulator’s prediction would hold true. The teams battled through a scoreless first… Read more...