NAPLES, Italy (Interstat) — Napoli opened its Serie A campaign with a 2-1 victory over Lecce on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, overcoming an early deficit with a second-half winner from midfielder Matteo Politano.

The match, which closely followed the pregame projection from Interstat’s simulator, saw the home side rally after conceding in the opening minutes. Substitute Jamil Siebert, who entered the game early, played a pivotal role in the turnaround.

Lecce stunned the home crowd almost immediately. In the third minute, Siebert, who had just come onto the pitch, found the net to give the visitors a surprising 1-0 lead. Siebert’s early impact was tempered by a yellow card he received in the 19th minute for a tactical foul.

Napoli, heavily favored with a 79.50 percent win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, controlled possession but struggled to break through Lecce’s organized defense for much of the first half. The pressure finally told just before halftime. In the 46th minute, forward Rasmus Højlund leveled the score at 1-1, finishing a move to ensure the teams went into the break on equal terms.

The second half continued with Napoli applying the majority of the offensive pressure. The decisive moment arrived in the 67th minute. Siebert, the earlier scorer for Lecce, turned provider for Napoli, delivering an assist that Politano converted to put the hosts ahead 2-1. The goal completed a remarkable individual performance for Siebert, who factored in both of the game’s goals.

Lecce’s only other notable disciplinary issue came in the 52nd minute when Happy Nsiku, a member of the Zambia Under-20 national team pool, was shown a yellow card. The visitors offered little in response after falling behind, as Napoli managed the game effectively through the final whistle, including six minutes of stoppage time.

With the result, Napoli begins its Serie A season with a perfect record of one win and no losses. Lecce starts with one loss and no wins. The records in all competitions mirror the league start for both clubs.

The victory provides a confident start for Napoli in front of its home supporters, while Lecce will rue the missed opportunity after taking an early lead against the favored side.