Lecce's start to the new Serie A campaign has been impressive despite their recent losses to Juventus (1-0) and Napoli (4-0). Currently in seventh place, they are just a few points away from the European places. This is a remarkable improvement from last season when they struggled in the early games and narrowly avoided relegation. Their poor home record last season, with only three wins, was a major factor in their struggle.

However, things have changed this season as Lecce has already won three out of their four home league fixtures, indicating the potential to make Stadio Via del Mare a fortress. Their upcoming match against Sassuolo could be a challenge, as Lecce has not won against Sassuolo in their last six meetings dating back to 2010, with three draws and three losses, including a 1-0 defeat in the corresponding fixture last season.

Sassuolo's preparation for this SA fixture was less than ideal, with a surprise 1-0 defeat to Monza. The team has been struggling to find consistency in their performances this season. Similar inconsistencies derailed their campaign in 2022/23, resulting in a disappointing 13th-place finish.

Sassuolo aimed to improve their pre-season expectations with several first-team signings, signaling their ambition to qualify for European competitions. To achieve this goal, they must address their issues with away league form, especially after a seven-match winless streak on the road. However, they will be hopeful of securing another away victory, following their surprising 2-1 win against Inter Milan in their last SA away trip, ending the streak of winless matches.

I believe the visitors are underrated in this clash and that they have what it takes to conquer Lecce or at least earn a point. Good luck!

尽管最近输给了尤文图斯(1-0)和那不勒斯(4-0)，莱切在新的意甲赛季的开局还是令人印象深刻的。目前他们排在第七位，离欧洲排名只有几分之遥。与上赛季相比，这是一个显著的进步，上赛季他们在前几场比赛中表现不佳，勉强保级。上赛季他们糟糕的主场战绩，只有三场胜利，是他们挣扎的主要原因。

然而，这个赛季情况发生了变化，莱切已经在他们的四场主场比赛中赢了三场，这表明马雷球场有可能成为一个堡垒。即将到来的对萨索洛的比赛可能会是一个挑战，因为莱切自2010年以来，在最近的六次交锋中没有赢过萨索洛，三平三负，包括上赛季在相应的比赛中1-0被击败。

萨索洛在与南非的比赛中表现不佳，0 - 1不敌蒙扎。这支球队本赛季一直在努力寻找稳定的表现。类似的不稳定导致他们在2022/23赛季的比赛中失败，结果是令人失望的第13名。

萨索洛的目标是通过引进几名一线队球员来提高他们的季前预期，这表明了他们进入欧洲赛场的雄心。为了实现这一目标，他们必须解决客场状态的问题，尤其是在客场七连胜之后。然而，他们将有希望在客场取得另一场胜利，在上一次客场2-1战胜国际米兰之后，结束了他们的连胜纪录。

我相信客队在这场比赛中被低估了，他们有能力征服莱切，或者至少获得一分。好运！