The Stadio Via del Mare prepares for a captivating Serie A encounter as Lecce welcomes Como. This fixture carries a weight of expectation, not just for the points at stake but also for the tactical chess match that unfolds between two teams with differing strengths. Analyzing recent form, head-to-head records, and injury reports allows us to formulate a well-informed prediction. Lecce's recent form presents a mixed bag. Their victories, like the narrow win against Pisa, are punctuated by defeats, such as the loss against Cremonese, highlighting an inconsistency that Como can exploit. Their attack struggles to find the net, with a recent scoring record that's less than inspiring. Defensively, Lecce is somewhat organized, but vulnerabilities can be exposed, as seen in their away losses, where they have conceded against teams with a good attack. The significant number of injuries for Lecce, particularly in key positions, further weakens their squad depth and tactical flexibility. Como, on the other hand, comes into this match with a degree of momentum. Their recent results show a capacity to score goals, evident in their dominant away win against Torino. The team is demonstrating an ability to adapt tactically, as seen in their match against AS Roma, where they played a solid defensive game. The head-to-head record does provide some important information: it suggests that Como has a good track record against Lecce. With fewer injuries hampering their lineup, Como possesses a more settled squad, allowing for greater tactical continuity. Como’s ability to score on the counter-attack could also prove beneficial, especially if Lecce is forced to commit players forward in search of a goal. The odds provided by the bookmakers further inform our prediction. The slight favor towards Lecce to win reflects the home advantage, but the Asian Handicap leans in favor of Como, suggesting an expectation of a close match, but with Como having the edge. The over/under market, with a line of 2.25 goals, and with odds favoring the over, points towards a match where goals are expected. Given Como's ability to score, we can expect them to exploit any defensive frailties. The absence of key players for Lecce, combined with Como’s tactical approach and their superior scoring ability, suggests an advantage for the away side. Considering these factors, our prediction leans towards a victory for Como. We anticipate a match with goals, which would favour Como. The absence of key players further complicates matters for Lecce. Therefore, we predict a win for Como, with over 2.25 goals scored in the match. We are predicting a GUEST_WIN and OVER 2.25 goals. This will make the match interesting and bring good results.