Cagliari vs Lecce: match statistics
Cagliari is in significantly better form than Lecce, having collected 9 points in their last 5 matches compared to the visitors' mere 4 points. The hosts have an advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.36 goals per home game, while Lecce manages only 0.55 goals per away match and fails to score in as many as 55% of their away fixtures. Lecce's goal difference on the road stands at -9, and their 64% loss rate in away matches confirms the team's weakness outside their own stadium. Cagliari additionally holds an edge in possession (47% vs 41%) and boasts better shot conversion (14% vs 6%). Considering all these factors, the hosts are the clear favorites in this encounter, although a draw cannot be entirely ruled out due to the relatively balanced defenses of both sides.
Cagliari vs Lecce: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cagliari played against Lecce in Serie A (Italy). The game was played on February 16, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Cagliari has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Lecce has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Cagliari scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.38. Lecce scores 0.63 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Cagliari's games and 33% of Lecce's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 33%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lecce has the higher season xG average, 1.12 to 1.08 per game. Cagliari takes 9.9 shots per game, while Lecce takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Cagliari leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Lecce leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cagliari's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Lecce, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cagliari is in significantly better form than Lecce, having collected 9 points in their last 5 matches compared to the visitors' mere 4 points. The hosts have an advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.36 goals per home game, while Lecce manages only 0.55 goals per away match and fails to score in as many as 55% of their away fixtures. Lecce's goal difference on the road stands at -9, and their 64% loss rate in away matches confirms the team's weakness outside their own stadium. Cagliari additionally holds an edge in possession (47% vs 41%) and boasts better shot conversion (14% vs 6%). Considering all these factors, the hosts are the clear favorites in this encounter, although a draw cannot be entirely ruled out due to the relatively balanced defenses of both sides.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cagliari | Lecce | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cagliari is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Cagliari · 0.8 pts / game - Lecce
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cagliari is 86% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Cagliari · 0.63 goals / game - Lecce
Lecce is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Cagliari · 1.29 goals / game - Lecce
Cagliari scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Lecce keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
Lecce scores in 46% of games (11 of 24 meczów), while Cagliari keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cagliari
Over / Under - Lecce
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lecce is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / game - Cagliari · 1.17 pts / game - Lecce
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cagliari - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Lecce - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cagliari
Lecce
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Cagliari | Liga | Lecce | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.54 | 2.44 | ▼ 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 31% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 77% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cagliari's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Lecce. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cagliari vs Lecce?
The Serie A match finished Cagliari 0:2 Lecce. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cagliari vs Lecce?
Cagliari score 1.17 goals per game on average and Lecce 0.63. The Serie A average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Cagliari's matches and 33% of Lecce's.
What form are Cagliari and Lecce in?
Over the last 5 games Cagliari have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Lecce 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cagliari vs Lecce?
The statistical background for Cagliari vs Lecce — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.