At the start of the season, predictions placed Cremonese and Lecce among the main candidates in the relegation battle, but just before the halfway point both teams are surprising everyone with their consistency and results, with the Lombards even on a strong upward trend.
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If Vardy‘s team manages to repeat their performance today, after their victory against Bologna, they would reach Sassuolo in eighth place with 20 points.
The Salentini have a few points less, but morale remains high thanks to their home win against Torino: another victory would allow them to catch up with Atalanta at 16 points.
✅ THE OFFICIAL LINEUPS
In attack, Nicola confirms the Bonazzoli-Vardy duo, with the Englishman coming off his first brace in Italy scored last Monday. For the Giallorossi, the Stulić vs. Camarda selection saw the Serbian striker prevail, ready to start from the first minute.
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CREMONESE (3-5-2): Audero; Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti; Barbieri, Payero, Bondo, Vandeputte, Floriani Mussolini; Bonazzoli, Vardy. Coach: Nicola.
LECCE (4-2-3-1): Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Tiago Gabriel, Gallo; Ramadani, Coulibaly; Pierotti, Berisha, Banda; Stulic. Coach: Di Francesco.
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