Susanna Riva Serie A resumes with the midweek round of Matchday 9: on Thursday, October 29, the two teams from the central-southern area will meet at the Stadio Benito Stirpe . The Ciociari, led by Massimiliano Alvini , are looking to bounce back from their 4-4 draw against Atalanta, while the Salento side, under the guidance of Eusebio Di Francesco , are looking to overturn the 0-2 defeat inflicted by Juventus.
The match will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN , both free-to-air and across digital platforms. Subscribers can watch the match on their smart TV , Sky Q set-top box, or directly from the app on smartphones and tablets. The pay channel is available for €5, guaranteeing coverage of all 10 matches of the day.
Timetables, channels and viewing modes
The match is scheduled for 6:30 PM on Thursday, October 29. DAZN offers live streaming through its dedicated app, web version, and the DAZN channel on Sky . Users who have activated the service through Sky will simply need to select the pay channel in the guide. Those who prefer video on demand will find the replay in the "Matches of the Week" section within 24 hours of the match.
Probable lineups and first tactical look
According to the latest reports, Frosinone will deploy a 4-2-3-1 with Palmisani in goal, a defense of Oyono, Calvani, Monterisi, and Bracaglia, and a midfield of Calò, Masini, and attacking midfielder Ghedjemis, supported by Schmid and Kvernadze, while Raimondo will start at striker. Lecce is expected to start with a 4-3-3: Falcone in goal, a back four of Veiga, Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, and Gallo; a midfield of Kaba, Ngom, and Maleh; and an attack of N'Dri, Geubbels, and Fatah.
Physical conditions and significant absences
Coach Di Francesco has reported Tiago Gabriel's slight absence due to a knee problem, but he hopes to include him in the starting squad. Frosinone, on the other hand, has no major absences, although the team had to manage the fatigue accumulated after the high-intensity match against Atalanta.
Eusebio Di Francesco's words after the defeat against Juventus
After the match against Juventus, Di Francesco admitted he had made some tactical mistakes, especially regarding his second-half formation. "If I had changed the formation at halftime, maybe we would have done better ," he said, highlighting the need for greater offensive aggression and better management of the opposition's defensive width.
The coach also explained the reasoning behind replacing a midfielder with a defender, a move designed to improve zonal stability. However, he acknowledged the lack of attacking players capable of creating an effective back-five, citing N'Dri and Fatah as potentially decisive options.
Di Francesco concluded by emphasizing that, despite the defeat, the team is growing and increasing its threat level against big teams. However, the goal remains to improve attention to detail, especially in managing key moments like the first goal conceded against Juventus.