Lecce beat Venezia 2-0 in Serie A, using their compact 4-3-3 to absorb sustained pressure before attacking efficiently against the hosts’ 3-5-2. Venezia held 71% possession and attempted 19 shots, but Lecce carried the greater underlying threat despite seeing far less of the ball, recording 2.70 xG compared with the home side’s 2.05. Olaf Gorter and Tiago Gabriel scored the goals, rewarding an away approach built around disciplined defending and purposeful transitions. Venezia tested the visitors seven times on target, yet Lecce’s goalkeeper saved every effort for a 100% save rate and prevented 1.82 goals above the post-shot expectation. At the other end, Lecce directed five of their 12 attempts on target, giving Venezia’s goalkeeper a 60% save percentage. The contrast in formations helped define the contest: Venezia’s midfield-heavy structure supported territorial control, while Lecce’s front three offered clearer outlets and ensured their limited possession remained productive. Antonio Rapuano oversaw a match in which the scoreline reflected Lecce’s sharper work in both penalty areas rather than the overall balance of possession. Lecce secure three valuable points from a tactically disciplined away display.