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Lecce

W
L
W
D
D
L

24 May 2026

18:45 (UTC+0)

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Genoa

L
D
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Survival is the only objective for Lecce as they enter the final day one point above the drop zone against a Genoa side with nothing left to play for. The Via del Mare will be a cauldron of tension for a host squad that must likely secure all three points to guarantee their Serie A status.

Home Motivation

High

Lecce has maximum motivation as they must secure a result to avoid relegation, currently leading 18th-placed Cremonese by only one point with one game remaining.

Away Motivation

Low

Genoa has low motivation in terms of table stakes, as they are mathematically safe from relegation and cannot reach any European qualification positions.

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Key Metrics

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Metric

Away

0.83

xG created per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.12

Genoa produces more quality chances in recent form, though Lecce's desperate motivation may bridge this 0.29 xG gap.

73%

Pass accuracy %

All comps (EWMA)

80%

Genoa is significantly more composed on the ball, which could frustrate a Lecce side that averages just 40% possession in recent matches.

0.67

Goals per game (venue)

Season avg

1.06

This season at home, Lecce has struggled to find the net, scoring well below the league average of 2.43 total goals per game.

2.67

Shots on target per game

All comps (EWMA)

3.57

Genoa tests the keeper more frequently in recent form, nearly matching their xG output with clinical efficiency.

1.1

Points Per Game (Last 10)

Last 10 matches

1.4

Genoa has been the more consistent side in Serie A over the last 10 matches, though they have nothing left to play for in this fixture.

Form & Streaks

Lecce has won 3 of their last 10 Serie A matches (3W, 2D, 5L), including two critical wins in their last five outings.

Genoa is unbeaten in 7 of their last 10 away matches across all competitions (2W, 5D, 3L).

Genoa kept a clean sheet in 5 out of their last 10 away matches in Serie A.

Tactical Overview

The tactical landscape is dominated by the survival desperation of Lecce, who have secured vital wins against Sassuolo (3-2) and Pisa (2-1) in their last five league matches to keep their heads above water. Despite these away successes, they have struggled at home, winning only twice in their last 10 matches at the Via del Mare (2W, 2D, 6L) while trending at 0.83 xG created per game in recent form. Genoa arrives with a 'pleasure' mandate having already secured safety, but they remain a difficult block to break down, securing 0-0 draws in recent away trips to Fiorentina and Atalanta. While Genoa produces a higher recent-form xG of 1.12 per game, the absence of Vitinha and Junior Messias significantly hampers their transitional threat. Lecce will rely on Ylber Ramadani to stabilize the midfield and Wladimiro Falcone to maintain focus against a Genoa attack that has averaged just 0.7 goals per game in their last 10 away fixtures.

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Based on reports

Key Players

Lecce lean on Ylber Ramadani and Santiago Pierotti in midfield, Jamil Siebert at the back, with Wladimiro Falcone in goal.

Absences

M. Berisha

Thigh Injury

OUT

R. Sottil

Back Injury

OUT

Home

Key Players

Lecce lean on Ylber Ramadani and Santiago Pierotti in midfield, Jamil Siebert at the back, with Wladimiro Falcone in goal.

Absences

M. Berisha

Thigh Injury

OUT

R. Sottil

Back Injury

OUT

Away

Key Players

Genoa lean on Morten Frendrup in midfield, Alessandro Marcandalli and Johan Vásquez at the back, with Justin Bijlow in goal.

Absences

Junior Messias

Muscle Injury

OUT

Vitinha

Yellow Cards

BAN

M. Cornet

Muscle Injury

DOUBT

J. Ekhator

Foot Injury

DOUBT

C. Ekuban

Injury

DOUBT

B. Norton-Cuffy

Thigh Injury

DOUBT

L. Ostigard

Knock

DOUBT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

D. Doveri

18 matches officiated · 2025/26

average

Cards/G

3.5

avg 3.9

Fouls/G

24.1

avg 25.4

Pen Rate

0.17

Normal

D. Doveri is historically more lenient, averaging 3.51 cards per game this season in Serie A, which is 10% below the league average of 3.9. While the stakes are high for Lecce, Doveri's style suggests he will try to keep his cards in his pocket, which could favor a high-intensity, physical battle in the midfield.

Weather & Field

Good Conditions

21C

Temperature

20.7°C

Rain Chance

0%

Wind

13 km/h

Humidity

70%

Clear skies and a comfortable 21C provide ideal playing conditions with no significant 13km/h wind interference. These stable conditions will allow both teams to execute their tactical plans without weather-induced errors, suggesting the match will be decided purely on tactical execution and motivation.

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