Genoa vs Lecce Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
15th-placed Genoa (10-11-16) travel to Via Del Mare in Lecce to face 17th-placed Lecce (9-8-20) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Lecce come into this in decent form (WLWDD) while Genoa are in mixed form (LDDLW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 2:45 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 7:45 pm BST |
| Venue | Via Del Mare, Lecce |
| Competition | Serie A |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Lecce — WLWDD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-2 | Sassuolo |
| L | 1-0 | Juventus |
| W | 2-1 | Pisa |
| D | 0-0 | Hellas Verona |
| D | 1-1 | Fiorentina |
Genoa — LDDLW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-1 | AC Milan |
| D | 0-0 | Fiorentina |
| D | 0-0 | Atalanta |
| L | 2-0 | Como |
| W | 2-1 | Pisa |
Lecce have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 3-2 win over Sassuolo. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Genoa have picked up 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-1 defeat to AC Milan. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Lecce
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Nikola Stulic | Matches: 33, Goals: 4 |
| Goals | Lameck Banda | Matches: 31, Goals: 4 |
| Assists | Antonino Gallo | Matches: 36, Assists: 4 |
| Assists | Lameck Banda | Matches: 31, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Lameck Banda | 35 |
| Total Shots | Ylber Ramadani | 34 |
| Saves | Wladimiro Falcone | 109 |
Genoa
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Lorenzo Colombo | Matches: 37, Goals: 7 |
| Goals | Ruslan Malinovskyi | Matches: 34, Goals: 6 |
| Assists | Aarón Martín | Matches: 32, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Ruslan Malinovskyi | Matches: 34, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Lorenzo Colombo | 65 |
| Total Shots | Vitinha | 65 |
| Saves | Nicola Leali | 55 |
| Saves | Justin Bijlow | 45 |
Players to Watch
Nikola Stulic has been Lecce's standout performer this season, contributing 4 goals in 33 appearances. The Lecce talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Genoa will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Antonino Gallo (4 assists in 36 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Genoa, Lorenzo Colombo leads the way with 7 goals in 37 appearances. Aarón Martín has contributed 5 assists in 32 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Lecce defense with creative passing. Genoa will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
Serie A Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Torino | 37 | 12 | 8 | 17 | -19 | 44 |
| 14 | Fiorentina | 38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | -9 | 42 |
| 15 | Genoa | 37 | 10 | 11 | 16 | -9 | 41 |
| 16 | Cagliari | 37 | 10 | 10 | 17 | -14 | 40 |
| 17 | Lecce | 37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | -23 | 35 |
| 18 | Cremonese | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | -22 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona | 37 | 3 | 12 | 22 | -34 | 21 |
Only 2 positions separate these two sides in the table, adding extra significance to this fixture.
Season Stats Comparison
| Lecce | Stat | Genoa |
|---|---|---|
| -23 | Goal Difference | -9 |
| 27 | Goals Scored | 41 |
| 18 | Assists | 20 |
| 50 | Goals Conceded | 50 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Lecce (ML) | -120 |
| Genoa (ML) | 330 |
| Spread | LEC -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have Lecce as the slight favorite at -120, with Genoa the big underdog at 330. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Genoa vs Lecce including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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