{"id":1450385,"date":"2026-05-21T09:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1450385"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:09:16","slug":"match-preview-lecce-vs-genoa-24-05-26-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-lecce-vs-genoa-24-05-26-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Lecce vs Genoa: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/lecce\/\">Lecce<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/genoa\/\">Genoa<\/a> meet at Stadio Comunale Via del Mare on Sunday, 24 May, in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/serie-a\/\">Serie A<\/a> clash where survival stakes and late-season form collide. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lecce have just pulled off their best attacking display of the season, but their visitors have a strong head-to-head record and a more potent attack across the campaign. With both sides boasting identical clean sheet records, but Genoa having outscored their hosts by over 50%, this final-day Serie A fixture promises tension and drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on recent form, season stats and head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for Lecce vs Genoa. We&#8217;re particularly confident in the value around a low-scoring contest, and highlight Lecce&#8217;s improved attacking output as a potential factor in your selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(61.9%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Five of the last seven meetings between these two sides have produced under 2.5 goals. Both teams average less than 1.2 goals per game and share a modest 9 clean sheets each this season, pointing to a tight, cautious encounter. Odds reflect the strong likelihood of a low-scoring match.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Lecce to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(60.0%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lecce are coming off their best attacking display of the season (3-2 away win at Sassuolo). At home, facing a Genoa side with just one win in their last five games, Lecce\u2019s urgency in front of their own fans could be decisive in a must-win scenario.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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Both sides have struggled defensively, but Genoa\u2019s superior goal tally (41 to Lecce\u2019s 27) highlights the main gap in quality this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lecce<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">37<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Genoa<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">37<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">41<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nikola Stulic (Lecce):<\/strong> The frontman is key to Lecce\u2019s late-season attacking uptick. Look for shot volume and penalty area presence, especially after Lecce\u2019s three-goal showing last time out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lameck Banda (Lecce):<\/strong> A creative engine in midfield, Banda\u2019s ability to drive forward and win fouls could be crucial in a tense encounter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa):<\/strong> Genoa\u2019s most consistent forward threat, capable of testing keepers with his movement and finishing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa):<\/strong> Key for set pieces and long-range efforts, Malinovskyi\u2019s delivery and shooting can swing tight games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both sides rely on collective effort rather than individual stars, with no player from either team among Serie A\u2019s top scorers this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-last-6-meetings\">Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Genoa have enjoyed the upper hand in recent matchups, with three wins to Lecce\u2019s one and two draws across the last six meetings. Most clashes have been tight, with few goals separating the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">23\/08\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Genoa 0-0 Lecce<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14\/03\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Genoa 2-1 Lecce<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">05\/01\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lecce 0-0 Genoa<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28\/01\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Genoa 2-1 Lecce<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">22\/09\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lecce 1-0 Genoa<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19\/07\/20<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Genoa 2-1 Lecce<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Can Lecce\u2019s Attack Rise When Needed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lecce enter the final day needing a result, boosted by their freshest attacking display of the season. Genoa\u2019s superior offensive record and head-to-head edge suggest they won\u2019t make things easy, but Lecce\u2019s urgency and home support could prove decisive. For those seeking value, under 2.5 goals at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">8\/13 with Bet365<\/a> (61.9%) stands out as the most reliable angle, given both sides\u2019 track record of low-scoring encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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