Genoa vs Lecce Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Serie A

Genoa vs Lecce Preview

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: 23rd August, 2025
• Kick-off time: 3:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Luigi Ferraris Stadium

The Genoa vs Lecce game in the Serie A will be played on 23rd August, at the famous Luigi Ferraris Stadium, the home of Genoa. On one hand, there is Patrick Vieira, who took charge of the side last November and has maintained a balanced record of nine wins, draws, and losses each. Last season, they ended 13th in the Serie A, but the promise shown by the 49-year-old and his army is expected to continue this season and help them secure an even better place in the standings.

Lecce, meanwhile, escaped relegation from the Serie A by a whisker. Having being promoted to the Italian top tier in 2022-23, they have held their place in the competition, but looked pretty shaky last season and there was only a difference of three points between them in the 17th place and Empoli, who were a place below and one of the three sides to get relegated to Serie B. Before the start of the 2025-26 season, they reappointed former manager Eusebio Di Francesco, who once managed the side for a short stint (14 matches) in 2011. The Italian has mentored teams like Sassuolo, Roma, Sampdoria, and Cagliari, and his current experience might be a ray of hope for the Lecce faithful, who will wish their team to excavate a better scenario this season. He has already managed the side in the Coppa Italia game against Juve Stabia, a fixture they won 2-0.

Genoa News

Manager Vieira would be a worried person because two of his top players - Caleb Ekuban and Sebastian Otoa are sidelined due to injury. The side has been quiet in the transfer market but brought in a few players on loan, like Valentin Carboni, Lorenzo Colombo, Albert Gronbaek, and Leo Ostigard. Romanian international Nicolae Stanciu is another notable addition to Vieira's squad this summer!

Lecce News

Heading into the Genoa game, Francesco will miss the likes of Santiago Pierotti, who is suspended for this clash. Gaby Jean and Filip Marchwinski are other absentees who have sustained injuries and won't be available for this game. Their main man up front, Nikola Krstovic however, will be expected to spearhead the team's attack.

Predicted Lineups

Genoa predicted lineup (4-5-1)

Goalkeeper: Nicola Leali

Defenders: Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Alessandro Marcandalli, Johan Vasquez, Aaron Martin

Midfielders: Patrizio Masini, Morten Frendrup, Valentin Carboni, Nicolae Stanciu, Albert Gronbaek

Forwards: Lorenzo Colombo

Lecce predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Vladimir Falcone

Defenders: Christ-Owen Kouassi, Esmevanio Kialonda Gaspar, Tiago Gabriel, Antonino Gallo

Midfielders: Balthazar Pierret, Lassana Coulibaly, Thorir Johann Helgason

Forwards: Tete Morente, Nikola Krstovic, Lameck Banda

Genoa vs Lecce H2H Record

Genoa have faced Lecce 16 times and have been the dominant side in this fixture with 10 wins. Lecce, on the contrary, have been able to emerge victorious only on two occasions. The other four fixtures have not yielded a winner.

Key players to watch in Genoa vs Lecce

Morten Frendrup (Genoa)

The 24-year-old Danish midfielder is known for his work rate and defensive attributes. On one hand, he is an excellent passer with an 85.3% success rate. On the other hand, his tackling (3.02 per 90), interceptions (1.31 per 90), and blocks (1.79 per 90) have made him stand out among the crew. Frendrup is often considered to be one of the most undervalued midfielders in Serie A, and his efforts can help Genoa keep a sturdy midfield against Lecce!

Nikola Krstovic (Lecce)

The 25-year-old Montenegrin goal-machine should be the main concern for Patrick Vieira and his team. The striker leads Lecce's forward line, and despite the team suffering a dismal season ending 17th in the domestic league last term, Krstovic was active with his goal-scoring prowess, netting 11 goals in 37 fixtures. Even this term, in the Coppa Italia, he was one of the scorers in Lecce's 2-0 win over Juve Stabia. Genoa should be wary of him and mark him tightly if they want to keep the Montegrin quiet.

Genoa vs Lecce Prediction

There clearly isn't a favourite in the Genoa vs Lecce fixture, but as per the previous records, it seems Genoa might be the team that end up as the victors. While they have the firepower, Lecce would not be quiet too, as they have the necessary ammunition to ignite the pitch in style. We will go for a draw in this game, just to stay on the safe side!

Predicted Score: Genoa 2-2 Lecce

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