US Lecce vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Livio Marinelli
- Assistant 1 Alessio Berti
- Assistant 2 Domenico Fontemurato
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Season Stats
| US Lecce | Genoa CFC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #19 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
US Lecce are 20th (0 pts). Genoa CFC are 19th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadio Via del Mare. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Morten Frendrup is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for US Lecce tonight.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. US Lecce must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Jeff Ekhator has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 418 appearances.
- 25' Genoa CFC have won 267 goals from 418 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' US Lecce are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Genoa CFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' Time for substitution for Genoa CFC. Fabio Miretti is replaced by Jeff Ekhator.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Genoa CFC come into this ranked 13 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 61' The 23-year-old Fabio Miretti has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' A tactical swap from Genoa CFC — Lior Kasa on, Milan Badelj off on 64 minutes.
- 69' Patrizio Masini, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 70' Another change for Genoa CFC made on 70 minute. Vitinha leaves to be changed by Alessandro Zanoli.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for THorir Johann Helgason. He replaces Hamza Rafia on 73 minute.
- 78' A quiet spell here at Stadio Via del Mare. US Lecce seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 83' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Jesper Karlsson. He replaces Tete Morente on 84 minute.
- 88' Time for substitution for Genoa CFC. Morten Thorsby is replaced by Patrizio Masini.
- 90' Genoa CFC player sees a card in front of him.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
US Lecce Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 12
- 25
- 29
-
7
Tete Morente ↓ Jesper Karlsson 84'
-
9
Nikola Krstovic ↓ Ante Rebic 84'
- 30
- 8
- 75
- 19
- 6
- 13
Bench
- 10
- 1
-
3
Ante Rebic ↑ 84'
- 21
-
14
THorir Johann Helgason ↑ 73'
- 36
-
50
Santiago Pierotti ↑ 73'
-
37
Jesper Karlsson ↑ 84'
- 20
- 98
- 77
- 27
- 32
- 23
- 40
Coach
Marco Giampaolo
Genoa CFC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 3
-
47
Milan Badelj ↓ Lior Kasa 64'
- 13
- 19
- 32
- 22
- 4
-
23
Fabio Miretti ↓ Jeff Ekhator 46'
-
9
Vitinha ↓ Alessandro Zanoli 70'
Bench
- 11
- 45
- 95
- 20
- 72
- 14
- 8
-
59
Alessandro Zanoli ↑ 70'
- 39
- 30
-
53
Lior Kasa ↑ 64'
- 27
-
73
Patrizio Masini ↑ 88'
-
21
Jeff Ekhator ↑ 46'
Coach
Patrick Vieira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikola Krstovic | 2 |
| Fabio Miretti | 2 |
| Mateo Retegui | 1 |
| Goran Pandev | 1 |
| Domenico Criscito | 1 |
| Lameck Banda | 1 |
| Andrea Tabanelli | 1 |
| Filippo Falco | 1 |
Head to Head
US Lecce Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.39
US Lecce xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53
Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 93% + Under — clean sheet likely 84%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 0.92
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 1.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 2.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 3.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
| ± 4.5 | 0% |
|
100% |
Double Chance
US Lecce or Draw
70%
Draw or Genoa CFC
76%
US Lecce or Genoa CFC
54%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
19.2%
1 – 0
13.4%
1 – 1
9.6%
0 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
2.5%
2 – 0
2.5%
2 – 1
1.8%
0 – 3
0.9%
2 – 2
0.7%
1 – 3
0.5%
3 – 0
0.3%
Asian Handicap — US Lecce
| Handicap | US Lecce covers | Push | Genoa CFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 15% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 22% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
US Lecce keeps clean sheet
59%
✓
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
68%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

