Ace Football previews the Serie A game between Lecce and Genoa who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Genoa go up against Lecce this coming Sunday for a Serie A meeting at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare.
Placed 17th in the table Lecce have amassed 16 points after 18 matches. On 19 points, Genoa rank 13th with 18 matches played this season.
Form: Lecce vs Genoa
Lecce Form
Lecce managed one win in the last three matches, which was a 2-1 victory against Monza. They went on to lose 1-2 against Lazio, before getting dumped in a 2-0 defeat against Como. Lecce claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Serie A. They also drew two and lost two, scored six goals and conceded 11.
Genoa Form
Genoa claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 0-0 draw against AC Milan. Afterwards, a 1-2 defeat against SSC Napoli followed, before beating Empoli 1-2. Genoa managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Serie A away matches, in which they scored six while also conceding nine times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting stats and facts for Lecce and Genoa
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Lecce and Genoa played across all tournaments.
- In 11 of the last 13 Lecce matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Lecce matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Lecce home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Lecce home matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Lecce matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 21 of the last 23 Genoa away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Genoa matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Genoa away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Genoa matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Genoa have won 3 of the last 4 away matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
Players on top: Lecce vs Genoa
Look no further than Tete Morente, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Lecce in the Serie A, while Andrea Pinamonti managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Genoa in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Popular markets: Lecce vs Genoa
Full-time result
Lecce won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare. They drew three and lost four as well, while Genoa won five of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost four. Lecce have not lost to Genoa in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Lecce only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Genoa scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Lecce played. Genoa managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Lecce have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Genoa.
Total goals
Lecce saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Genoa’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches.
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