Lecce vs Genoa Predictions

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Serie ASerie A · Italy
high confidence
Lecce

Lecce

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

Genoa

Genoa

🗓️ Sunday, 1 Nov 2026 at 18:00 CET (venue time) · 17:00 UTC (your time)📍 Stadio Via del Mare, Lecce

Win Probability (1X2)

Lecce 38%Draw 35%Genoa 27%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Recommended Bets: Lecce vs Genoa

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
7/10
Match Result: Draw
6/10

Lecce vs Genoa: Match Preview

Lecce approach this fixture in 12th place, having won three and lost four in their opening seven, but their home form is undermined by defensive frailty—eight goals conceded in three matches at Stadio Via del Mare. Genoa, 17th and winless away, have managed only one goal in three road trips and arrive with just four points from seven, keeping them just above the drop zone. Both sides have shown inconsistency, with Lecce’s last five featuring two wins and three defeats, while Genoa have lost three of their last four in Serie A.

Statistically, the game profiles as low-event: Lecce’s attack is more productive (1.29 goals/game, 11.8 shots, 5.0 on target in the last five), but their defence remains porous. Genoa’s attack is blunt, averaging 0.71 goals per game and just 3.2 shots on target recently, but they have kept matches relatively tight, with under 2.5 goals in 57% of their league outings. Both teams have failed to score in two of their last five, and Genoa’s away record (0W, 0D, 3L, 1-5) suggests a lack of offensive threat on the road. Set pieces may play a role, with Lecce averaging 5.2 corners per game.

The model expects a cautious contest, with both sides struggling to create high-quality chances and likely to prioritise avoiding defeat over chasing victory. The most probable scorelines are 1-1 or 1-0 either way, with under 2.5 goals favoured by the underlying rates. Lecce’s marginally better attacking output is balanced by their defensive lapses, while Genoa’s away impotence keeps the goal ceiling low.

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Lecce1.25

Expected goals · model says 1.25

Genoa1.05

Expected goals · model says 1.05

Win Probability
Lecce 41% Draw 28% Genoa 31%

Over 2.5 Goals

40%

BTTS: Yes

46%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-0 · 0-1

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Lecce vs Genoa Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
38%
35%
27%
Lecce 38%Draw 35%Genoa 27%
Both Teams to Score
48%
52%
Yes 48%No 52%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
44%
56%
Over 2.5 44%Under 2.5 56%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
59%
41%
Over 9.5 59%Under 9.5 41%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Lecce vs Genoa that most previews miss.

  • 1Lecce’s home matches average 4.0 goals per game, but that is skewed by a single heavy defeat—two of three have finished under 2.5 goals.
  • 2Genoa have failed to score before half-time in all three away league matches this season.
  • 3The last six Serie A meetings between these sides have produced just nine total goals (1.5 per game).

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The Case For This Lecce vs Genoa Prediction

The statistical profile of this fixture points to a low-scoring, tightly contested match between two sides with below-average attacking output and defensive vulnerabilities. Lecce’s home record (1W, 0D, 2L, 4-8) is undermined by a leaky defence, while Genoa’s away form (0W, 0D, 3L, 1-5) is among the league’s weakest, with just one goal scored on the road. Both teams are coming off mixed results and sit in the lower half of the table, suggesting a cautious approach with points at a premium. Lecce’s attack averages 1.29 goals per game this season but has been inconsistent at home, while Genoa’s 0.71 goals per game is the second lowest in the division. Recent matches show Lecce generating more shots (11.8 per game) and corners (5.2) than Genoa, but also conceding 1.6 goals per match over the last five. Genoa’s defensive record away from home (1.67 conceded per game) is poor, but their matches rarely become open affairs, with only 42.86% going over 2.5 goals. Discipline could be a factor, as both sides average over 1.8 yellow cards per game recently. The model expects a match where neither side can sustain attacking pressure, with the likeliest outcomes clustered around 1-1 and 1-0 either way. Lecce’s marginally better attacking numbers are offset by defensive lapses, while Genoa’s inability to create chances on the road makes a high-scoring game unlikely. A draw is the modal result, with under 2.5 goals the strongest statistical angle.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Both teams have failed to score in two of their last five matches, underlining attacking inconsistency.

Defence

  • →Lecce have conceded eight goals in three home matches, the worst home defensive record in the mid-table group.

Match Context

  • →Genoa have scored just once in three away league games, failing to pick up a single point on the road.

🚩 Lecce vs Genoa Corners Prediction

medium confidence
10.4expected total corners
Over 59%
Under 41%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.8 corners for Lecce and 4.6 for Genoa, for an expected total of 10.4. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (59%). Over 8.5: 71% · Over 10.5: 47%.

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How Lecce and Genoa Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Injuries & Suspensions

Genoa

INJL. VenturinoJumpers Knee

Lecce vs Genoa Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

LecceLeccelast 5 matches
L. CoulibalyXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

K. NdriXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Siebertsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

K. GasparXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. FatahXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Tiago GabrielXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

GenoaGenoalast 5 matches
M. OsmajicXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Junior MessiasXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Johan VásquezXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Lecce have alternated wins and losses in their last five, most recently beating Udinese 3-0 away but losing two of their last three at home. Genoa’s form is weaker, with three defeats in their last four and just one win all season, compounded by a lack of goals on the road. Both sides’ momentum is fragile, with defensive lapses and attacking inconsistency evident in their recent results.

Lecce vs Genoa — Last 7 Matches

LecceLecceLast 7 results
W3-0
L1-2
L0-3
W3-2
L0-1
L0-4
W2-0
W@ Udinese3-0
Lvs Bologna1-2
L@ AC Milan0-3
Wvs Monza3-2
L@ Cagliari0-1
Lvs AS Roma0-4
W@ Venezia2-0

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 71.43% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
GenoaGenoaLast 7 results
L0-2
W2-1
L1-2
D1-1
L1-4
L0-1
L0-2
L@ AS Roma0-2
Wvs Fiorentina2-1
L@ Parma1-2
Dvs Frosinone1-1
Lvs Como1-4
L@ Lazio0-1
Lvs Napoli0-2

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5

What History Says: Lecce vs Genoa

Historically, Genoa have had the better of this fixture, winning five of the last ten meetings, but Lecce won the most recent clash 1-0 at home. Draws are common, with three in the last ten, and low-scoring games have been the norm—four of the last six produced two goals or fewer. The head-to-head record suggests another tight contest.

Lecce vs Genoa Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

2

Lecce wins

3

Draws

5

Genoa wins

20%30% draws50%
24 May 26Lecce vs Genoa1-0
23 Aug 25Genoa vs Lecce0-0
14 Mar 25Genoa vs Lecce2-1
5 Jan 25Lecce vs Genoa0-0
28 Jan 24Genoa vs Lecce2-1
22 Sept 23Lecce vs Genoa1-0

Things to Watch: Lecce vs Genoa

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value analysis is limited.
  • ⚠️Small sample size (seven matches) for both teams increases variance in goal and result rates.
  • ⚠️Recent lineups and tactical changes are unknown due to lack of confirmed starting elevens.

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Final Verdict

Lecce 1–1 Genoa

A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome, reflecting both teams’ low scoring rates and defensive vulnerabilities. Lecce’s leaky home defence (eight conceded in three) is the single strongest data point, counterbalanced by Genoa’s inability to score on the road. The likeliest way this call goes wrong is if Lecce’s attack clicks early or Genoa snatch a set-piece goal, tilting the match towards a narrow win either way.

Lecce vs Genoa: Common Questions

Who will win Lecce vs Genoa?

The model gives Lecce a 38% chance to win, Genoa a 27% chance, and the draw a 35% probability. Both teams have struggled for consistency, with Genoa’s away record (three losses, one goal scored) making them underdogs.

Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in Lecce vs Genoa?

Under 2.5 goals is favoured at 56% probability, with both teams averaging fewer than 1.5 goals scored per game and Genoa’s matches going under 2.5 in 57% of cases this season.

Are both teams likely to score in Lecce vs Genoa?

Both teams to score is rated at 48%, with neither side scoring reliably—each has failed to score in two of their last five matches, and Genoa have just one away goal all season.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Lecce vs Genoa: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 25 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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