Genoa vs Lecce Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The previous confrontation between the two teams ended in a goalless draw.

Genoa are all set to take on Lecce in match week 29 of the Serie A 2024-25 fixture at home. The hosts have won seven games in 28 league matches and are in the 12th place on the points table. On the other hand, the visitors have won six games in the same number of matches and are on the 16th spot.

Genoa had a poor attack rate and were also not able to control the ball very well in their last meeting against Lecce in the Serie A. Although their decent defensive play helped them not concede any goals. They might be heavy on defence this time as well.

During their last match against their upcoming opponents, Lecce had a good attacking rate but failed to convert it into any goals. They will be bent on securing three points over Genoa this time around as they are just a couple of points above the relegation zone. A win here can help them jump up a couple of spots on the league table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Genoa, Italy
• Stadium: Luigi Ferraris Stadium
• Date: Saturday, March 15
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 IST / Friday, March 14; 19:45 GMT/ 14:45 ET/ 11:45 PT
• Referee: Fabio Maresca
• VAR: In use

Form:

Genoa: D-W-L-D-D

Lecce: D-D-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Andrea Pinamonti (Genoa)

The 25-year-old forward has scored two goals in the last five league games. Andrea Pinamonti is the top goal-getter for his side in the Serie A this season. He has scored eight goals in 27 matches for his side. Pinamonti will be looking to leave a mark on the scoresheet this time around.

Nikola Krstovic (Lecce)

In Lecce’s 3-2 loss over AC Milan in their last Serie A game, Nikola Krstovic scored a brace. He has scored a total of nine goals in 28 league matches for his side. Krstovic has also been successful in assisting his fellow teammates three times. The 24-year-old is going to play an important role for Lecce here.

2 – Nikola #Krstovic is only the second player in #Lecce history to score 2+ goals against Milan in a #SerieA game, after Cristiano Lucarelli on 23/01/2000 (both braces). Surprise.#LecceMilan

— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) March 8, 2025

Match Facts

• Genoa are undefeated in each of their eight home games against Lecce in Serie A.
• They have lost only one of their last five league games.
• Lecce are on a three-match losing streak in the Serie A.

Genoa vs Lecce: Betting Tips and Odds

• Genoa to win @11/10 Star Sports
• Goals under 3.5 @1/6 bet365
• Andrea Pinamonti to score @9/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Mario Balotelli, Junior Messias and four other players are injured and will not be a part of Genoa’s squad. Vitor Oliveira and Honest Ahanor’s availability will depend on their match fitness.

Lecce will be without the services of Filip Marchwinski due to an injury he sustained.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

Genoa won: 6

Lecce won: 1

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Genoa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Leali (GK); Norton-Cuffy, De Winter, Vasquez, Martin; Frendrup, Badelj; Ekator, Miretti, Malinovskyi; Pinamonti

Lecce predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Falcone (GK); Guilbert, Baschirotto, Jean, Gallo; Coulibaly, Berisha; Pierotti, Helgason, Morente; Krstovic

Match Prediction

Both teams have been very inconsistent this season, but Genoa are likely to stand tall as the better side in their Serie A proceedings against Lecce.

Prediction: Genoa 2-1 Lecce

Telecast Details

India: GXR World

UK: TNT Sports 2

USA: fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria: SuperSport, DStv

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