Lecce vs Genoa Match Preview: Serie A Clash on May 24, 2026
Match Context
Lecce host Genoa at Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce on 2026-05-24 (18:45 UTC), in Serie A Regular Season - 38. Lecce arrive 17th on 35 points with a goal difference of -23, while Genoa sit 15th on 41 points and a goal difference of -9.
Lecce Availability
Lecce have one confirmed absentee and one fitness concern.
- M. Berisha (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Sottil (Back Injury) is doubtful.
With no top scorers data available, Lecce’s main attacking options from the squad list, such as W. Cheddira and L. Banda, are expected to be available, preserving much of their forward threat for this decisive home fixture.
Genoa Availability
Genoa face a longer list of issues.
- Junior Messias (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- Vitinha (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
- M. Cornet (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- B. Norton-Cuffy (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
- L. Ostigard (Knock) is doubtful.
Key creator Aarón Martín, who has 5 assists in Serie A 2025, is available, which is important for their chance creation from the left.
Impact Summary
Lecce lose some midfield creativity with Berisha out but retain their primary attacking personnel. Genoa, however, are without Vitinha and Junior Messias, reducing their attacking depth, though the availability of Aarón Martín keeps a significant portion of their assist output intact.
