Series A
6:45 p.mMay 24, 2026
Regular season – 38
Ettore Giardiniero Stadium – Via del Mare
Referee: Daniele Doveri, Italy
Lecce
Genoa
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1.76
Expected Goals (xG)
0.77
Passing by
175 (73%)
Accurate passes
426 (84%)
Lineup data will be available 1 hour before kick-off
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Lecce secured a crucial 1-0 win over Genoa at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero, with Lameck Banda’s opener proving decisive in a game that saw the home side soak up significant pressure.
Both teams entered the contest fighting for Serie A survival. Lecce were in 17th place with 38 points from 38 games, while Genoa were higher with 41 points. The visitors arrived in a poor state of form, without a win in their last four outings. Lecce showed marginal improvement but remained in the relegation battle.
The game came to life in the first few minutes. Banda struck in the 6th minute, capitalizing on Lecce’s aggressive start to fire the hosts ahead. The Zambian winger showed composure to finish after finding space in the box.
Lecce’s early pressure created chances in the early stages. The home team looked dangerous on the counterattack. However, Genoa gradually settled into the contest and began to dominate possession.
The visitors controlled the ball but struggled to create clear chances. Their attacking play lacked precision in the final third. Lecce defended resolutely, thwarting Genoa’s attempts to find an equaliser.
The yellow cards came for Lecce as the first half progressed. Yannis Ramadani was shown a yellow card in the 45th minute. The home side kept their defensive shape heading into the break.
In the second half, Genoa pressed harder to get an equaliser. They dominated possession but found the Lecce defense difficult to break down. The home side remained compact and organized throughout.
Tiago Gabriel received a yellow card in the 76th minute for Lecce. The hosts showed discipline despite sustained pressure from their rivals. Genoa created chances but couldn’t find the breakthrough.
Lecce managed just one shot on target, but made it count. Genoa piled up more attempts, registering just one shot on target from eight total efforts. Expected goals told a similar story: Lecce 1.76, Genoa 0.77.
The possession statistics greatly favored the visitors, who controlled the ball 68 to 32 percent. Genoa completed 426 of 505 passes with 84 percent accuracy. Lecce’s 241 passes included 175 accurate deliveries at 73 percent.
Antonino Gallo impressed for Lecce with a 7.7 rating, while goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone made a crucial save. Genoa’s Nicola Leali recorded three saves to keep his team in the contest. Banda’s goal was enough to secure three vital points.
The victory lifts Lecce to 41 points but leaves them in the relegation zone. Genoa’s defeat also drops them to 41 points, maintaining their precarious League position. Both sides face critical games ahead in their fight for survival.
