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Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
Lameck Banda 22'
Danilo Veiga 36'
HT
↓ L. Banda ↑R. Sottil 59'
60' ↓ A. Gronbaek ↑Junior Messias
↓ M. Berisha ↑M. Kaba 60'
↓ D. Veiga ↑C. Kouassi 68'
73' ↓ V. Carboni ↑M. E. Ellertsson
73' ↓ L. Colombo ↑J. Ekhator
75' Aarón Martín
Tete Morente 76'
↓ F. Camarda ↑K. Ndri 83'
↓ L. Coulibaly ↑B. Pierret 83'
86' Jeff Ekhator
87' ↓ N. Stanciu ↑M. Thorsby
87' ↓ M. Frendrup ↑Vitinha
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genoa
Goalkeepers
Nicola Leali 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Brooke Norton-Cuffy 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Alessandro Marcandalli 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Vásquez 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
78
Passes
8
Duels
Aarón Martín 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Patrizio Masini 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Morten Frendrup 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Valentín Carboni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Nicolae Stanciu
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Albert Gronbaek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Lorenzo Colombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Benjamin Siegrist
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Sommariva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leo Østigård
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefano Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morten Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruslan Malinovskyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikael Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Messias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeff Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seydou Fini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lecce
Goalkeepers
Wladimiro Falcone
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Danilo Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Kialonda Gaspar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Gabriel
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Antonino Gallo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Lassana Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Ylber Ramadani 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Medon Berisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Lameck Banda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Francesco Camarda
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Tete Morente
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Christian Früchtl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jasper Samooja
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Corrie Ndaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamil Siebert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christ-Owen Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamza Rafia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olaf Gorter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Balthazar Pierret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Kaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Maleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konan N’Dri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Sottil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 | Genoa | 0 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Luigi Ferraris |
| 03/14/2025 | Genoa | 2 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 01/05/2025 | Lecce | 0 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 01/28/2024 | Genoa | 2 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 09/22/2023 | Lecce | 1 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 07/19/2020 | Genoa | 2 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 12/08/2019 | Lecce | 2 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 08/11/2018 | Genoa | 4 - 0 | Lecce | Coppa Italia | Luigi Ferraris |
| 08/12/2016 | Genoa | 3 - 2 | Lecce | Coppa Italia | Luigi Ferraris |
| 03/04/2012 | Lecce | 2 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare (Lecce) |
Genoa Win
Lecce Win
Draw
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Defenses Rule in Tense Ferraris Stalemate
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A cautious encounter in Liguria saw both sides prioritize defensive structure over offensive risk, resulting in a predictable share of the spoils.
Genoa Control but Fail to Break Through
Playing at the iconic Luigi Ferraris, Genoa controlled possession with a 59% share, yet they struggled to translate this dominance into clear-cut opportunities. The home side utilized Patrizio Masini to anchor the midfield, attempting to probe a disciplined Lecce block. However, the lack of a clinical edge was evident throughout the opening phase. An Intensity rating of 2.2 tells the story of a match where tactical fouls and lateral passing often replaced goal-mouth action. Morten Frendrup was industrious in the engine room, providing the energy required to sustain pressure, but the final ball frequently went astray against a visiting side that seemed perfectly content to sit deep and absorb the pressure of the Marassi crowd.
Falcone Stands Tall Amid Corner Pressure
The match hinged on set-piece delivery, with a total of 10 corners providing the primary source of goal-scoring threat. Lecce actually led this department with 7 corners to Genoa's 3, yet they failed to register a single shot on target from their 7 total attempts. The standout figure was undoubtedly Wladimiro Falcone, whose commanding presence in the Lecce goal stifled any sniff of a breakthrough for the hosts. A Balance score of 1.0 reflects how evenly these two sides neutralized one another, with neither manager willing to overextend and risk a counter-attack. Falcone’s two crucial saves ensured that Genoa's xG of 0.50 remained unrewarded, as he marshaled his backline with the authority of a seasoned veteran under the afternoon sun.
Points Shared in Strategic Deadlock
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes of securing a clean sheet seemed to outweigh the ambition for a late winner. Genoa’s frustration grew as they managed only two shots on target despite their territorial advantage. Lecce’s defensive resilience was highlighted by their 4 blocked shots, a testament to their "bodies-on-the-line" approach in the penalty area. With an Upset factor of 0.0, the result aligned with the cautious nature of both squads in this early-season fixture. The final whistle brought a sense of relief for the visitors and a realization for Genoa that possession without penetration remains their primary hurdle. Both teams move forward with a point, maintaining their mid-table positions in a season that rewards such defensive solidity.
Key Questions
Who was the man of the match?
Wladimiro Falcone earned the highest rating (7.6) for his clean sheet and commanding goalkeeping performance.
How much possession did Genoa have?
Genoa dominated possession with 59%, but were unable to convert this into a winning goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Tactical Grit at the Luigi Ferraris
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This opening day fixture serves as a tactical litmus test for two sides likely to spend the season hovering just above the danger zone.
The Setup
As Serie A kicks off on August 23, 2025, Genoa and Lecce meet at the Luigi Ferraris in a match where caution is expected to outweigh ambition. With a Stakes rating of 1.0, the immediate pressure is low, but both managers know that early points are vital for long-term security. The Stars value of 2.1 reflects a lack of marquee names, placing the burden of performance on collective structure rather than individual brilliance. For the home side, the presence of M. Frendrup in midfield provides a solid foundation, while J. Vásquez and B. Norton-Cuffy will look to fortify the flanks. Lecce arrives with defensive reinforcements like Tiago Gabriel and the youthful energy of F. Camarda, aiming to improve on a Form profile that saw them struggle for consistency late last term.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the central transition zone. Without a specific individual mismatch highlighted, the focus shifts to the tactical Balance between Genoa's wing-back progression and Lecce’s compact defensive block. The ability of the home midfield to break the lines without overcommitting will define whether this becomes an open contest or a cagey stalemate.
Our Prediction
Expect a gritty affair with both teams prioritizing a clean sheet over risky offensive maneuvers. A 1-1 draw seems the most logical outcome, with a scrappy goal from a set-piece likely being the only way the deadlock is broken. Neither side currently possesses the clinical edge required to dominate an organized opponent.