Genoa vs Lecce Prediction
🔊 Will the match between Genoa and Lecce, scheduled for Friday, deliver unforgettable football? Recently, both teams have been facing issues in building their gameplay, which has negatively impacted their results. While the "griffins" have been unable to win for 3 consecutive matches, the winless streak of the "salentians" has already reached 5 games. The upcoming encounter presents a unique opportunity for both teams to improve their situation. In this context, we will attempt to analyze all the details to provide you with an accurate prediction for the match that will take place at "Luigi Ferraris".
Head-to-Head
In head-to-head matchups, Genoa holds a slight advantage in results. Over a span of 21 matches, the "griffin" emerged stronger than their opponent in 10 cases, while Lecce secured 5 victories. However, in the first-round game, the "Salentians" managed to offer worthy resistance to Lecce, in some aspects even looked better than their opponent, and brought the match to a draw (0-0).
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Genoa Team Overview
In the first two months after Patrick Vieira was appointed as the head coach, the "griffin" shone. Genoa was earning points in almost every game and was competing on equal terms with higher-class opponents. However, recently, the team's results have noticeably worsened. In a stretch of 6 matches, the team from Genoa won only once, making many slip-ups against clubs from the bottom of the standings. After a home draw with Empoli (1-1), Genoa failed to achieve success in the clash with Cagliari (1-1), often playing catch-up. Nonetheless, Patrick Vieira's squad continues to hold onto the 12th place, maintaining a comfortable gap from the relegation zone. Regarding the upcoming match, the participation of 7 players is in question, including Maxwel Cornet, who has significantly improved the "griffin's" attack with his transfer (2+1 in 6 matches).
Match Results: Genoa
Lecce Team Overview
Lecce, in turn, continues to slide down the league table. The team has managed to earn only 2 points in the last 5 matches, which has placed them in 16th position. In the game against Milan, which took place last weekend, the "Salentians" were very close to securing a victory (2-3). Lecce was leading by 2 goals until the 70th minute but managed to completely collapse in the last 20 minutes, failing to hold even a draw. Regarding the upcoming clash, only Joan Gonzalez and Filip Marchwinski, who have long been in the infirmary, will miss the game.
Match Results: Lecce
⚽️ Prediction on Goals
Lecce is the worst team in Serie A in terms of attacking play. Since the start of the championship, the "Salentians" have managed to hit the opponents' net only 20 times. In recent matches, the numbers are even worse - in 4 out of 5 games, Marco Giampaolo's team had to leave the field without scoring a goal. Genoa, on the other hand, is quite confident on their half of the field, especially in those encounters that take place at their stadium. In this situation, we recommend considering the option of betting on both teams to score (no).
🚩 Prediction on Corners
Genoa and Lecce do not have the highest numbers in terms of corners earned. Due to their style of play, the teams rarely threaten the opponents' goal, which affects many statistical parameters related to attack. For instance, the "Salentians" approach the corner flag an average of 4.1 times per match and rank 17th in the Italian championship. The "Griffon" is not far ahead, executing corner kicks an average of 4.3 times. In this situation, we recommend considering the option of total corners under 9.5.
Editorial Prediction
Bookmakers consider Genoa a slight favorite in the upcoming matchup. Overall, we agree with their opinion, but betting on the victory of a team that has won only once since the beginning of February is not the best idea. A reliable alternative bet seems to be total goals under 2.5. Scoring goals is not the main component of the game for either Genoa or Lecce. As we've noted, the "Salentians" are the worst team in the Italian championship in terms of goals, raising many questions about their attacking play. Patrick Vieira's team promotes ultra-defensive football - they don't score and don't let others score either. In their last 5 matches, no more than 2 goals have been scored in total. We wouldn't be surprised if the upcoming match ends, for example, with a score of 1-0 in favor of the hosts.
Betting Tips: Genoa - Lecce
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