Genoa vs Lecce Prediction and Tips - 28 January 2024

Genoa will host Lecce at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on January 28th in an important clash near the bottom of the Serie A table. These two teams find themselves in the relegation battle and looking for wins as they aim to pull away from the drop zone.

Team Analysis

Genoa have struggled for results in recent weeks and currently occupy 18th place. Felipe Caicedo has been missed due to injury but should return soon. Lecce sit 17th and have lacked a clinical edge in the final third. Gabriel Strefezza remains their top scorer with five goals so far.

Prediction

After feeding last season's league data into our statistical model, it calculates Genoa have a 43% chance of victory against a 32% probability for Lecce. Our simulations tip the hosts to edge what is expected to be a close contest between two sides searching for points.

Expected Lineups

Genoa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Hefti, Bani, Dragusin, Pajac; Badelj, Frendrup; Amiri, Portanova, Gudmundsson; Coda

Lecce (4-3-3): Bleve; Gendrey, Baschirotto, Umtiti, Pezzella; Blin, Hjulmand, Helgason; Strefezza, Ceesay, Di Francesco

Conclusion

This promises to be an entertaining clash with important points at stake. Remember to enjoy the game safely and make sure to check soccerinsider.net for the latest scores and updates throughout the match. Forza Genoa!