As Serie A action continues, Genoa will host Lecce on Sunday the 28th of January at 11:30, promising a thrilling encounter between two interesting sides.

Factbox:

Who: Genoa vs Lecce
What: Serie A
Where: Luigi Ferraris Stadium
When: Sunday the 28th of January at 11:30

League Standings at a Glance

Genoa currently sits at the 11th position in Serie A with a record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. With 25 points and a goal difference of -3, they will be looking to climb the league table. On the other side, Lecce, standing at 14th, has 21 points from 4 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal difference of -9.

Overview of Current Form

Genoa comes into this match with a solid form, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last 5 matches. Their last outing was a victorious 2-1 result against Salernitana. Lecce, however, has struggled in recent times, failing to register a win in their last 5 games, drawing once and losing 4 times. Their last game ended in a 0-3 defeat to Juventus.

Home and Away Form

Genoa’s recent home form is promising, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last 5 games, including a draw against Salernitana in their last home game. Lecce, on the other hand, has found it difficult to pick points on the road, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 5 away fixtures. Their last away match was a disappointing 0-3 loss against Juventus.

Head to Head Record

In the last 5 encounters between these two sides, Lecce has the upper hand with a solitary win, while the other 4 games ended in draws. The last meeting between these two teams saw Lecce winning 1-0.

Injuries, Suspensions and Bans

Genoa

Caleb Ekuban (Muscle injury), Morten Thorsby (Muscle injury)

Lecce

Kastriot Dermaku (Knee injury), Nicola Sansone (Calf Injury), Hamza Rafia (Suspension), Ahmed Touba (Suspension), Lameck Banda (Suspension)

Expected Lineups

Genoa – 4-4-2:

Josep Martínez, Johan Vásquez, Mattia Bani, Radu Drăgușin, Stefano Sabelli, Kevin Strootman, Milan Badelj, Morten Frendrup, Ruslan Malinovskiy, Albert Gudmundsson, Mateo Retegui

Lecce – 4-4-2:

Wladimiro Falcone, Antonino Gallo, Federico Baschirotto, Marin Pongracic, Valentin Gendrey, Joan Gonzàlez, Mohamed Kaba, Pontus Almqvist, Ylber Ramadani, Gabriel Strefezza, Nikola Krstović

With both teams looking to change their fortunes in the league, this match promises to be an intriguing clash. The outcome of the game could have significant implications on their respective positions in the table. As the countdown begins, fans and neutrals alike eagerly wait for the whistle to blow.