Match Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A – Matchweek 1 (2025/26) |
| Date | 23 August 2025 – 16:30 CEST |
| Venue | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, Genoa |
| Match Context | Opening fixture between a strong home side and an away team seeking early points. |
Match Review & Analysis
Genoa (Home)
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Under Patrick Vieira, Genoa have shown steady improvement, earning 22 points from 16 matches since he took over (Sports Mole).
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They boast one of the best defensive records at home in Serie A, conceding as few goals as Napoli last season (Sports Mole).
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Genoa are unbeaten in their last 8 home league matches against Lecce, winning 6 of them (Khel Now).
Lecce (Away)
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Lecce enter the season with concerns after failing to win any of their last three league matches (Sports Mole).
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Their form has been inconsistent, and they may struggle against Genoa’s home strength.
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To avoid early-season relegation pressure, they’ll need a disciplined defensive display and efficient counter-attacking.
Key Stats
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Win Probability: Genoa ~50%, Draw ~30%, Lecce ~20% (Scouting Stats).
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Likely a low-scoring match; predicted scorelines such as 1–0 Genoa are common in analytical models (Khel Now).
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Andrea Pinamonti is highlighted as a likely goalscoring threat for Genoa (Khel Now).
Head-to-Head History
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Across all competitions, Genoa and Lecce have met around 21–22 times: Genoa have won 10–11, Lecce 5, with 6 draws (Soccerway).
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At Luigi Ferraris, Genoa have claimed 9–10 wins with only one home defeat to Lecce (Soccerway).
Summary
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Genoa start their Serie A campaign in a strong position, with defensive solidity and home advantage under Vieira.
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Lecce face an uphill battle and will need a resilient performance to get anything from this game.
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Most models suggest a narrow home win, with 1–0 or 2–1 the most likely outcomes.
Sources:
Lega Serie A – Official fixture detailsSports Mole – Team form & preview
Khel Now – Predictions & stats
Soccerway – Head-to-head records
Scouting Stats – Probabilities & data