Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Sassuolo vs Lecce in the Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Sassuolo vs Lecce |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:45 BST |
| Venue | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
Match Prediction: Sassuolo 1-0 Lecce
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 18 Oct 2025 |  Lecce vs  Sassuolo |
0 – 0 | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| Serie A | 21 Apr 2024 | Sassuolo vs Lecce |
0 – 3 | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
| Serie A | 06 Oct 2023 | Lecce vs Sassuolo |
1 – 1 | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| Serie A | 25 Feb 2023 | Lecce vs Sassuolo |
0 – 1 | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| Serie A | 20 Aug 2022 | Sassuolo vs Lecce |
1 – 0 | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
Sassuolo come into this with a better recent points return than Lecce, and their home win over AC Milan stands out in a five-game run that also includes two defeats, a draw and another win. Lecce have been harder to beat in stretches, but their last five league matches show only one win and two goalless or low-scoring draws, which points to a tight contest rather than an open one.
With no xG data available, the betting angle leans more on the recent results and the likely shapes. Sassuolo’s 4-3-3 gives them more natural attacking width, while Lecce’s 4-2-3-1 should keep them compact and looking to counter. Match Prediction: Sassuolo 1-0 Lecce
Form Guide & Team Overview
Sassuolo
Sassuolo’s recent league form has been mixed, but there are clear positives in the five-game sample. They have beaten AC Milan 2-0 at home and Como 2-1 at home, while also drawing 0-0 away to Fiorentina.
The two away defeats, 1-2 at Torino and 1-2 at Genoa, show they have not been fully reliable on the road. Even so, the home results suggest they have been more effective at MAPEI Stadium than away from it.
Sassuolo Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 8 May 2026 |  Torino vs Sassuolo |
2 – 1 | L | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| Serie A | 3 May 2026 | Sassuolo vs  AC Milan |
2 – 0 | W | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
| Serie A | 26 Apr 2026 |  Fiorentina vs Sassuolo |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| Serie A | 17 Apr 2026 | Sassuolo vs  Como |
2 – 1 | W | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
| Serie A | 12 Apr 2026 |  Genoa vs Sassuolo |
2 – 1 | L | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
Lecce
Lecce’s recent league form has been steady rather than strong, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five. The away win at Pisa and the 0-0 draw at Hellas Verona show they can stay competitive, but the home loss to Juventus and away defeat at Bologna underline the limits of their output.
Their recent matches have also been low scoring, with two clean sheets in the last five but only three goals scored across that run. That pattern suggests they are capable of keeping games tight, but they have not been producing enough in attack to turn draws into wins consistently.
Lecce Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 9 May 2026 | Lecce vs  Juventus |
0 – 1 | L | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| Serie A | 1 May 2026 |  Pisa vs Lecce |
1 – 2 | W | Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani |
| Serie A | 25 Apr 2026 |  Hellas Verona vs Lecce |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| Serie A | 20 Apr 2026 | Lecce vs Fiorentina |
1 – 1 | D | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| Serie A | 12 Apr 2026 |  Bologna vs Lecce |
2 – 0 | L | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Team News & Injury Report
Sassuolo
- Jay Idzes (Heel Problems)
Lecce
- Sadik Fofana (Inner Ligament Stretch Of The Knee)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Sassuolo (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Arijanet Murić (Goalkeeper), Josh Doig (Defender), Sebastian Walukiewicz (Defender), Tarik Muharemović (Defender), Woyo Coulibaly (Defender), Kristian Thorstvedt (Midfielder), Luca Lipani (Midfielder), Nemanja Matic (Midfielder), Andrea Pinamonti (Attacker), Armand Laurienté (Attacker), Cristian Volpato (Attacker)
Sassuolo’s 4-3-3 should give them a front three that can stretch Lecce’s back line and create space between the full-backs and centre-backs. Kristian Thorstvedt, Luca Lipani and Nemanja Matic can help control the middle and feed the attacking line early.
Lecce (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Wladimiro Falcone (Goalkeeper), Antonino Gallo (Defender), Danilo Veiga (Defender), Jamil Siebert (Defender), Tiago Gabriel (Defender), Lameck Banda (Midfielder), Lassana Coulibaly (Midfielder), Oumar Ngom (Midfielder), Santiago Pierotti (Midfielder), Ylber Ramadani (Midfielder), Walid Cheddira (Attacker)
Lecce’s 4-2-3-1 is set up to stay organised behind the ball and protect the central areas first. With Walid Cheddira up top and support from the three behind him, they will likely look for quick transitions rather than sustained pressure.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Sassuolo | Lecce | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Sassuolo | Lecce | Andrea Pinamonti against Antonino Gallo could be decisive if Sassuolo can get their striker into central scoring positions. |
| Sassuolo | Lecce | Kristian Thorstvedt against Lameck Banda is a key midfield-to-wide battle because it can shape who controls the tempo on Lecce’s left side. |
| Sassuolo | Lecce | Andrea Pinamonti is key for Sassuolo because he is the main attacking reference in a 4-3-3 that needs a reliable finishing outlet. |
| Sassuolo | Lecce | Walid Cheddira is key for Lecce because he is the central forward in a system that will need him to convert limited chances. |
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