Sassuolo vs Lecce
Match recap
Lecce beat Sassuolo 3–2 in their Serie A fixture. Laurienté and Pinamonti scored for Sassuolo; Cheddira, Cheddira, and Štulić replied for Lecce. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 2.06 for Sassuolo versus 0.87 for Lecce. Sassuolo sit 11th in the Serie A table while Lecce are 17th.
Analysis
As the Serie A season nears its climax, Sassuolo host Lecce in a match where home advantage and recent form suggest a tight but decisive win for the hosts.
Sassuolo sit comfortably mid-table in 11th with 49 points, while Lecce struggle near the relegation zone in 17th with 32 points. Historically, Sassuolo have dominated this fixture, winning half of their eight meetings, with an average of 2.4 goals per game between them.
Sassuolo's attacking edge is clear, averaging 1.2 goals per game compared to Lecce's 0.7. Key man A. Laurienté leads the charge with 6 goals and 9 assists this season, showing strong home form. Lecce's attack is weakened by the absence of top scorer L. Banda due to suspension, and their defensive frailties are exposed by Sassuolo's superior goal difference (+22). The predicted 1-0 halftime and fulltime scorelines reflect a tight contest with Sassuolo edging it.
Prediction
Expect Sassuolo to clinch a narrow 1-0 victory, likely sealed in the first half. The match should see around four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter. Sassuolo's home advantage and key players' form give them the edge over a struggling Lecce side.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Berardi's Injury Status Critical
Berardi's questionable injury status may limit Sassuolo's attacking threat, reducing scoring options.
Laurienté's Dual Threat Role
Laurienté leads Sassuolo in goals and assists, providing a key tactical advantage in attack and creativity.
Sassuolo's Superior Offensive Metrics
Sassuolo averages 1.2 goals per game vs Lecce's 0.7, indicating a statistical edge in scoring potential.
Sassuolo's Positive Home Scoring Streak
Sassuolo has scored in 4 of last 5 home games, showing good form momentum for this fixture.
Lecce's Key Players Missing
Lecce faces multiple absences including top scorer Banda, weakening their offensive and defensive capabilities.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Sassuolo's consistent home performances and tactical strengths should see them secure all three points against Lecce. While the margin may be slim, the confidence in a home win is high, making this a match to watch for fans of tight, tactical football.
- Sassuolo have won 4 of 8 meetings against Lecce, with 3 draws and 1 Lecce win.
- Head-to-head matches average 2.4 goals, with Sassuolo scoring 11 and Lecce 8.
- Sassuolo are 11th in the league with 49 points; Lecce are 17th with 32 points.
- Sassuolo have a superior goal difference of +22 compared to Lecce's negative tally.
- Laurienté leads Sassuolo with 6 goals and 9 assists this season.
- Lecce's top scorer Banda is suspended, weakening their attack.
- Sassuolo have scored in 4 of their last 5 home games, showing good form.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Sassuolo
Away — Lecce
No standout top scorers flagged for Lecce
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Cheddira
Laurienté
Assist: Pedro Felipe
Cheddira
Assist: Banda
Ramadani
Yellow Card
Banda
M'Bala Nzola
Matić
Koné
Berardi
Muharemović
Yellow Card
Pierotti
Cheddira
Danilo Veiga
Yellow Card
Pinamonti
Assist: Garcia
Tiago Gabriel
Yellow Card
Ramadani
Danilo Veiga
Laurienté
Gallo
Yellow Card
Štulić
Assist: Gandelman
Match Statistics
Sassuolo
4-3-3Starting XI
- 8M'Bala NzolaF
- 10D. BerardiF
- 13S. TuratiG
- 18N. MatićM
- 23U. GarciaD
- 25W. CoulibalyD
- 42K. ThorstvedtM
- 45A. LaurientéF
- 66Pedro FelipeD
- 80T. MuharemovićD
- 90I. KonéM
Substitutes
- 3J. DoigD
- 7C. VolpatoM
- 12G. SatalinoG
- 16G. ZacchiG
- 20A. FaderaF
- 24L. MoroF
- 31T. MacchioniD
- 33C. FrangellaM
- 35L. LipaniM
- 44E. IannoniM
- 49A. MurićG
- 50D. BakolaM
- 99A. PinamontiF
Lecce
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5J. SiebertD
- 17Danilo VeigaD
- 19L. BandaM
- 20Y. RamadaniM
- 25A. GalloD
- 29L. CoulibalyM
- 30W. FalconeG
- 44Tiago GabrielD
- 50S. PierottiM
- 79O. NgomM
- 99W. CheddiraF
Substitutes
- 1C. FrüchtlG
- 3C. NdabaD
- 4Kialonda GasparD
- 6Álex SalaM
- 8S. FofanaM
- 9N. ŠtulićF
- 11K. N’DriF
- 13M. PérezD
- 14Þ. HelgasonM
- 16O. GandelmanM
- 18G. JeanD
- 22F. CamardaF
- 28Olaf GorterM
- 32J. SamoojaG
- 36F. MarchwińskiM
Sassuolo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armand Laurienté | F | 88 | 9.2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2/4 |
| Ismael Koné | M | 72 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4/5 |
| Domenico Berardi(C) | F | 72 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Pedro Felipe | D | 46 | 6.6 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Nemanja Matić | M | 63 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Kristian Thorstvedt | M | 46 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Stefano Turati | G | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tarik Muharemović | D | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Woyo Coulibaly | D | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Ulisses Garcia | D | 46 | 6.2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — |
| M'bala Nzola | F | 63 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Arijanet Murić | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giacomo Satalino | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luca Moro | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josh Doig | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alieu Fadera | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edoardo Iannoni | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gioele Zacchi | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tommaso Macchioni | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrea Pinamonti | F | 34 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Darryl Bakola | M | 25 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Luca Lipani | M | 34 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Christian Frangella | M | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cristian Volpato | M | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Lecce
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walid Cheddira | F | 80 | 9.2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2/3 |
| Wladimiro Falcone(C) | G | 46 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Danilo Veiga | D | 85 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/4 |
| Lameck Banda | M | 63 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2/6 |
| Santiago Pierotti | M | 79 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Ylber Ramadani | M | 85 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Lassana Coulibaly | M | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Tiago Gabriel | D | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Antonino Gallo | D | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Oumar Ngom | M | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamil Siebert | D | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Christian Früchtl | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Corrie Ndaba | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Þórir Jóhann Helgason | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Filip Marchwiński | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jasper Samooja | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Sala | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sadik Fofana | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kialonda Gaspar | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Olaf Gorter | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matías Pérez | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nikola Štulić | F | 12 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Omri Gandelman | M | 18 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Francesco Camarda | F | 17 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gaby Jean | D | 34 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N'Dri Konan | F | 12 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |