Lecce vs Genoa prediction 22.09.2023

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: Friday, 22nd September 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UTC +1 / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Stadio Via del Mare (Lecce)

Lecce doesn't have too many years in Serie A. After a solid last season, they hope for another without too much stress about relegation. Lecce have a dreamful opening of the season with eight points from the first four league rounds. For comparison, last year, Lecce won 36 points in 38 matches, so eight from the first four is a terrific result. Last weekend, they played 1-1 on the road against Monza. The home side had 61% ball possession and 21 shots more on the goal, but Roberto D'Aversa's team still took one point home. 

Genoa last season played in the second level of Italian football, so after returning to Serie A, their primary goal is to avoid a relegation dogfight. Genoa opened the season with four points. In the previous game, they played 2-2 at home against Napoli. That game was surprisingly even. Actually, Napoli had a ball in possession (66%), but in most of the match were without too much creativity and potential. Genoa used their situations much better, so eventually, the home side was even closer to a win as Alberto Gilardino's team had the lead until the 84th minute. Still, a draw against the Italian champions will give Genoa a lot of confidence for the rest of the season and the upcoming tie versus Lecce.

Lecce vs Genoa pick: Both teams to score - yes

Lecce's attack works much better this season. Last year, they scored 33 goals in 38 league rounds. That is fewer than one goal per game. This season, Lecce so far scored seven goals in four matches. On the other hand, Genoa scored at least one goal in three of the previous four games. Both teams to score - yes seems to be the right bet for this tie.