Lecce vs Genoa prediction 05.01.2025 | Serie A

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: Sunday, 5th January 2025
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CET
• Venue: Stadio Via del Mare (Lecce)

Since returning to Serie A, Lecce have always been one of the biggest candidates for relegation. They survived the last two years, but this year, are in danger again, as the team from Stadio Via del Mare is only two points above the drop zone. Lecce didn't close 2024 in the best way, as they won only one of the last five matches. In the previous game, they lost 2-0 on the road against Como. The home side created much better chances as they finished the match with an xG of 1.92, while the guests had only 0.44, so Lecce surely couldn't expect much. 

Genoa, like Lecce, has the primary goal of staying as far as possible from the relegation battle. Genoa had some good moments in the current season, so they are five points ahead of the drop zone. Patrick Vieira's team are playing well as they lost only one of the last eight matches. In the previous game, they won 2-1 on the road against Empoli. In the tight-contested tie, the guests' better efficiency was enough for all three points. 

Lecce vs Genoa pick: Under 2.5 goals

Lecce scored only eight goals in the last 14 matches. On the other hand, Genoa scored only seven goals in the previous nine games. We shouldn't expect too many goals on Saturday afternoon at Stadio Via del Mare.