Sassuolo vs Lecce: Serie A Match Preview
Match Context
The Serie A clash at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia kicks off on 17 May 2026. Sassuolo enter round 37 in 11th place on 49 points (goal difference -2), while Lecce sit 17th with 32 points and a -24 goal difference.
Sassuolo Availability
Sassuolo face several concerns.
- D. Boloca (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- F. Cande (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Pieragnolo (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Idzes (Foot Injury) is doubtful.
- S. Turati (Illness) is doubtful.
Top scorers A. Pinamonti and D. Berardi, each on 8 league goals, are available and expected to lead the attack, while key creator A. Laurienté (6 goals, 9 assists) is also available.
Lecce Availability
Lecce’s list is entirely fitness-related, with no suspensions reported.
- M. Berisha (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
- S. Fofana (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- K. Gaspar (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- R. Sottil (Back Injury) is doubtful.
- D. Veiga (Groin Injury) is doubtful.
Impact Summary
Sassuolo’s absences are concentrated in defense and midfield, preserving their main attacking output from Pinamonti, Berardi and Laurienté. Lecce’s doubts affect both their back line and creative zones, potentially limiting their already modest attacking return of 24 league goals.
