Sassuolo vs Lecce Match Preview: Serie A Showdown

Match Context

Sassuolo host Lecce at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia on 17 May 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 37. Sassuolo sit 11th on 49 points (goal difference -2), while Lecce are 17th with 32 points (goal difference -24).

Sassuolo Availability

Sassuolo have 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.

Key attackers A. Pinamonti and D. Berardi, joint top scorers with 8 league goals each, are not listed among the absentees and are therefore expected to be available, which preserves Sassuolo’s main goal threat.

Lecce Availability

Lecce’s list is entirely fitness-related but currently limited to doubts rather than confirmed absences:

• 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, potentially disrupting buildup and protection in front of goal, but their primary attacking output remains intact through Pinamonti, Berardi and creator A. Laurienté (6 goals, 9 assists). Lecce’s doubts are spread across defense and midfield, threatening their solidity and transitions in a match where they already trail Sassuolo 44 to 24 in total league goals.