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 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.

Key attackers remain available: A. Pinamonti (8 goals, 3 assists) and D. Berardi (8 goals, 4 assists) both feature among the league’s top scorers for Sassuolo, while A. Laurienté (6 goals, 9 assists) leads the assist charts for the club.

Lecce Availability

Lecce’s list is entirely fitness-related but without 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 main attacking output is intact, with Pinamonti, Berardi and Laurienté all available to carry a significant share of the goals and assists. Lecce’s doubts are concentrated in defense and midfield, potentially disrupting their structure rather than removing a primary goalscorer, which could tilt the attacking balance toward the home side.