Sassuolo vs Lecce Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

Serie A Betting Preview: Sassuolo vs Lecce

Sassuolo square off against survival hopefuls Lecce at Stadio Mapei, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 17 May.

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated when Sassuolo and Lecce clash. The Total Goals market selection gives us generous betting odds of -137.

Sassuolo have won their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 2-1 away to Torino at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. I Neroverdi had 51% possession and managed seven shots on target, while Kristian Thorstvedt registered the goal.

Lecce lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Juventus 1-0 at Stadio Via del Mare. The Apulia side had just 35% possession and didn’t record a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Stadio Via del Mare played host to the last encounter between Sassuolo and Lecce, with the former playing away. The clash ended in a 0-0 draw. Sassuolo have landed four victories, Lecce have one win and there’s been three draws in the past 8 H2H meetings.

Serie A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Lecce	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
17	Sassuolo	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Sassuolo have had 45.1% possession, 402.6 passes and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts, while being awarded 5.5 corners.

Kristian Thorstvedt, Armand Lauriente, Ismael Kone and Andrea Pinamonti are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Armand Lauriente is the top assists maker on 4.

Lecce have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 2.4 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 0.7 goals. I Salentini average 39.8% possession, 296.4 passes, 3.3 corners taken and 5.6 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 11.5 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Lameck Banda is the leading scorer along with five others, with 1 goals on the board each. Antonino Gallo has been chief assist maker on 3, with Wladimiro Falcone recording one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sassuolo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stefano Turati (GK), Woyo Coulibaly, Pedro Felipe, Tarik Muharemovic, Ulisses Garcia, Ismael Kone, Nemanja Matic, Kristian Thorstvedt, Domenico Berardi, M'Bala Nzola, Armand Lauriente.

Lecce confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Wladimiro Falcone (GK), Danilo Veiga, Jamil Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, Antonino Gallo, Ylber Ramadani, Oumar Ngom, Santiago Pierotti, Lassana Coulibaly, Lameck Banda, Walid Cheddira.

Sassuolo vs Lecce Prediction & Betting Tips

This Sassuolo vs Lecce betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

Don’t pass up the chance to back Under 2.5 Goals when it comes this Serie A showdown. The stats imply that the sides could fall short of this total and the price of -137 looks reasonable.

We study the Serie A form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Sassuolo vs Lecce league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Lecce games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Lecce games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 57.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

There’s a different betting option which means choosing Under 2.5 Goals in a Bet Builder with other selections. This will increase the price and provide you with a run for your money.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sassuolo 1 - 1 Lecce

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +500 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kristian Thorstvedt Over 1.5 Shots +120

Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo) has managed an average of 2.2 shots in his past five Serie A home games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of +120.

Latest Kristian Thorstvedt Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+900

Shots

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

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Armand Laurienté To Score +290

Armand Laurienté (Sassuolo) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +290. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Armand Laurienté Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+750

Shots

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -137

In four straight Lecce games, the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We expect the teams to fall short and this Total Corners bet can be backed at -137.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sassuolo

Total

9.60 4.10 5.50

Home

9.60 4.20 5.40

Away

9.20 4.20 5.00

Lecce

Total

8.90 3.30 5.60

Home

7.40 3.40 4.00

Away

10.60 3.60 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-103

Under 9.5

-139

Sassuolo Corners

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+106

Lecce Corners

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

+105

Most Corners

1

-152

X

+650

2

+155

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Sassuolo vs Lecce Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The 1x2 odds are available for this Serie A encounter and you can secure +160 that Sassuolo are victorious and +165 that Lecce get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +220.

For those wanting some insurance backing Sassuolo, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s +123 that they manage to beat Lecce on this market.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -133 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+220

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+108

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-303

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-122

2

-116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+123

2 Hcp +0.25

-154

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-100

Those interested in Francesco Camarda to find the net anytime are able to get +195. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +480.

Francesco Camarda (Lecce)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Andrea Pinamonti (Sassuolo)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

M'Bala Nzola (Sassuolo)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Lameck Banda (Lecce)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Riccardo Sottil (Lecce)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Walid Cheddira (Lecce)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Nikola Stulic (Lecce)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Armand Laurienté (Sassuolo)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Luca Moro (Sassuolo)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Konan Ignace Jocelyn N'dri (Lecce)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Santiago Pierotti (Lecce)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Omri Gandelman (Lecce)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Alieu Fadera (Sassuolo)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Lassana Coulibaly (Lecce)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Edoardo Iannoni (Sassuolo)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Ismael Kone (Sassuolo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Luca Lipani (Sassuolo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Darryl Bakola (Sassuolo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Sadik Fofana (Lecce)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Álex Sala (Lecce)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Thórir Helgason (Lecce)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Aster Vranckx (Sassuolo)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Francesco Camarda (Lecce)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

-

M'Bala Nzola (Sassuolo)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Lameck Banda (Lecce)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Riccardo Sottil (Lecce)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

-

Walid Cheddira (Lecce)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Andrea Pinamonti (Sassuolo)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Konan Ignace Jocelyn N'dri (Lecce)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Alieu Fadera (Sassuolo)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Omri Gandelman (Lecce)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Pierotti (Lecce)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Luca Moro (Sassuolo)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Armand Laurienté (Sassuolo)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Nikola Stulic (Lecce)

Over 1.5

-313

Under 1.5

-

Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo)

Over 1.5

-208

Under 1.5

-

Lassana Coulibaly (Lecce)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Edoardo Iannoni (Sassuolo)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Ismael Kone (Sassuolo)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Luca Lipani (Sassuolo)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Darryl Bakola (Sassuolo)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Sadik Fofana (Lecce)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Álex Sala (Lecce)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Thórir Helgason (Lecce)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Aster Vranckx (Sassuolo)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Serie A matches only
Sassuolo have clocked up three straight wins at Stadio Mapei. I Neroverdi have racked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Lecce have seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Lecce beat Sassuolo 3-0 when the teams last met at Stadio Mapei. Sassuolo have triumphed in two of the previous 3 H2H meetings at Stadio Mapei, while Lecce have won once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sassuolo Home Stats		6-1-3	2.60	1.30	1.30	6	4	4	6
Lecce Away Stats		2-1-7	1.80	0.60	1.20	3	7	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Sassuolo vs Lecce Lineups & Team News

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