Sassuolo vs Lecce Preview: Serie A Clash on May 17, 2026

The Serie A clash between Sassuolo and Lecce is scheduled for 17 May 2026 at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. Sassuolo come into this Regular Season - 37 fixture sitting 11th on 49 points, with a goal difference of -2. Lecce arrive in 17th place on 32 points, carrying a -24 goal difference and still looking over their shoulder near the bottom.

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. There are no suspensions listed for the hosts.

Lecce Availability

Lecce’s issues are mainly fitness-related. 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. No bans through yellow cards or red cards are reported.

Impact Summary

Neither side is missing a leading scorer or creator from the league’s top charts. Sassuolo still have their main attacking trio available, including A. Pinamonti and D. Berardi (8 goals each) plus A. Laurienté (6 goals, 9 assists), preserving the bulk of their attacking output. Lecce’s doubts are concentrated in defense and midfield, potentially disrupting their structure rather than removing a primary goal source.