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Sassuolo vs Lecce

Serie AFull time · 17 May 2026
Sassuolo

Sassuolo

Lost · xG 2.27LLLWDLast 5

Lecce

Won · xG 0.81WWLWDLast 5
Lecce
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Lecce · last goal · 90'
63
37
Sassuolo · 2.27 xG0.81 xG · Lecce
Match StoryFull breakdown

Sassuolo 2–3 Lecce

Lecce produced a result that felt bigger than the scoreline when they came from behind to beat Sassuolo 2-3 at the Mapei Stadium, a result with real survival implications for both sides heading into the final matchday of the Serie A season.

Key Takeaways
Result

Lecce claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Lecce end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionSerie A
First Goal
Walid Cheddira
14'
Walid Cheddira2 goals in match
Match Report
Lecce Stun Sassuolo 3-2 in Relegation Six-Pointer That Keeps the Salentini Fighting
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Lecce Stun Sassuolo 3-2 in Relegation Six-Pointer That Keeps the Salentini Fighting

Lecce produced a result that felt bigger than the scoreline when they came from behind to beat Sassuolo 2-3 at the Mapei Stadium, a result with real survival implications for both sides heading into the final matchday of the Serie A season.

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Key Events
  1. 14'
    Right foot shot
  2. 20'
    assist: Pedro Felipe
  3. 25'
    assist: Lameck Banda
  4. 28'
  5. 54'
  6. 63'
    off: Nemanja Matic
  7. 63'
    off: Lameck Banda
  8. 63'
  9. 72'
    off: Ismaël Koné
  10. 72'
    off: Domenico Berardi
  11. 77'
  12. 79'
  13. 80'
    off: Walid Cheddira
  14. 81'
    Foul
  15. 82'
    assist: Ulisses Garcia
  16. 85'
    off: Danilo Veiga
  17. 85'
    off: Ylber Ramadani
  18. 85'
  19. 88'
    off: Armand Laurienté
  20. 90+1'
  21. 90+6'
    assist: Omri Gandelman
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Sassuolo 2.27 xGLecce 0.81 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Serie A standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Sassuolo vs Lecce?

The match finished 2-3 to Lecce.

Who won Sassuolo vs Lecce?

Lecce won the match 3-2.

When did Sassuolo vs Lecce take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Lecce won 3-2 at Sassuolo in a Serie A match that defied our model's expectation. Our AI engine favored a Sassuolo victory at 50% probability, a pick that missed as the visitors secured three points at the MAPEI Stadium. Both teams found the net, extending Sassuolo's pattern of both-sides-scoring outcomes in recent fixtures. The result left Sassuolo winless across their last five matches while Lecce moved into positive territory over the same stretch. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The win lifted Lecce from 17th to 16th, moving them 2 points clear of the drop zone. Sassuolo remained 11th but saw their inconsistency deepen; they have won only 1 of their last 5 outings. Lecce's ability to win on the road suggested improved resilience despite their league position. The result marked a significant momentum shift for the visitors in their battle against relegation.

Sassuolo v Lecce · Serie A · 17/05/2026, 19:45:00