Lecce vs Torino

Lecce Face Must-Win Clash Against Torino in Crucial Relegation Battle

Lecce will play their final home game of the season at the Stadio Via del Mare on Sunday night, taking on Torino in a must-win Serie A showdown.

Marco Giampaolo’s side are deep in relegation trouble, slipping into the bottom three last weekend with just two matchdays remaining. Despite extending their 13-game unbeaten run—the longest in Serie A—their recent 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona only earned them a single point.

Their struggles were compounded by Venezia’s shock win over Fiorentina, pushing Lecce into the drop zone. They now sit level on points with Empoli, just one point from safety. While their fate isn’t entirely in their hands, survival is still possible—especially with a favorable fixture against a Torino side with nothing left to play for.

However, a defeat could seal Lecce’s relegation if Venezia beats Cagliari. That’s a worrying prospect for the home fans, given that Lecce have managed just three points from their last 10 home games.

Giampaolo’s men do hold the head-to-head advantage over both Venezia and Empoli, which could prove crucial. Yet, their final-day trip to Lazio looms large, while Venezia face Juventus and Empoli have winnable games against Monza and Cagliari.

To survive, Lecce must snap their winless streak—something they’ve struggled with all season. Only once in their top-flight history have they endured a longer drought (16 games in 1997-98).

Torino, meanwhile, sit comfortably in mid-table with nothing at stake. Yet, they’ve been a tough opponent for Lecce, holding them to a 0-0 draw earlier this season. The Salentini have failed to score in their last five meetings—and have never gone six without a goal against a single rival.

Torino’s 2-0 loss to Inter last weekend confirmed a bottom-half finish, ending their 10-game unbeaten home run. They’ve only won once in their last seven matches, but they’ve been strong against lower-table sides, losing just once in 17 such games while keeping nine clean sheets.

For Lecce, the equation is simple: win or risk the drop. But with Torino’s solid record against struggling teams, survival is far from guaranteed.