Lecce vs. Parma: four point clash

Serie B relegation six-pointer goes down to the wire

It's a must-win match for both teams at Stadio Via del Mare as 18th-placed Lecce host 19th-placed Parma in Serie B on Tuesday, May 2. Both teams are level on 33 points with three games remaining, and the loser of this match will be in serious danger of being relegated to Serie C.

Lecce come into the match in poor form, having lost their last three matches. They were beaten 2-1 at home by Ternana on Friday, and they have now won just one of their last eight matches.

Parma, meanwhile, are in slightly better form, having won two of their last three matches. They beat Cosenza 1-0 at home on Friday, and they will be looking to make it three wins in a row against Lecce.

Key players

Lecce will be looking to their top scorer Massimo Coda to lead the line against Parma. The Italian striker has scored 15 goals in Serie B this season, and he will be hoping to add to his tally against a Parma defense that has conceded 46 goals in 35 matches.

Parma will be looking to their own top scorer Franco Vazquez to inspire them to victory. The Argentine midfielder has scored 10 goals in Serie B this season, and he will be hoping to add to his tally against a Lecce defense that has conceded 42 goals in 35 matches.

Prediction

This is a difficult match to call, as both teams are in poor form. However, Lecce have the home advantage, and they will be desperate to avoid relegation. Parma, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their recent good form and move out of the relegation zone.

I predict that Lecce will win the match 2-1.