Lecce Faces Napoli in Crucial Serie A Showdown

LECCE, Italy — Lecce will take on Napoli in a high-stakes Serie A match on Saturday, May 3, at 6 p.m. local time at the Via del Mare stadium. The outcome is vital for Lecce’s hopes of avoiding relegation and for Napoli’s quest to secure the league title.

Lecce comes into the match after a hard-fought draw against Atalanta, and the team is focused on achieving another positive result to steer clear of the relegation zone. Coach Marco Giampaolo emphasized the challenge of facing Napoli, who currently leads the league and is keen to maintain their position at the top.

The home team will start with goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone. The defense will feature players Guilbert, Gaspar, Baschirotto, and Gallo. Midfielders Coulibaly and Pierret are tasked with controlling the tempo of the game, while Krstovic returns to the attack after serving a suspension. Flanking Krstovic will be Pierotti and Karlsson.

On the other hand, Napoli is dealing with several injuries and will rely on goalkeeper Alex Meret. The defensive line will include Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, and Olivera, with Spinazzola covering the left flank. Midfield duties will be handled by Anguissa and Lobotka, with Politano and McTominay providing width. At the front, Raspadori teams up with Lukaku.

This match carries added significance as it marks Antonio Conte‘s return to Lecce, his hometown, where he hopes to secure three crucial points for his side. Both teams have plenty at stake — Lecce is fighting to avoid relegation while Napoli must fend off challenges from rival teams at the top.

The match will be exclusively available on DAZN starting from 5:30 p.m. local time. Fans can also catch it through Sky channels designated for DAZN subscribers.