Key Takeaways
- Pisa sit bottom of Serie A with just 18 points from 34 matches and face likely relegation.
- Lecce aim to move four points clear of the drop zone with a positive result at Arena Garibaldi.
- Both teams have several injury absentees, with Lecce confirming Wladimiro Falcone starts in goal.
Pisa welcome Lecce to the Arena Garibaldi on Friday evening. The match is vital for both clubs. They are fighting to avoid relegation from Serie A.
The game kicks off at 8:45 PM local time. This is 7:45 PM for viewers in the United Kingdom. Marco Guida will referee the clash.
Pisa currently sit at the bottom of the table. They have won only two of their 34 matches this season. Their return to the top flight has brought just 18 points.
The hosts are not mathematically relegated yet. However, this match could seal their fate. They trail safety by 11 points. A victory would close the gap to eight points. Yet they would still need Lecce and Cremonese to lose all remaining games.
Lecce occupy 17th place. A win would give them a four-point cushion above the relegation zone. Cremonese are set to face Lazio on Monday.
Both teams have injury problems. Pisa are missing Daniel Denoon, Marius Marin and Matteo Tramoni. Lecce cannot use Kialonda Gaspar, Medon Berisha, Sadik Fofana or Riccardo Sottill.
The visitors have announced their starting eleven. Wladimiro Falcone starts in goal. The defence includes Federico Veiga, Kasper Sjøbert, Tiago Gabriel and Antonino Gallo. Ylber Ramadani and Ngom play in midfield. The attacking trio are Pierotti, Coulibaly and Banda. Antonio Cheddira leads the attack.