Lecce, Apulia, Italy — On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Lecce go face Roma for a crucial Serie A match at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare. Kickoff be at 2:45 p.m. ET. Roma dey on top form, winning their last six league matches, while Lecce don suffer four consecutive losses.
Lecce, currently sitting 16th in the league, need plenty of points to avoid relegation. Coach Marco Giampaolo go lead dem without long-term absentee Filip Marchwinski. Giampaolo get near-full squad to select from, but dem get serious work to do against a Roma team wey no dey play around.
Roma, seventh in the standings, don get some bad news with star Paulo Dybala ruled out for the season after thigh surgery. Coach Claudio Ranieri still dey feel confident as dem don record impressive wins recently. Despite missing key players like Anass Salah-Eddine and Zeki Çelik, their form dey intact.
“We sabi say Lecce no go be easy ride; dem dey lose lately, so dem fit come back strongly. We go need to keep our heads clear and play our game,” Ranieri talk during a pre-match press conference.
The stadium for the match don see many battles, as Lecce dey celebrate their 117th anniversary of football. Dem go wear historical jerseys from legacy matches to honor their past. “This match mean plenty for us. We dey represent more than just three points; we dey represent our history,” the Lecce captain say.
Fans for the stadium go expect a battle, especially as Roma dey unbeaten in their last six away games. Lecce suppose rally their supporters to create a strong atmosphere. “Home advantage fit help us turn things around and get the needed points,” a Lecce player states.
In last matches, Roma don beat Lecce easily, including a 4-1 victory earlier this season. Lecce need sharp attack with Nikola Krstovic leading the front line if dem wan change their fortune. “We fit score, but we have to defend well too,” Giampaolo add.
Both teams don meet 39 times in history, with Roma winning 26 times. Statistically, Lecce get the worst scoring record this season in Serie A, making the challenge even tougher. “We know we need to step up — no more excuses. We must fight till the end,” Krstovic urge his teammates ahead of the game.
The match will be available live for fans, with streaming options on Paramount+, CBS, and Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. Fans abroad fit need a VPN to access their usual services. “No matter where you dey, make sure you fit watch this crucial encounter,” a sports analyst say.
