The Serie A relegation battle comes down to the wire on the final matchday, with several teams fighting to avoid dropping to Serie B. Here`s an analysis of the possible scenarios for each team in contention:
Verona (34 points)
- Safe with at least a draw against Empoli
- Safe even with loss if Parma also lose and Lecce don`t win
- Playoff possible with loss if certain other results occur
Parma (33 points)
- Safe with a win
- Safe with draw or loss if Lecce and Empoli don`t win
- Playoff scenarios possible with draw
- Relegated with loss if Lecce or Empoli win
Lecce (31 points)
- Safe with a win due to head-to-head record
- Various scenarios for safety or playoff with draw
- Relegated with loss if certain other results occur
Empoli (31 points)
- Safe with win and certain other results
- Playoff possibilities with win or draw
- Relegated with loss if Lecce don`t lose or Venezia win
Venezia (29 points)
- Need win and help to have chance at survival
- Playoff scenarios possible with win and certain other results
- Relegated in most scenarios
The final matchday promises to be dramatic, with multiple teams battling to avoid relegation and potential playoffs if teams finish level on points. The Serie A relegation picture will go down to the wire.