As the 2024/25 Serie A season nears its thrilling conclusion, the tension is not limited to the title race alone. While football fans are glued to the fierce fight between Napoli and Inter Milan for the Scudetto, the drama at the other end of the table is equally heart-stopping. With just one matchday left, five clubs are locked in a desperate battle to avoid the dreaded drop to Serie B.
Monza has already been relegated, leaving two more places in the relegation zone to be decided on the final weekend. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Verona, Parma, Lecce, Empoli, and Venezia, all of whom are walking a tightrope. A single point—or even a single goal—could be the difference between survival and heartbreak.
Current Standings: Five Clubs, One Nightmare
Matchday 37 only intensified the drama. No team in the bottom five was able to secure complete safety, and none were mathematically doomed. Here’s how things stand going into the final weekend:
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Verona (15th) – 34 points
A 1-1 draw at home against Como leaves them barely ahead of the danger zone. -
Parma (16th) – 33 points
Secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw with title contenders Napoli—valuable, but not enough to breathe easy. -
Lecce (17th) – 31 points
Their vital 1-0 win over Torino puts them level on points with Empoli and temporarily out of the bottom three. -
Empoli (18th) – 31 points
Earned a solid 3-1 win against already relegated Monza, but remain in the drop zone on goal difference. -
Venezia (19th) – 29 points
Suffered a demoralizing 0-3 defeat to Cagliari, but are still within reach of survival if they can pull off a miracle.
With only three points separating 15th and 19th, every pass, every save, and every goal in the final round could make history.
Final Matchday Fixtures: Do-or-Die for Survival
The season’s closing weekend promises to be one of the most dramatic in recent Serie A memory. Here’s what’s at stake for each team:
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Venezia vs Juventus
Arguably the most difficult task of all. Facing a Juventus side pushing for a top-four finish, Venezia must defy the odds. Jay Idzes and his squad must put in the performance of their lives if they want to stay up. -
Empoli vs Verona
A true relegation six-pointer. With both teams in the danger zone, this match is expected to be a tense, high-stakes battle. A loss for either could spell disaster. -
Lazio vs Lecce
Lazio still have a mathematical chance to qualify for the Champions League and won’t go easy. Lecce will need laser focus and disciplined defending to pull off an upset on the road. -
Atalanta vs Parma
Although Atalanta have already secured their place in the Champions League, they remain a formidable side. Parma must find a way to overcome this tough away fixture to ensure safety.
Relegation Drama: Every Minute Matters
What makes this final weekend so gripping is the razor-thin margin between survival and relegation. Just one goal could tip the balance. With five teams separated by just a few points, expect live standings to fluctuate wildly as goals go in across Italy.
There’s no room for error. Home advantage may mean little when nerves are frayed. Every referee decision, every VAR check, and every missed chance could become a headline.
For these clubs, this isn’t just another game—it’s a battle for identity, for pride, and for a place in Italy’s top flight. Players will be under immense pressure, coaches will make gut-wrenching decisions, and fans will experience every emotion in the football spectrum.
Who Will Survive? Who Will Fall?
The spotlight may be on who lifts the Serie A trophy, but the real heartache and ecstasy may come from the bottom of the table. Two teams will join Monza in Serie B, but which ones?
Only one thing is certain: Matchday 38 will be unforgettable.
Stay tuned, because the final whistle could be the start of a whole new story for those who survive—and for those who don’t.
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