LIVESTREAM Italy PPV: Albisola Pirates @ Torino Giaguari, May 18, 14:30 CET (2:30 pm, 8:30 am ET)
The Torino Giaguari (4-4) host the Albisola Pirates (1-7) at Totta di Borgaretto on Sunday, May 18, with a playoff berth on the line for the home team and pride at stake for the relegated visitors.
Playoff stakes for Giaguari
A win secures Torino’s third-place finish in Group B and their postseason ticket. Fresh off a bye week and buoyed by Ferrara Aquile’s recent loss to the Firenze Guelfi, the Giaguari are heavy favorites. Their balanced offense and disciplined defense aim to dominate early against a Pirates squad decimated by injuries.
Pirates’ injury crisis
Albisola’s debut IFL season unraveled due to a historic rash of injuries, including three lost quarterbacks: American import Lawrence Dalla Betta (shoulder), Federico Burato (broken fingers), and Jordy Baidal (concussion). A delayed roster build (finalized in November) and lack of top-flight experience exacerbated struggles. Key absences like Christopher Amparo, Braydys, and Andrea Regazzoni further thin their depth.
Watch live PPV. Albisola Pirates @ Torino Giaguari, May 18, 14:30 CET (2:30 pm, 8:30 am ET)
First-leg resilience
In their Week 4 meeting, the Pirates nearly overcame a slow start, delivering their best performance of 2025 in a narrow 38-29 loss. Despite their 1-7 record, head coach Giuso Delalba emphasized grit: “We’ll go to Torino ready to win and show the tenacity that defines us.”
Final chapter for Albisola
Sunday marks the Pirates’ last away game before hosting Ferrara in their season finale. With playoff hopes dashed, Albisola seeks to disrupt Torino’s momentum and build confidence for 2026.
For the Giaguari, this clash is a formality they aim to dispatch ruthlessly. For the Pirates, it’s a chance to validate their fight. Expect Torino’s playoff urgency to clash with Albisola’s desperation in a game that encapsulates IFL’s competitive divide.
Watch live PPV. Albisola Pirates @ Torino Giaguari, May 18, 14:30 CET (2:30 pm, 8:30 am ET)
