Arezzo vs Sudtirol - Serie B

A fascinating Serie B chapter awaits on September 20, 2026 when Arezzo take on Sudtirol at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

The standings paint a clear picture: Arezzo in 11th, Sudtirol in 3rd, and both keen to climb. It has been a solid if unspectacular run for the hosts — W across their last five with a win rate of 50% — and they will want to push on from here. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, D over their last five with a campaign win rate of 50%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Elsewhere, there was a useful win for Atletico Madrid to end Sevilla's unlikely winning run.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Arezzo and Sudtirol have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman C. Shpendi — 5 goals this term — will be one to watch. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. He also played predominantly as a right winger or shadow striker for Juve.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Sudtirol look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. Whatever the outcome, the Serie B fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.