Bassano Virtus vs Schio - Serie D - Girone C

The Serie D - Girone C returns to Stadio Rino Mercante on September 27, 2026, where Bassano Virtus and Schio will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Serie D - Girone C contest at Stadio Rino Mercante offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, DDLLW across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 0%. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, DD in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that leaves them deep in trouble. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Bassano Virtus will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Schio will back themselves to cause problems on the break. The 29-year-old ranked 4th in strokes gained approach in 2026, and he has finished outside the top four in that specific category only once in the seven full seasons he has played on the PGA Tour.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. In Bouaddi, Maresca has found himself a defensive midfielder with very few weaknesses, both a receiver and a carrier.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.