Borgosesia vs Sestri Levante - Serie D - Girone A

A fascinating Serie D - Girone A chapter awaits on October 4, 2026 when Borgosesia take on Sestri Levante at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

Both Borgosesia and Sestri Levante will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Serie D - Girone A. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, DDL in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that has the alarm bells ringing. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — DL in their last five, a season win rate of 25%. Where Borgosesia have leaned on defensive discipline, Sestri Levante have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Tuchel's subs, Rodri's rank, Messi's masterclass - World Cup highs & lows.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. England's captain scored his 150th goal for Bayern Munich in the 72nd minute - one with echoes of his winner against DR Congo at the World Cup - as the newcomers were beaten for the first time.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. Whatever the outcome, the Serie D - Girone A fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".