CastrumFavara vs Licata - Serie D - Girone I

A fascinating Serie D - Girone I chapter awaits on September 16, 2026 when CastrumFavara take on Licata at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

CastrumFavara head into the contest positioned 8th in the Serie D - Girone I standings, while Licata arrive sitting 14th. CastrumFavara have blown hot and cold, D across their last five and a win rate of 33.33% that leaves room for improvement. Licata have found wins elusive, D in their last five underscoring a win rate of 0%. Where CastrumFavara have leaned on defensive discipline, Licata have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The 24-year-old finished first in one of Arsenal's big pre-season testing challenges - a 1.4km run at full pace.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. CastrumFavara will look to impose their style on home soil, while Licata are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Milan and Porto are reportedly monitoring the forward for some time, too, with Shakhtar apparently valuing Elias at around £30million amid this interest.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Backed by home advantage and superior form, CastrumFavara ought to prevail — a 2-1 victory looks the logical call. With positions in the Serie D - Girone I table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.