Catania vs Scafatese - Serie C - Girone C

Tactical intrigue takes centre stage on September 12, 2026 as Catania and Scafatese prepare to square off at the home ground, with both managers known for their strategic nuance in the Serie C - Girone C. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

In the Serie C - Girone C table, Catania currently occupy 14th and Scafatese sit 6th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Catania's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Catania will look to impose their style on home soil, while Scafatese are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Anderson can still play proactively from deep, but he will have other technical players around him to lighten the load in possession, and zones to hit rather than always playing to feet.

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. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United after his return to the club(Image: Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Napoli have made an enquiry over Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee this summer.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. On balance, Scafatese may just have enough to take all three points. A 1-2 away win would not be a shock. Whatever the outcome, the Serie C - Girone C fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.