Chisola vs Ligorna - Serie D - Girone A

Chisola prepare to host Ligorna at the home ground on September 27, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Serie D - Girone A season. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

There is plenty riding on this Serie D - Girone A encounter for Chisola and Ligorna alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. Consistency has eluded Chisola in recent weeks, with DW in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — WL in their last five, a season win rate of 25%. Where Chisola have leaned on defensive discipline, Ligorna have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. That was the 3-2 loss to Manchester United in January of this year, which ended a 121-match run without letting in three goals.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Chisola favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Ligorna are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. But it was a dual role for Rayo because he was also among the top dozen players for blocking crosses and winning possession in the defensive third.

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. Former Blackburn forward Sammie Szmodics ran clear on to a long pass from Ward but was stopped as he collided with Gregoire Coudert.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie D - Girone A standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.