CRAC vs Treze - Serie D

When CRAC and Treze clash at the home ground on July 4, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Serie D fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

The standings add context to the occasion — CRAC occupying 3rd, Treze perched in 1st — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. CRAC have blown hot and cold, DLDWD across their last five and a win rate of 30% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, LDLWW over their last five with a campaign win rate of 50%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. The promoted side have plans to strengthen in every position, with midfield the priority.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. CRAC will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Treze will back themselves to cause problems on the break. His passing display at the World Cup was yet more evidence of his suitability for City and the possession-heavy style Maresca favours.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Michel Douglas — 7 goals this term — will be one to watch. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The Inter Miami forward is expected to continue playing at club level, but whether he extends his international career for another two years remains one of the biggest questions facing Argentina.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. On balance, Treze may just have enough to take all three points. A 1-2 away win would not be a shock. Whatever the outcome, the Serie D fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. 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.