CSA vs Ipatinga - Serie D

A fascinating Serie D chapter awaits on July 13, 2026 when CSA take on Ipatinga at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

CSA head into the contest positioned 1st in the Serie D standings, while Ipatinga arrive sitting 2nd. It has been a dominant campaign for the hosts, WDDWW over their last five and a win rate of 60% that few in the Serie D can match. Ipatinga travel in decent nick, WLWDD in their last five and a win rate of 40% this season. The contrast in attacking output — 2.5 versus 1.2 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The Nottingham Forest playmaker is not anticipated to leave the City Ground this summer, unless a substantial transfer fee is put on the table.

The tactical subplot is compelling: CSA favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Ipatinga are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. What Bryson DeChambeau claimed about LIV Golf’s future back in 2022 In 2022, DeChambeau took part in his first ever press conference after joining LIV Golf.

With Michel Douglas leading the league's scoring charts at 7 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Man United striker Joshua Zirkzee is facing interest over a move away from Old Trafford.(Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire) He's staying, he's going, he's staying, he's going.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. On balance, CSA look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 3-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With positions in the Serie D table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.