Derthona vs Celle Varazze - Serie D - Girone A

A fascinating Serie D - Girone A chapter awaits on April 2, 2026 when Derthona take on Celle Varazze at Stadio Fausto Coppi — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Josh Allen had an impressive first game at the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium in their second NFL fixture of the season.

There is little to choose between Derthona and Celle Varazze on paper, and the Serie D - Girone A encounter should reflect that balance. Derthona are operating at a remarkable level, their WW run and a season win rate of 75% placing them among the Serie D - Girone A's very best. On the road the visitors have looked devoid of inspiration, LLL in their last five and a win rate of 0% that makes for sobering reading. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. It’s safe to say that Paige Bueckers is putting up elite all-around numbers in her second WNBA season for the Dallas Wings, averaging over 20 points and nearly six assists a night.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Derthona may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Celle Varazze have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. His passing display at the World Cup was yet more evidence of his suitability for City and the possession-heavy style Maresca favours.

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. 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. The most obvious one is that Haaland is the best striker in the world and as promising as Sesko looks, he isn't anywhere near that level at the moment.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. 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. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".