Forli vs Vis Pesaro - Serie C - Girone B

When Forli and Vis Pesaro clash at the home ground on September 12, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Serie C - Girone B fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

Forli head into the contest positioned 6th in the Serie C - Girone B standings, while Vis Pesaro arrive sitting 20th. Forli have been picking up results at a respectable clip, D over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. Vis Pesaro have found wins elusive, D in their last five underscoring a win rate of 0%. Where Forli have built their campaign on solidity, Vis Pesaro have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Leeds will not improve on their third offer but have left it on the table in case Saints reconsider their position.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Forli will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Vis Pesaro will back themselves to cause problems on the break. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. 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. They are still debating the merits of signing a third midfielder, a deal for Lewis Hall is going to be extremely difficult to pull off and Marcus Rashford's situation means signing an attacker isn't currently off the agenda.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Given the balance of the numbers, Forli should have enough to edge it — a 3-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. 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.