Giugliano vs Cosenza - Serie C - Girone C

Giugliano prepare to host Cosenza at the home ground on September 15, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Serie C - Girone C season. The 25-year-old suffered the injury after an inadvertent clash with his own team-mate as he and Mathias Olivera both challenged for possession late in the first half.

A glance at the Serie C - Girone C table tells the story: Giugliano in 18th and Cosenza in 19th, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts are desperate for a lift, with L in their last five and a win rate of 0% that underscores the size of the task facing them. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, D in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that leaves them deep in trouble. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Giugliano will look to impose their style on home soil, while Cosenza are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. No wonder the skipper had talked of a 'new Aston Villa' in the pre-match press conference with what seemed like genuine excitement.

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 battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. In his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson says he would be worried by Roberto De Zerbi's post-match comments criticising Spurs' forward players and medical staff.

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, Giugliano look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. 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.