Ostia Mare vs Ravenna - Serie C - Girone B

When Ostia Mare and Ravenna clash at the home ground on September 16, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Serie C - Girone B fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

The standings add context to the occasion — Ostia Mare occupying 17th, Ravenna perched in 2nd — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. The hosts have struggled for consistency, LWLL in their last five pointing to a win rate of 25%. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, WDWD in their last five and a campaign win rate of 50%. Where Ostia Mare have built their campaign on solidity, Ravenna have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Their 3-0 win over Nice takes them up to second spot in the fledgling Ligue 1 table.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Ostia Mare will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Ravenna must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Liverpool threw away a two-goal lead in spectacular fashion as Leeds won the final match of both teams' United States tour 4-2.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Ostia Mare, the weight of evidence favours Ravenna — a 1-2 away win is the call. Whatever the outcome, the Serie C - Girone B fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.