Pianese vs Ravenna - Serie C - Girone B

All eyes turn to Stadio Comunale on October 4, 2026 as Pianese welcome Ravenna in a Serie C - Girone B encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Both Pianese and Ravenna will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Serie C - Girone B. Pianese are in the midst of a difficult spell, LD in their last five summing up a win rate of 0%. The visitors have been formidable away from home, W in their last five and a win rate of 60% that puts them in elite company. Where Pianese have built their campaign on solidity, Ravenna have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Pianese may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Ravenna have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. In his press conference on Friday, Tuchel admitted it 'hurt him' not to play the United man in America.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Chelsea 1-2 Tottenham: Report, result and goals as Tonali and Richarlison score in Premier League taster.

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. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.