Ragusa vs Modica - Serie D - Girone I

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 6, 2026 as Ragusa welcome Modica in a Serie D - Girone I encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. How smooth can you be when receiving the ball, how quickly can you move from the back foot, hips open, face forward and find quality with the pass.

Both Ragusa and Modica will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Serie D - Girone I. The hosts are desperate for a lift, with LD in their last five and a win rate of 0% that underscores the size of the task facing them. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, WL in their last five reflecting a win rate of 25%. Where Ragusa have built their campaign on solidity, Modica have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. The promoted side have plans to strengthen in every position, with midfield the priority.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Ragusa will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Modica must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

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. The striker excelled as a substitute under Michael Carrick last term, but found goals slightly harder to come by when starting for the Reds.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. 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.