Ravenna vs Gubbio - Serie C - Girone B

When Ravenna and Gubbio clash at Stadio Comunale Bruno Benelli on September 27, 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.

Both Ravenna and Gubbio will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Serie C - Girone B. Ravenna have found a groove, W across their last five and operating at a win rate of 60% this season. Gubbio travel in decent nick, D in their last five and a win rate of 50% this season. The contrast in attacking output — 1.6 versus 2 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Paulo Fonseca's men are still smarting from their Champions League play-off exit but now sit third in the table.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Ravenna will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Gubbio's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. It meant City had a three-man defence of Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias when in possession.

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 battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The Eagles have reportedly submitted an offer to sign the player.It remains to be seen whether Crystal Palace’s interest prompts Liverpool or Manchester United to come forward with an official proposal.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie C - Girone B standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.