Retrô vs Lagarto - Serie D

Retrô prepare to host Lagarto at the home ground on May 24, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Serie D season. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Retrô head into the contest positioned 5th in the Serie D standings, while Lagarto arrive sitting 4th. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — WDDWL over their last five, a win rate of 30%. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, WWDDD in their last five reflecting a win rate of 30%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.3 versus 1.4 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. One position every Premier League club still needs to strengthen in before the transfer window closes.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Retrô will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Lagarto must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Michel Douglas, with 7 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. However, it has been said that after asking for information on Zirkzee and Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, the Blues forward is a more feasible option.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Lagarto look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie D standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.