Retrô vs Treze - Serie D

The Serie D returns to the home ground on June 14, 2026, where Retrô and Treze will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

In the Serie D table, Retrô currently occupy 5th and Treze sit 1st, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts have struggled for consistency, WDDWL in their last five pointing to a win rate of 30%. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, LDLWW in their last five and a campaign win rate of 50%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Retrô average 1.3 per game to Treze's 1.8, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Dusan Vlahovic followed up his hat-trick on Monday by completing the comeback to leave Fenerbahce four points behind Galatasaray, who snatched a late winner at Basaksehir on Friday.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Retrô may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Treze have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. The Germany club were said to be looking for an out-and-out striker to allow Harry Kane to play a deeper role, and made an approach for Sesko in 2024.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman Michel Douglas, whose 7 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. He produced a sublime assist for Reijnders' goal and then played a huge part in Muamba's rebound finish as his shot after cutting inside was parried straight to the striker to tap home.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Retrô, the weight of evidence favours Treze — a 1-2 away win is the call. Whatever the outcome, the Serie D 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.