Saluzzo vs Chisola - Serie D - Girone A

The Serie D - Girone A returns to the home ground on October 18, 2026, where Saluzzo and Chisola will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Should City's appeal against breaking 114 rules not succeed, they could face serious sanctions with the Premier League told they should make an example of them if still deemed in breach.

A glance at the Serie D - Girone A table tells the story: Saluzzo in 9th and Chisola in 5th, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts have struggled for consistency, DLLDD in their last five pointing to a win rate of 28.57%. Chisola travel in decent nick, WWDLD in their last five and a win rate of 42.86% this season. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Saluzzo average 1.43 per game to Chisola's 1.86, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Aston Villa have had a mixed start to the season but they can claim a valuable three points against Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Saluzzo will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Chisola's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. All of these moments are part of a wider picture that Rice has gone up a level in possession, showing a dramatic improvement in terms of attacking influence on the ball.

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. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. The most obvious one is that Haaland is the best striker in the world and as promising as Sesko looks, he isn't anywhere near that level at the moment.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Given the balance of the numbers, Chisola look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie D - Girone A standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Paul Pogba has given his verdict(Image: @raushansays) Manchester City reportedly breached another Premier League regulation following their commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, after manager Enzo Maresca failed to speak with radio broadcasters.