Savoia vs Crotone - Serie C - Girone C

When Savoia and Crotone clash at the home ground on September 12, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Serie C - Girone C fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Anderson was pointing out that City had held the whip hand in this fixture "for as long as I've known", which isn't exactly inaccurate but will also fan the flames ahead of Sunday's Old Trafford showdown.

In the Serie C - Girone C table, Savoia currently occupy 10th and Crotone sit 9th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Crotone will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. That was the 3-2 loss to Manchester United in January of this year, which ended a 121-match run without letting in three goals.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Savoia will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Crotone will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Sure, Scott O’Neil has managed to secure new investment for LIV Golf, but the league will surely operate under certain financial constraints going forward.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Given the balance of the numbers, Crotone look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.