Scafatese vs SS Monopoli - Serie C - Girone C

Tactical intrigue takes centre stage on September 15, 2026 as Scafatese and SS Monopoli prepare to square off at the home ground, with both managers known for their strategic nuance in the Serie C - Girone C. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

The standings paint a clear picture: Scafatese in 11th, SS Monopoli in 7th, and both keen to climb. Scafatese have blown hot and cold, W across their last five and a win rate of 25% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, W in their last five and a campaign win rate of 50%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. 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.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Scafatese may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but SS Monopoli have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. A month before his death, he was also arrested in Arkansas on charges including possession of a controlled substance.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. At the moment I'm very happy with him." Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez believes the structure of the Blues has changed since Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. On balance, SS Monopoli may just have enough to take all three points. A 2-3 away win would not be a shock. With positions in the Serie C - Girone C table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.