Sousa vs ABC - Serie D

A fascinating Serie D chapter awaits on April 25, 2026 when Sousa take on ABC at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Mason Mount has been outstanding for Man Utd in pre-season but he could still face fierce competition for a place in Michael Carrick's side next season.

The standings paint a clear picture: Sousa in 5th, ABC in 1st, and both keen to climb. Sousa have blown hot and cold, LLDLW across their last five and a win rate of 30% that leaves room for improvement. Few sides travel as well as the visitors, with WWDWW in their last five and a win rate of 70% marking them out as a class apart. Where Sousa have built their campaign on solidity, ABC have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Paulo Fonseca's men are still smarting from their Champions League play-off exit but now sit third in the table.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Sousa and ABC have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Michel Douglas — 7 goals this term — will be one to watch. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. TRONDHEIM, NORWAY - JULY 24: Ethan Williams of Manchester United celebrates scoring their fifth goal during the pre-season friendly match between Rosenborg and Manchester United at Lerkendal Stadion on July 24, 2026 in Trondheim, Norway.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Sousa, the weight of evidence favours ABC — a 0-2 away win is the call. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie D standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.