Trento vs Lecco - Serie C - Girone A

A fascinating Serie C - Girone A chapter awaits on September 7, 2026 when Trento take on Lecco at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul on Wednesday as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

The standings paint a clear picture: Trento in 6th, Lecco in 16th, and both keen to climb. The hosts have done enough without setting the world alight, DWDW over their last five and a 50% win rate to their name. Lecco travel in decent nick, W in their last five and a win rate of 40% this season. The contrast in attacking output — 0.75 versus 0.8 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Elsewhere, there was a useful win for Atletico Madrid to end Sevilla's unlikely winning run.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Trento will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Lecco will back themselves to cause problems on the break. A month before his death, he was also arrested in Arkansas on charges including possession of a controlled substance.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Barcelona are believed to have received encouragement they stand a good chance of signing the midfielder should Rodri move in this window.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The weight of evidence points to Trento, and a 2-1 win for the hosts feels like the most probable outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.