Treviso vs PRO Vercelli - Serie C - Girone A

When Treviso and PRO Vercelli clash at the home ground on September 13, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Serie C - Girone A fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

The standings paint a clear picture: Treviso in 7th, PRO Vercelli in 14th, and both keen to climb. Treviso have held their own of late, WDWL in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 50%. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, DLWLL in their last five and a season win rate of just 20% that leaves them deep in trouble. The contrast in attacking output — 1.25 versus 1 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Michael Carrick has spoken on why Marcus Rashford did not feature for Manchester United in the club's most recent pre-season outing.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Treviso favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas PRO Vercelli are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

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. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. United's interest has reportedly cooled, with Dortmund reportedly demanding €100million (£85.8m) for the midfielder.

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, Treviso look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With positions in the Serie C - Girone A table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.