Vicenza Virtus vs Pisa - Serie B

When Vicenza Virtus and Pisa clash at the home ground on October 10, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Serie B 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: Vicenza Virtus in 12th, Pisa in 9th, and both keen to climb. Vicenza Virtus have blown hot and cold, DDLW across their last five and a win rate of 25% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, L over their last five with a campaign win rate of 50%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. If he finds a way of those three players gelling and playing together - making one of them run in beyond - then Chelsea will have a very good season.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Vicenza Virtus will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Pisa must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman C. Shpendi — 5 goals this term — will be one to watch. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. The biggest move of the window will be the increasingly likely departure of Rodri, assuming Barcelona are able to match the asking price for the midfielder who wants to move to the La Liga giants.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Pisa look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 2-3 victory well within their reach. Whatever the outcome, the Serie B fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.