Starting with the hosts, despite suffering play-off heartbreak last season, Cesena have made it abundantly clear that they have their sights firmly set on punching another top-eight finish this time around. Despite currently being sat in pole position after their rampant start to the 2025/26 campaign, it is no secret that the Bianconeri are desperately searching for some essential stability.
Starting with the hosts, losing their Serie A status with a whimper last season, it is no secret that Venezia have their sights fixed on securing an immediate top-flight return this time around. Last seen securing a gritty 2-1 victory away at Mondena, Giovanni Stroppa's men are widely regarded as a standout promotion contender in 2026 and the open Saturday's showdown knowing that they could move within touching distance of top spot.
Last seen mounting a stellar comeback on their travels as they clinched a 2-1 victory away at Goias, the Alagoas-based outfit have rightfully received a string of plaudits this year. Despite only just clinging to their Serie B status last season, CRB open Tuesday's showdown knowing that they can move within touching distance of the promotion spots. Getting October underway with a 1-0 win at home against CRB, Barroca's camp have won three of their previous four Serie B appearances
