Pro Vercelli-Novara is a match valid for the fifth day of the Serie C Championship
PRO VERCELLI – NOVARA | Saturday 16:30
The derby of the rice fields returns: a rivalry born in the 19th century and which seems to have no intention of abating. The one between Pro Vercelli and Novara is a heartfelt challenge in Piedmont and this obviously deserves live free-to-air TV coverage, as the match in question will also be broadcast by RAI. We are coming up against two who have drawn in their last two outings. And who would obviously like to turn their season around in such a heartfelt match that could really change the fate of the entire year. A challenge that sees the hosts in eleventh place in the standings with five points; the host team coached by Cevoli in fifth place with eight points. In short, this gives the sense of an obviously very short classification that can still say a lot.
The objective for Pro Vercelli would be to hook up. Even if it is difficult against a Novara side that was not built for direct promotion, but certainly to stay at the top. And as the saying goes, ‘there’s no two without three’, the clear feeling is that this game, which is very close, could indeed give a draw.
Cevoli, Novara coach
The prediction
A heartfelt derby, and a lot of it. A derby that could end in a draw. A derby that might even displease both sides, especially Paci’s Pro Vercelli, but which seems the most likely outcome when so many feelings are involved.
Pro Vercelli-Novara’s likely line-up
- PRO VERCELLI (4-4-2): Valentini; Silvestro, Cristini, Perrotta, Iezzi; Mustacchio, Calvano, Saco, Iotti; Arrighini, Comi.
- NOVARA (3-4-3): Pissardo; Ciancio, Benalouane, Carillo, Urso; Rocca, Ranieri, Marginean; Galuppini, Gonzalez, Tavernelli.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
