VILLA VALLE, Italy (Interstat) — Two Serie D sides trending in opposite directions will meet Sunday when Villa Valle hosts Caldiero Terme in a Group B fixture.

Villa Valle (3-1-6) looks to halt a sudden slide, having lost three consecutive matches following a promising stretch. Most recently, they fell 1-0 on the road to Ciserano on Nov. 30. Their form has been erratic, with a notable 2-1 victory over AC Milan on Nov. 23 immediately preceded and followed by multi-goal defeats. Defense remains a concern, as the club has conceded multiple goals in half of its league matches this season.

Caldiero Terme (4-4-2) arrives seeking consistency after a mixed run of results. They are coming off a narrow 2-1 home defeat to Sondrio on Nov. 30, which snapped a two-game unbeaten streak. Their campaign has featured impressive highs, including a 2-0 victory over AC Milan on Oct. 19 and a tight 1-0 win at ASD Brusaporto on Nov. 23. However, a lack of offensive firepower has led to four draws, highlighting a struggle to convert promising positions into maximum points.

The matchup presents a stark contrast in recent fortunes. Villa Valle’s early-season resilience, exemplified by comeback wins, has evaporated amid a porous defense that has allowed eight goals in its last three outings. Meanwhile, Caldiero Terme has proven a tough opponent on its day but has struggled to find a winning formula with regularity, particularly after conceding first.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw. This projection underscores the visitors’ defensive solidity and the hosts’ current difficulties in securing a clean sheet. For Villa Valle, the focus will be on stabilizing its back line and rediscovering the scoring touch that delivered 10 points from its first seven matches. Caldiero Terme will aim to control the midfield and exploit counter-attacking opportunities, as they did successfully against Milan.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. local time (1330 GMT) on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. The result could provide a crucial momentum shift for either side as the Serie D season approaches its midway point.