CITTADELLA, Italy (Jan. 3, 2026) (Interstat) — AS Cittadella opened its Serie C campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Virtus Verona on Saturday at Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato. The home side’s attack overwhelmed the visitors, far exceeding a pregame projection of a 1-0 result.

Emanuele Anastasia put Cittadella ahead in the 21st minute. Simone Rabbi then scored twice just before and after halftime, finding the net in first-half stoppage time and again in the 49th minute. Nicola Patanè added a fourth goal in the 82nd minute before Alessio Vita netted a consolation goal for Virtus Verona six minutes later. Cittadella entered the match with a 78% probability to win according to statistical models. Both clubs opened their league seasons with the result.