Preview: Crotone Hosts Cavese 1919 in Serie C Clash

CROTONE, Italy (Interstat) — A tight Serie C contest is projected Thursday when Crotone hosts Cavese 1919, with the visitors looking to complete a season double over their southern Italian rivals.

The match at Ezio Scida Stadium kicks off at 8:45 p.m. local time.

Cavese (6-7-10) arrives with momentum, having won its last outing 2-0 over Audace Cerignola on Feb. 28. That victory followed a gritty 1-1 draw with Salernitana. The club’s form has been inconsistent, but it has lost just once in its last five league matches.

More importantly, Cavese won the reverse fixture 1-0 on Oct. 25, 2025. That result provides a psychological edge, though coach Giuseppe Raffaele will be wary of Crotone’s potent attack at home.

Crotone (8-6-9) seeks to avenge that defeat and rebound from a 1-1 road draw with Monopoli on Sunday. Prior to that, the Pythagoreans delivered a statement 3-1 home win over Foggia. Their home form has been strong lately, with convincing wins over Foggia and Potenza Calcio in recent weeks.

The statistical service Interstat simulates a 1-1 draw, highlighting the anticipated competitiveness. The result could hinge on whether Crotone’s offense, which has scored multiple goals in three of its last five home games, can break down a Cavese defense that has kept two clean sheets in its last three matches.

For Crotone, striker successes at Ezio Scida have been key. For Cavese, replicating their disciplined defensive performance from October’s meeting will be the blueprint.

A win for Crotone would solidify its mid-table standing and build momentum ahead of a quick turnaround at Trapani on Sunday. Cavese, hovering closer to the relegation zone, views this as a critical opportunity to steal points on the road before a difficult stretch that includes matches against Foggia and Benevento next month.

The Serie C calendar shows both teams face congested fixtures through April, raising the stakes for every point available in this direct duel.