Preview: Crotone Hosts Audace Cerignola in Serie C Clash

CROTONE, Italy (Interstat) — A pivotal Serie C matchup is set for Sunday as Crotone hosts Audace Cerignola at Ezio Scida Stadium, with both sides looking to solidify their positions in the league table.

The visitors from Cerignola arrive with momentum, riding a two-game winning streak. They most recently defeated Giugliano Calcio 1928 1-0 at home on March 22. Their form has been potent offensively, scoring three or more goals in three of their last five outings, including a 4-2 victory over Trapani on March 5. However, their campaign has seen volatility, with a 4-0 loss to Benevento in December and a 2-0 defeat to Cavese in February highlighting inconsistencies.

Crotone seeks to rebound from a mixed spell, having drawn 2-2 with Sorrento on the road last Sunday. Prior to that, they fell 1-0 at home to Salernitana. The home side has shown resilience, however, with convincing wins over Trapani (4-1) and Foggia (3-1) in recent weeks. Their defense has been stout at times, recording clean sheets in three of their last ten matches.

The head-to-head history favors Cerignola, which secured a 2-0 home win when the teams met on Nov. 21, 2025. Crotone will be eager to avenge that result in front of its home supporters.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, suggesting a tightly fought battle. The result could hinge on which version of each team shows up: Cerignola’s explosive attack or Crotone’s disciplined home form.

Following this fixture, Crotone will travel to face Giugliano Calcio 1928 on April 6. Audace Cerignola’s next match is a home encounter against Latina on the same date.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) on Sunday, March 29, 2026.