PREVIEW: VIS PESARO HOSTS AC PERUGIA IN KEY SERIE C CLASH

PESARO, Italy (Interstat) — A crucial Serie C matchup with playoff implications is set for Sunday when Vis Pesaro 1898 hosts AC Perugia Calcio at the Stadio Tonino Benelli.

The game, scheduled for March 29, 2026, pits two sides with contrasting recent forms. The home team, Vis Pesaro, enters the contest unbeaten in its last five league matches (two wins, three draws), including a notable 3-1 road victory over Juventus Next Gen on March 8. Its most recent result was a 0-0 draw at Guidonia Montecelio on March 21.

Perugia arrives seeking consistency. While the Grifoni secured a 2-1 home win over Pontedera on March 9, they followed it with a 1-1 home draw against Torres on March 20. Their recent road form has been mixed, with a win at Livorno on March 4 preceded by a loss at Campobasso in December.

The head-to-head history favors the visitors. In their most recent meeting on Nov. 24, 2025, Perugia secured a 2-1 home victory. That result is part of Perugia’s current six-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.

Vis Pesaro will look to leverage its strong home defensive record, having kept clean sheets in two of its last three home fixtures. Perugia’s attack, which has scored in seven of its last eight matches, will test that resilience.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is a 1-0 victory for Vis Pesaro. A win for the home side could solidify its position in the upper half of the table, while Perugia aims for three points to bolster its own promotion chase.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) on Sunday.