GUBBIO, Italy (Interstat) — A crucial Serie C clash with playoff implications is set for Sunday when AS Gubbio 1910 hosts Ravenna FC at the Stadio Pietro Barbetti.

The match, scheduled for March 29, 2026, is a rematch of a 1-1 draw in Ravenna last November. Both sides enter the fixture following draws last weekend, but with contrasting recent form shaping the narrative.

Gubbio, the home side, is buoyed by a resilient 2-2 road draw against Juventus Next Gen on March 21. That result extended their current unbeaten run to four matches (2-2-0), a streak that includes impressive victories over Ternana and Carpi. Manager Alessio De Petrillo has seen his team tighten defensively, conceding just three goals during this stretch after a run of inconsistent results through the winter.

Ravenna, however, presents a puzzle. Their 2-0 home win over US Livorno on March 21 ended a five-match winless streak in the league. Prior to that, their form was spotty, with just one win in their previous nine Serie C outings (1-4-4). Their road form has been a particular concern, with the team securing only one victory in their last seven away fixtures.

The statistical outlook favors the visitors. Interstat’s match simulator projects a narrow 1-0 victory for Ravenna FC. This prediction underscores the perceived defensive frailties Gubbio exhibited earlier in the season and Ravenna’s potential to capitalize, as shown in their win over Livorno.

Historically, these teams have been evenly matched. Beyond their draw earlier this season, recent campaigns have often seen closely contested affairs. Sunday’s match carries significant weight in the congested Serie C table, where points are paramount for any club aspiring to a promotion playoff position.

Key tactical battles will likely center on Gubbio’s organized defense, which has found recent stability, against a Ravenna attack that has shown flashes of potency but struggles for consistency away from home. The performance of Ravenna’s midfield, which must disrupt Gubbio’s rhythm and supply its own forwards, could be decisive.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) under expected partly cloudy skies in Umbria.