Preview: Sestri Levante Hosts Struggling Nova Romentin in Serie D Clash

SESTRI LEVANTE, Italy (Interstat) — Sestri Levante will look to continue its recent dominance over Nova Romentin when the sides meet in a Serie D fixture on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The matchup at Stadio Giuseppe Sivori comes just over four months after Sestri Levante delivered a stunning 5-0 away victory over Nova Romentin on Nov. 23, 2025. That lopsided result underscores the contrasting trajectories of the two clubs this season.

Sestri Levante (12-8-7) enters with momentum, coming off a 2-1 road win against Chisola Calcio on March 29. The team has shown a potent attack at times, including 4-0 victories over Imperia and Derthona in January. However, consistency has been an issue, with a 1-1 draw against Cairese and a 1-0 loss to Valenzana in its two prior matches.

Nova Romentin (6-5-16) is mired in a severe slump, having failed to score in its last two matches while conceding six goals. It fell 3-0 at home to Derthona on March 28 and, before that, lost 3-2 at home to Sanremese on March 15. The team has managed just two wins in its last 10 league outings, a stretch that includes six losses.

Statistical models heavily favor the hosts. Interstat’s ELO rating system gives Sestri Levante an 89.90% probability to win Thursday’s contest. The organization’s game simulator projects a 3-1 final score in favor of Sestri Levante.

For Nova Romentin, the primary objective will be to shore up a defense that has kept only one clean sheet since early February. Sestri Levante will aim to capitalize on that vulnerability and solidify its position in the upper half of the Serie D table.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time (1300 GMT).