Preview: Ischia Looks to Continue Dominance Over Anzio in Serie D Clash

ISCHIA, Italy (Interstat) — Ischia will host Anzio in a Serie D match on Sunday, looking to replicate its recent victory over the same opponent and halt a concerning slide in form.

The game, part of Italy’s fourth-tier national league, kicks off at 3 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) on April 12.

Ischia (8-7-12) enters the match reeling, having been outscored 10-2 in its last three outings. Most recently, the club suffered a demoralizing 4-0 road defeat to Cynthia on April 2. Prior to that, it fell 2-0 to Scafatese and 4-2 to Trastevere. The team’s defense, which had shown resilience earlier in the campaign, has become a glaring vulnerability.

In contrast, Anzio (5-13-9) arrives with a semblance of momentum, having snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-2 home draw against Monastir, also on April 2. That result highlighted a season-long trend for Anzio: an inability to turn draws into wins. The club has drawn five of its last seven matches, with its only win in that span a 2-1 victory over Cassino on Feb. 1.

The head-to-head history favors the hosts. In their most recent meeting last November, Ischia secured a 2-1 away win at Anzio. That result will be fresh in the minds of both squads.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the pattern is projected to hold, with a predicted final score of Ischia 2, Anzio 1.

For Ischia, Sunday represents a critical opportunity to rediscover its defensive solidity and capitalize on home pitch advantage to steer its season back on course. Manager Alessandro D’Agostino will demand a response from his squad after the heavy loss to Cynthia.

Anzio, managed by Francesco Turchetto, will view the match as a chance to finally convert one of its frequent draws into a full three points and build on the fight shown against Monastir. Breaking its winless streak on the road, where it has struggled all season, is the primary objective.

The match will be played under clear skies with a forecast high of 18 degrees Celsius (64 Fahrenheit).