Preview: Nova Romentin Hosts Imperia in Serie D Clash

ROME (Interstat) — Two struggling Serie D sides will meet Sunday when Nova Romentin hosts Imperia, with both clubs seeking momentum in the final stretch of the Italian league season.

The match, scheduled for April 12, 2026, is a rematch of a late-November fixture that saw Imperia dominate with a 3-0 home victory. That result will be fresh in the minds of the Nova Romentin squad as they prepare for the return leg on their home pitch.

Recent form, however, suggests a closely contested affair. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for the hosts.

Entering Sunday, both teams are mired in poor runs. Nova Romentin is reeling from a 5-2 road defeat to Sestri Levante on April 2, part of a pattern of defensive vulnerability. The club has conceded three or more goals in three of its last five matches across all competitions.

Imperia arrives with its own challenges, having failed to secure a win in its last four outings. Its most recent result was a 2-2 home draw with Asti, also on April 2. Prior to that, Imperia suffered three consecutive losses, scoring just one goal while allowing six over that span.

A deeper look at the season reveals two inconsistent offenses. Nova Romentin has been shut out in six league matches this season, while Imperia has failed to score in seven. Their head-to-head history and current table positioning underscore a battle between sides fighting for stability.

For Imperia, the November victory provides a psychological edge, but replicating that performance on the road has been difficult. The club’s away record this season is mixed, featuring a heavy 4-0 loss to Sestri Levante in January.

Nova Romentin will look to its occasional home success, including a 3-1 victory over Varese in February, as a blueprint. Containing Imperia’s attack, which managed two goals against Asti, will be critical.

Sunday’s fixture represents a critical opportunity for either club to halt its slide and build confidence before the season’s conclusion. With statistical models favoring the hosts, Nova Romentin aims to leverage home support and reverse the earlier result against its Ligurian rival.