Italian Serie D Match Preview: Imolese vs. Rovato Vertovese

IMOLA, Italy (Interstat) — Rovato Vertovese visit Imolese on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Stadio Romeo Galli in a Serie D clash that pits two sides trending in opposite directions. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time.

Rovato Vertovese enter the match with momentum, having won their last two fixtures and four of their past six. Most recently, they defeated Sangiuliano City 2-0 on April 26. The visitors also hold a psychological edge from their previous meeting with Imolese: a 2-0 home victory on Dec. 21, 2025.

Imolese, by contrast, are winless in their last four matches. They played to a 1-1 draw at Sasso Marcon on April 26, but before that lost 1-0 at home to Calvina, dropped a 2-0 decision at Tropical Coriano and fell 2-0 at home to AS Cittadella. Their last victory came on March 29, a 4-2 win at Pro Sesto.

The season series has been one-sided. In addition to December’s shutout, Rovato Vertovese have controlled possession and chances in recent encounters. Imolese have not scored against Rovato Vertovese since a 2-1 win in the 2024-25 campaign.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Rovato Vertovese. The company’s ELO rating system gives the visitors a 55.90 percent probability of winning, with a draw pegged at 25.47 percent and an Imolese win at 18.63 percent.

Rovato Vertovese’s recent road form has been solid. They earned a 1-1 draw at Trevigliese on March 15 and a 1-0 win at Tuttocuoio on Feb. 8, though they lost 2-1 at Sasso Marcon on April 19. Imolese have struggled at home, posting a 1-0 loss to Calvina on April 19 and a 0-2 defeat to Sant’Angelo on March 15.

Both teams are chasing promotion in the fourth-tier league, but Rovato Vertovese sit higher in the table — a point reinforced by their defensive resilience. They have kept five clean sheets in their last nine matches. Imolese have been leaky, conceding at least twice in three of their last four.

With a strong projection and recent head-to-head superiority, Rovato Vertovese aim to solidify their playoff push Sunday. Imolese seek to reverse a troubling slide.