GOZZANO, Italy (Interstat) — Gozzano welcomes Cairese 1919 on Sunday, May 3, in a Serie D matchup that could have relegation implications for both sides. The game kicks off at the Stadio Comunale with Interstat’s ELO system giving the home side a 69.20 percent chance of victory, while its game simulator projects a 2-0 final score for Gozzano.

Gozzano enters the contest after a 2-0 loss at AS Biellese 1902 on April 26, a result that left them searching for consistency. Before that, they edged Chisola Calcio 3-2 on April 19, but a 1-1 draw with Valenzana on April 12 and a scoreless tie with Lavagnese on April 2 highlighted a mixed run. Over their last 11 matches, Gozzano has gone 4-3-4, with wins over Imperia (0-0), Sestri Levante (1-0) and Derthona (1-1) among the highlights. At home, they have been solid, allowing only one goal in their last three home fixtures.

Cairese 1919 comes in off a emphatic 4-0 victory over Valenzana on April 26, snapping a three-match winless stretch. Prior to that, they lost 2-0 at Vado on April 19 and fell 1-0 to Club Milano on April 12. The visitors have shown defensive resilience this season, keeping clean sheets in five of their last 10 outings, but scoring remains an issue. Their last away win came Feb. 15 at Celle Varazze (1-0), and they have not won on the road since.

The teams met most recently on Dec. 21, 2025, when Gozzano and Cairese played to a 1-1 draw at Cairese’s home ground. That result extended a trend of tight contests; neither side has won a head-to-head match in the past four meetings. Gozzano’s last home win over Cairese came in the 2023-24 season.

For Gozzano, the home advantage and a slightly deeper bench could prove decisive. Midfielder Luca Rinaldi has been a key playmaker, while forward Matteo Ferro leads the attack with six goals in league play. Cairese will rely on goalkeeper Alessandro Bianco, who has four clean sheets, and striker Federico Nardi, who scored twice in the win over Valenzana.

Sunday’s match is part of the Serie D Group A schedule. A victory for Gozzano would lift them into mid-table safety, while Cairese needs points to avoid slipping closer to the relegation zone.