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GENOA, Italy (Interstat) — Ligorna hosts Chisola Calcio on Sunday, May 10, in a Serie D matchup that could have playoff implications for both sides.

The two clubs enter the game at the Stadio Ligorna having split their two previous meetings this season. Chisola Calcio won 4-0 at Ligorna on Nov. 30, followed by a scoreless draw on April 12 in the reverse fixture.

Ligorna (10-8-12) comes off a dominant 9-1 home win over Nova Romentin on May 3 — their largest victory of the season. Prior to that, they drew 1-1 at Asti on April 26 and beat AS Biellese 1902 2-1 on April 19. Ligorna’s form has been uneven, with four wins, three draws and three losses in their last 10 matches. They have been strong at home, posting a 6-3-5 record on their own pitch, outscoring opponents 22-10.

Chisola Calcio (11-7-12) arrives following a 3-2 win at Valenzana on May 3. The victory snapped a three-match losing streak that included a 4-2 loss to Lavagnese on April 26, a 3-2 defeat at Gozzano on April 19 and the 0-0 draw with Ligorna on April 12. Over their last 10 games, Chisola Calcio has posted four wins, three draws and three losses, with a minus-two goal differential. Their road record is 5-2-7, with 16 goals scored and 19 allowed.

The head-to-head series this season shows contrasting styles: Ligorna’s 4-0 home win in November featured an early burst, while April’s 0-0 stalemate was a defensive battle. In that draw, Ligorna held 58% possession but managed only two shots on target; Chisola Calcio had three shots on goal.

An Interstat game simulation projects a 1-1 draw. Under the model, both teams are expected to have similar shot totals. The projection aligns with each side’s recent trend: Ligorna has scored in seven of their last nine matches, while Chisola Calcio has found the net in eight of their last 10. However, Ligorna’s defense has been erratic, allowing 11 goals in their last five games.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time. The match will be played at Stadio Ligorna in Genoa. A win for either side could improve their standing in the middle of the Serie D table, with Chisola Calcio holding a two-point edge over Ligorna entering the weekend.