SERIE D PREVIEW: UNION CLODIENSE VS. BRIAN LIGNANO

CHIOGGIA, Italy (Interstat) — Union Clodiense and Brian Lignano, two Serie D sides jostling for position in the closing weeks of the season, meet Sunday at Stadio Aldo e Dino Ballarin in a match that could have playoff implications.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time.

Union Clodiense (16-8-10) enters on a two-match winning streak, most recently blanking visiting Portogruaro Calcio ASD 2-0 on May 3. The victory followed a 2-1 decision at Adriese on April 26. The home side has been inconsistent, however, dropping two of its previous four matches, including a 3-2 loss at Conegliano on April 2 and a 1-0 defeat at home against Vigasio on April 12.

Brian Lignano (18-5-11) arrives in impressive form, having won four of its last five outings. The visitors crushed Adriese 4-0 on May 3, a result that followed a 1-1 draw at Bassano on April 26 and a 3-1 win at Vigasio on April 19. Over their past six matches, Brian Lignano have scored 17 goals, averaging nearly three per game.

The teams met Feb. 1, when Union Clodiense earned a 1-0 home victory, the only goal coming in the second half. That match was tightly contested; Brian Lignano held 52% possession but managed only two shots on target. It was the first meeting between the sides this season.

Brian Lignano’s attack has been led by a balanced scoring sheet, with multiple players contributing during the recent surge. Union Clodiense have relied on a stout defense, allowing one goal or fewer in eight of their past 11 matches.

A statistical projection from Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 1-1 draw.

Union Clodiense will look to midfielder Marco Zanon to control the tempo, while Brian Lignano forward Alessandro Rossi seeks to extend his scoring streak. Both teams are near the top half of the table in Italy’s fourth tier.

Sunday’s match is part of the final stretch of the regular season, with both clubs aiming to solidify their positions for potential promotion playoffs.

Weather is expected to be mild, with temperatures in the low 20s Celsius and no rain in the forecast.

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