LUMEZZANE, Italy (Interstat) — Lumezzane will host Caratese on Saturday in a Serie C match, with both clubs seeking a breakthrough in Italy’s third tier. Caratese enters with 0 wins, one loss and three draws across all competitions. Lumezzane enters with 0 wins and 0 losses across all competitions. The home side will look to use its ground advantage as it chases a first victory of the season. The visitors will aim to turn a series of tight results into a first win. The match is organized by Serie C in Italy, and it will be played in Lumezzane. Lumezzane is the home team, and Caratese is the visiting team. The Serie C contest is in Italy.

Caratese’s most recent result was Erminio 1 at Caratese 1. Samuele Spalluto scored in 68 minutes for Caratese, while goalkeeper Mirko Castelnuovo and defender Niccolò Samotti each played 90 minutes. Spalluto is the player to watch for Caratese. He also played 85 minutes in a 0-0 draw at Pergolettese. His recent performances include a goal against Erminio and a long outing at Pergolettese. Caratese will look to him for attacking production.

Caratese’s other results this season include a 0-0 draw at Pergolettese, a 1-1 draw with Alcione, a 1-0 loss at FC Pro Vercelli 1892 and a 2-2 draw at Novara FC. Caratese has scored in its draws against Erminio, Alcione and Novara FC. Lumezzane, meanwhile, has avoided defeat so far. The home team’s record across all competitions shows no wins and no losses. Lumezzane will seek to remain unbeaten and claim its first win of the campaign.

The Serie C fixture will be played in Lumezzane. Caratese will need to contain pressure and support Spalluto in attack. Lumezzane will try to dictate tempo and create opportunities against a visiting side that has spent much of the season drawing. The home side will also look to protect its ground and avoid a first loss.

The game on Saturday gives Caratese a chance to build on its recent draws and secure a first win. For Lumezzane, it is an opportunity to turn an unbeaten start into a winning one. Both sides will be eager to claim points as the Serie C campaign continues. Caratese will rely on Spalluto, Castelnuovo and Samotti, who were the most productive players in the club’s latest result. Lumezzane will look to control possession and limit chances for the visiting attack.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Caratese 1, Lumezzane 0. Interstat’s ELO system gives Lumezzane a 65.3 percent probability to win.