Novara desperately need points today at 8:30 PM in the Serie C – Group A. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Ospitaletto come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Novara travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Ospitaletto and Novara have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Novara won 0–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Ospitaletto clear favorites, but Novara have shown they can grind out results. Expect Ospitaletto to take the points, potentially without being at their best.