Renate host Alcione on Sunday, Jan 3 at 6:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the Serie C – Group A, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Renate come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Alcione, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 0D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Renate head into this on the back of a defeat, while Alcione arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Renate and Alcione have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Renate won 1–3.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Renate a slight edge, but Alcione are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.