Benevento – Padova

Benevento host Padova in what promises to be a tightly contested Serie C clash, with both sides sitting level on seven points but separated by a single place in the table. The home side sit seventh after two wins, a draw and two defeats, boasting a narrow +1 goal difference (6‑5), while Padova sit just four spots lower in eleventh with the same record but a –1 margin (5‑6). The two teams have mirrored each other’s form this season, making the encounter a potential six‑point swing that could see Benevento climb into the playoff spots or drag Padova further down the mid‑table. With both clubs eager to improve their goal‑difference tiebreakers, the match is likely to be decided by fine margins and a disciplined defensive display.