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Match Preview
Carrarese vs Benevento Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-17 13:16 UTC
Carrarese and Benevento clash as Serie B heads for the break
All eyes at the Stadio Dei Marmi will be on Francesco Paolo Salvemini, whose clinical touch has seen him net six goals in his last four appearances, providing Benevento with a potent focal point in attack. As the visitors look to build on their recent breakthrough victory, Carrarese find themselves under mounting pressure to secure a result before the league enters a long pause.
The tactical battle at the Stadio Dei Marmi
Carrarese are expected to look toward Moustapha Cisse and Fabio Abiuso to lead the line, with the midfield trio of Luka Topalovic, Nicolas Schiavi, and Jacopo Martini tasked with controlling the tempo. The home side faces the challenge of breaking a winless streak, and with the club actively working to boost the atmosphere, the players will be keen to translate that support into a disciplined performance.
Benevento arrive with a settled look, as the expected XI features the reliable Gianmarco Vannucchi in goal behind a defensive unit led by Stefano Scognamillo. With no high-impact absences to navigate, the visitors have the luxury of continuity, allowing them to lean on the tactical cohesion developed in their recent outings.
Form and momentum heading into the pause
Benevento enter this matchday 5 fixture with a lift in spirits following their 3-1 victory over Hellas Verona, a result that marked their first league win of the season. This momentum contrasts with the current struggles of Carrarese, who have found goals hard to come by in their recent league encounters.
For the hosts, the urgency is palpable. Local reports suggest that the team is acutely aware of the need to avoid a negative result before the upcoming break, which could define the mood around the club for the weeks ahead. The visitors, meanwhile, will aim to maintain the confidence gained from their recent success to ensure they head into the hiatus on a positive note.
Historical echoes of a promotion battle
This meeting revives memories of their intense encounters during the promotion playoffs in the summer of 2024. In that tie, Carrarese secured a narrow 1-0 victory before the two sides played out a 2-2 draw, showcasing the competitive nature of their recent history.
While those matches held different stakes, the familiarity between the clubs adds a layer of intrigue to this encounter. Both sides will be eager to assert dominance in what promises to be a pivotal match before the league schedule pauses, with neither team showing signs of wanting to yield ground in the middle of the table.
Benevento
3-4-3
● Confirmed
9
↓87′
Paolo Salvemini
29
↓77′
Okereke
11
↓87′
Lamesta
6
↓59′
Siatounis
28
Kouan
8
Maita
77
Pierozzi
23
Saio
14
Scognamillo
17
↓87′
Sernicola
26
Vannucchi
Bench (15)
Antonio Prisco ↑59′⚽ · Luigi Cherubini ↑77′ · Luca Caldirola ↑87′ · Pietro Beruatto ↑87′ · Guglielmo Mignani ↑87′ · Christian Dalle Mura · Mattia Mannini · Emanuele Schimmenti · Manuel Esposito · Angelo Talia · Marco Tumminello · Alioune Sylla · Simone Verdi · Raffaele Romano · Pier Luigi Simonetti
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Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Carrarese vs Benevento
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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BTTS
AH
GS
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DeepSeek
+4.9% ROI
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Nova
+4.5% ROI
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Le Chat
+4.3% ROI
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Nemotron
+2.8% ROI
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ERNIE
+1.9% ROI
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Seed
+1.7% ROI
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Qwen
+1.6% ROI
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Claude
+1.4% ROI
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Gemini
+1.0% ROI
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Kimi
+0.3% ROI
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GLM
-0.4% ROI
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ChatGPT
-0.9% ROI
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Grok
-1.6% ROI
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WizardLM
-2.3% ROI
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Recent Form
Carrarese and Benevento's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Carrarese
0
Wins
3
Draws
7
Losses
5
Scored
15
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
4
BTTS
12 SepSERCatanzaro1–0CarrareseL
5 SepSERCarrarese0–1EmpoliL
29 AugSERAscoli Calcio 1898 FC1–1CarrareseD
22 AugSERCarrarese1–2MantovaL
15 AugCOPTorino1–0CarrareseL
26 JulFRISSC Napoli2–0CarrareseL
8 MaySERVirtus Entella2–1CarrareseL
1 MaySERCarrarese0–0CesenaD
25 AprSERFrosinone3–0CarrareseL
19 AprSERCarrarese2–2PescaraD
Benevento
4
Wins
3
Draws
3
Losses
20
Scored
17
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
8
BTTS
11 SepSERBenevento3–1Hellas VeronaW
5 SepSERAscoli Calcio 1898 FC1–0BeneventoL
30 AugSERBenevento1–1SudtirolD
22 AugSERBenevento1–2ModenaL
14 AugCOPFiorentina4–1BeneventoL
9 AugCOPBenevento5–3RavennaW
1 AugFRIFrosinone2–2BeneventoD
16 MaySERLR Vicenza1–4BeneventoW
9 MaySERBenevento1–0S.S. ArezzoW
26 AprSERBenevento2–2Audace CerignolaD
Head to Head
Carrarese vs Benevento·recent meetings
1Carrarese wins
1Draws
2Benevento wins
2 Jun ’24Benevento2 – 2CarrareseSerie C Promotion Playoff
28 May ’24Carrarese1 – 0BeneventoSerie C Promotion Playoff
