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Chiaravalle — Albatro, Serie A

Serie A
Chiaravalle W8 Apr · Away Cingoli · 31:26W11 Apr · Home Fasano · 29:20L18 Apr · Away SSV Bozen · 24:31W25 Apr · Home Cologne · 32:31L12 Sep · Away Cologne · 21:29L19 Sep · Home Albatro · 25:27
25:27
Finished

Kick-off was BST

Albatro L11 Apr · Home Merano/Meran · 31:32L18 Apr · Away Cingoli · 30:31L25 Apr · Home Fasano · 24:26L12 Sep · Away MK Holon · 32:36L13 Sep · Home MK Holon · 23:29W19 Sep · Away Chiaravalle · 27:25
Venue: Palasport di Via Firenze City: Chiaravalle

Match report

Chiaravalle hosted Albatros in Serie A on 19 September 2026, and the visitors took all three points with a 27-25 victory. It was Albatros's first competitive appearance of the season, and they came away with a win rather than the draw they had started with at home. The match itself was tight from the opening whistle. Chiaravalle, who had drawn their opener against Köln two weeks prior, looked to build on their experience. Albatros, fresh from two matches against Holon in mid-September, showed they could compete at this level. The score stayed close throughout, but the visitors found that extra goal when it mattered. I had called for the away win before kick-off, and this time the call was right. The margin was narrow, but Albatros showed they had the composure to see it through. Chiaravalle pushed until the end, but couldn't find the equaliser. Looking at the numbers, Chiaravalle's recent form suggests they're still finding their rhythm. Their draw against Köln and mixed results against Italian opposition point to a team adjusting. Albatros, meanwhile, came into this having lost both matches against Holon, so this was a chance to turn things around. The result leaves Chiaravalle at the bottom of the table with one point from a game, while Albatros moves to eighth place after their debut. It's early days, but the visitors have shown they belong in this division. **Prediction Note:** The away victory was what I predicted with 51% confidence, and it came through in a close contest.

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Recent form

W8 Apr · Away Cingoli · 31:26W11 Apr · Home Fasano · 29:20L18 Apr · Away SSV Bozen · 24:31W25 Apr · Home Cologne · 32:31L12 Sep · Away Cologne · 21:29L19 Sep · Home Albatro · 25:27

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L11 Apr · Home Merano/Meran · 31:32L18 Apr · Away Cingoli · 30:31L25 Apr · Home Fasano · 24:26L12 Sep · Away MK Holon · 32:36L13 Sep · Home MK Holon · 23:29W19 Sep · Away Chiaravalle · 27:25

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