Ravenna FC is preparing to face its first home match of 2025, hosting Sammaurese at the Benelli in a clash between two teams with very different objectives.

The giallorossi, fresh from a clear and unquestioned away win against Prato, arrive at this match in high spirits. After overcoming some flu-related issues earlier in the week, the team is almost at full strength, with only long-term absentees Nappello and Drapelli sidelined. There’s also curiosity surrounding the new signing Carlo Ilari, a key addition in the Ravenna’s winter transfer market who is immediately vying for a starting spot to show his worth to his new fans.

Their opponents will be a Sammaurese side determined to collect points and move away from the lower regions of the standings. The San Mauro Pascoli team has recently changed its coach, bringing back Stefano Protti, under whom they enjoyed great results in the past. The club has also strengthened its squad during the winter transfer window, adding experienced players like Merlonghi, Ferrani, and Forte. Daniele Forte, in particular, is a notable ex-player with a significant past: he helped Ravenna win Serie D in the 2016/2017 season, contributing with 11 goals.

Ravenna, buoyed by a ranking that sees them just one point from the top, wants to maintain the stellar performance shown under the guidance of Marchionni. In the league, in fact, the yellow-reds have only dropped points to Tau, the then-leader, in a goalless draw. Otherwise, the team has only collected victories in the 11 matches played, a record that confirms the excellent work of the coach and the team.

On the Benelli field, freshly maintained to address long-standing drainage issues, Marchionni’s yellow and red team wants to make the best start to their 2025 home season and deliver a performance that will excite the yellow and red fans. The appointment is set for 2:30 PM.