The opponent: The Lions are preparing to face a solid team, which had a good first round of the championship. Indeed, the Ticino residents occupy fourth place, just behind the leading trio made up of Thun, Etoile Carouge and Neuchâtel Xamax. Before the international break, Benavente’s men held off one of the leaders, FC Thun, with a draw on their home field. A victory would offer the Stadistes a great opportunity to move closer to the top of the standings by coming back to just two points behind Bellinzona. On the statistical side, Dalibor Stevanovic’s protégés will have to closely monitor Rilind Nivokazi, Ticino’s top scorer with three goals, as well as Johan Nkama, one of the best passers in the league with four assists.
The Referees: The main referee of the match will be Deborah Anexassisted by Matthias Sbrissa and of Nicolas Tuberosa. The fourth referee will be He hates it the most.
Special offers: We remind you that two special offers are available this weekend: entry is free for those under 21 upon presentation of a valid identity card and, as part of Pink October (cancer awareness month breast), entry is also free for all women!
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