Raphael Odogwu (with the ball) battled against the Juve Stabia defense. © Photos: FC Südtirol

The air is getting thinner and thinner for FC Südtirol.

FC Südtirol ended 2025 with a defeat. This means the situation is becoming increasingly dire for the Red and Whites at the bottom of the Serie B table.

27 December 2025

From: dl

The situation remains unchanged: FC Südtirol has been waiting for a win for exactly three months and now 13 games. On Saturday, FCS lost 0-1 to Juve Stabia. In the table, Fabrizio Castori's team has slipped into a relegation playoff spot, with the bottom five teams currently separated by only three points.

First things first: FC Südtirol didn't put on a bad away performance in Castellammare di Stabia (near Naples). However, the return on investment was once again too meager. FCS lacks penetration in attack and a Plan B. South Tyrol's only professional club is simply too predictable going forward in their 3-5-2 formation. This is also drawing increasing criticism from coach Castori.

Frederic Veseli and Karim Zedadka (right) during the away game against Juve Stabia.

Andrea Giorgini (who played in Bolzano until the summer) and his teammates had little trouble defending their lead. Juve Stabia, strong at home and coached by former Milan defender Ignazio Abate, weren't necessarily the better team, but they were more effective than FC Südtirol. Among those making the early goal conceded was goalkeeper Marius Adamonis – his second such error this season.

FC Südtirol's next match isn't until the new year: On January 10th, the Red and Whites will host Spezia Calcio at the Drusus Stadium. Then the... notable winter signing Simone Verdi It will be their first time participating. The fact is: FCS needs points – and urgently.

Juve Stabia – FC Südtirol 1:0

Juve Stabia (3-5-2): Confente; Ruggero, Giorgini, Bellich; Carissoni, Pierobon (from 75. Baldi), Leone, Correia, Cacciamani (from 75. Duca); Candellone, Maistro (from 67. Burnete).
Coach: Abate

FC South Tyrol (3-5-2): Adamonis; Pietrangeli (from 57. Tait), Kofler, Veseli; El Kaouakibi, Molina, Tronchin (from 66.Mallamo), Martini (from 8.Casiraghi), Zedadka (from 57.Davi); Merkaj (from 66. Pecorino), Odogwu
Coach: Castori

Gates: 1:0 Maistro (19th minute)

Serie B, matchday 18

Table