Tournament: Serie B Italy
Game Time: August 23, 2024, 14:30
Venue: Stadio Alberto Braglia (Modena)
In the 2nd round of Serie B on August 23, 2024, Modena will host Bari. Both teams are looking to bounce back after disappointing results in their opening matches. Modena will be eager to impress their home fans, while Bari seeks to recover from a surprising defeat.
Key Statistics and Trends
Modena:
- Recent Form: Modena went six consecutive matches without losing in regular time before their last defeat.
- Home Advantage: This will be Modena's first home game of the season.
- First Half Performance: Modena wins the first half in 14% of their matches.
Bari:
- Recent Form: Bari’s unbeaten streak of ten matches came to an end recently.
- Scoring Consistency: Bari has scored at least once in their last 14 matches.
- First Half Performance: Bari wins the first half in 20% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Modena: Modena has made significant strides after overcoming financial difficulties, stabilizing themselves in Serie B. The addition of Grégoire Defrel, a seasoned Serie A forward, is expected to bolster their attack. They started the season with a loss to Südtirol, but playing at home should give them a boost.
Bari: Bari, rejuvenated under De Laurentiis, had a rough start this season, losing to Juve Stabia at home. The team has undergone substantial changes, with several new players like Lasagna, Novakovich, and Radunović expected to make an impact. They will be looking to bounce back quickly to avoid a poor start to the season.
Possible Starting Lineups
Modena (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Gagno
- Defenders: Cittadini, Pergreffi, Zaro, Caldara
- Midfielders: Palumbo, Magnino, Iddrissi, Battistella, Santoro
- Forwards: Liotti
Bari (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Radunović
- Defenders: Obertin, Vicari, Pucino
- Midfielders: Dorva, Sibilli, Benali, Maiello, Favasuli
- Forwards: Lasagna, Sgarbi
Head-to-Head Matches
The last three encounters between these teams in the 2022-2023 season ended in 1-1 draws, indicating closely contested matches.
Free Prediction for the Match: Modena vs Bari
Given that Modena is playing at home and Bari’s recent form has been shaky, both teams are likely to play cautiously, but goals should be expected. We recommend betting on "over 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.86).
Prediction: Over 2.0 Goals
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