GROTTAZZOLINA - BRESCIA

Italy - Serie A2, Round 22

The 22nd day is a key day for most of the scheduled matches. Grottazzolina-Brescia is definitely one of them. The two teams, both in tenth place with 28 points, will play a fundamental match in view of the play-offs, just three points away from the two teams. Similar precedents for Grotta and Brescia, who in recent times have not been showing continuity and solidity in their game. 3 wins in the last 5 for the hosts, who come to the game with slightly higher morale. 2 wins in the last 6 for Tiberti's Brescia and his teammates. One statistic that we have already pointed out sees Grotta's field as a "mini-fortress". Since the beginning of the season, the Marche-based team has won 7 out of 10 matches played at home, including teams such as Bergamo, Santa Croce, and Cuneo. The match will certainly be intense, where Brescia will not give anything away to the hosts but will rather be a thorn in their side throughout the game. It is very likely that the match will not be resolved before the fourth set, but we still feel inclined to side with the hosts. Grottazzolina has the right mix of talented young players and experienced players in the category. It has also shown to be able to manage very well complicated matches like Sunday's (see Tie-Break last home game) and to have a firepower weapon in the ball in two against any opponent. Last but not least, the "home factor", which in a small, poorly lit and certainly fiery arena like that of the Marche-based team is worth even more.