Italy SuperLega – Round 7
CISTERNA-MODENA 25/11/23 17:00 CET
Cisterna-Modena is a direct clash, where the two teams will battle for the three points at stake. Currently, Modena sits in sixth place, followed by Cisterna, level on points with the Emilians. Both teams have had a similar, at times fluctuating, and inconsistent performance. However, Modena has a history, technical prowess, organizational strength, and ambitions significantly superior to those of Cisterna, which in recent years has primarily aimed at avoiding relegation. Despite being a challenging match, where Latina will have the advantage of playing at home, we expect a more mature Modena, with key players aware of the importance of securing a victory. Modena's win is not simple but probable.
LUBE-TARANTO 26/11/23 17:00 CET
Lube, among the top 4 in the league, plays at home. Taranto faces a challenging away game, coming from the bottom of the table with 0 wins and only 3 points. It doesn't take much to understand that, for us, Lube will easily handle Taranto and secure a full three points.
TRENTO-ACICASTELLO 26/11/23 17:00 CET
Another top-versus-bottom clash of the day. Second in the standings, playing at home, against the last-placed team, which faces a true journey across Italy from Sicily to Trento in an attempt to achieve their second victory in seven games. We feel sorry for the long trip the Sicilians will endure, but for us, Trento could never falter in matches like this. Trento is favored to win.
VERONA-PERUGIA 26/11/23 17:00 CET
Verona has recently displayed improved volleyball compared to the start of the season. Adjustments in reception, coupled with better understanding between setter and attackers, have shown technical and tactical growth. However, for us, this is still not enough to counter a volleyball powerhouse like Sir Perugia, which, being at the top of the class, will undoubtedly seek to confirm its superiority against a team that, on paper, is significantly inferior. We believe Leon and his teammates will win in Verona, although they might concede at most one set to the home team.
MONZA-PIACENZA 26/11/23 19:30 CET
Monza-Piacenza is a true big match of the day. The third and fourth forces of the league, separated by just one point, will face each other on Sunday in the seventh round of the Superlega. Both teams come into the game with the bitterness of their last defeat, with Monza losing at Trento and Piacenza losing at home against Perugia. Piacenza, however, also loses in the cup, and the news of Romano being out for the entire season does not create a positive atmosphere among the Piacenza players. Monza, on the other hand, even in Trento, shows that they play well, make few mistakes, and defend effectively. We expect a Sunday with a great volleyball display, with the outcome hanging in the balance throughout the match. However, we want to take a risk and align ourselves in favor of the home team, which, in our opinion, could bring the challenging match home in front of their fans and take advantage of Piacenza's current difficulties.
MILANO-PADOVA 26/11/23 19:00 CET
Milano-Padova is a match that has posed some analytical challenges for us. Milano is the overwhelming favorite according to all bookmakers, but for us, the game is not worth the candle. Milano is currently just outside the relegation zone, along with Padova, both at 7 points. We don't feel comfortable picking a favorite, but we certainly don't see a match with such a predictable and Milan-favored outcome. For us, it's a real, long, and complicated game.