Italy – Serie A2, Round 18
AVERSA-PORDENONE, 27/01/24 CET 19:30
According to our analysis, Aversa vs. Pordenone might be less predictable than it seems. Pordenone, a team clearly superior to the Campana, is considered the favorite by us. However, watch out for Aversa, which hasn't won in a month and is hunting for crucial points for survival. Last but not least, the home advantage, which in a heated arena like the one in Naples, adds an additional element of risk. Therefore, our two recommendations:
- Aversa to win a set
- Pordenone to win the match
CANTU-SIENA, 28/01/24 CET 15:00
Siena has demonstrated excellent volleyball and team solidity in the last few games, a level of performance not seen before. Since December 10, Siena has not lost a match, earning them the third position, just one point behind the second. The guests are our favorites due to their strong desire to perform well and attempt to surpass Cuneo. We see the game as not easy, but too important for Siena.Our favorites are the guests.
BRESCIA-RAVENNA, 28/01/24 CET 17:00
Brescia vs. Ravenna is a genuine challenge, with both teams in excellent form. Only 4 points separate Brescia from Ravenna, and playing at home gives Ravenna the opportunity to narrow the gap against a direct opponent like Brescia. The trend is positive for both teams, with 4 wins in the last 5 games and organized, solid volleyball. We anticipate a long, complicated match where both teams could win at least one set. We don't feel confident predicting a win for either team. For us, it's a match for OVER.
SANTA CROCE-ORTONA, 28/01/24 CET 17:00
After incorporating a significant new addition to the diagonal and having Patriarca back at the net, Ortona won convincingly last Sunday, defying everyone's expectations. On the other hand, despite Santa Croce's positive trend in recent games, they lost 3-0 to a superb Ravenna last Sunday in an away match. We perceive the home team's desire to return to good form in front of their fans against a manageable opponent like Ortona. On the other hand, we see a determination from the visitors to confirm their recent success and snatch crucial points for survival. The match is more complicated than it may seem, but for us, Santa Croce is still the favorite.
PINETO-CUNEO, 28/01/24 CET 17:00
Pineto finally breaks free from the super-negative trend that lasted for months, winning a difficult direct clash with Castellana. On Sunday, they host the Piedmontese in a match that is anything but easy. Two recommendations for this match: Cuneo to win, now with the tenth consecutive positive result and a roster that is superior at least on paper. Pineto to win a set, having introduced a new opposite and regained some lost enthusiasm. Additionally, the home advantage could inspire the hosts to attempt an upset. For us, Pineto could win at least one set.
PORTO VIRO-REGGIO EMILIA, 28/01/24 CET 17:00
Porto Viro vs. Reggio Emilia is the eighteenth round of the championship. The black and pink team hosts the Emilians in a rather delicate match. Porto Viro, on their second consecutive home game and having defeated the formidable Grottazzolina 3-1, arrives at the match in the best possible conditions. A venue that serves as a fortress, a roster that we consider superior to the Emilian one, and a moment of enthusiasm for the home team lead us to predict Porto Viro to win the match.
GROTTAZOLINA-CASTELLANA, 28/01/24 CET 18:00
The most classic of head-to-heads.
Grottazolina, still the leader of the championship, hosts the Puglian team of Castellana, currently in the penultimate position in the standings. Grottazolina is not in a brilliant moment, and the two defeats in the last five games demonstrate that. This makes our analysis even more inclined in favor of the home team, which cannot afford to make a mistake in a game like Sunday's.