Italy – Serie A2, Round 19

ORDENONE-GROTTAZOLINA
03/02/24, CET 19:30
Pordenone-Grottazolina is perhaps the most exciting match of the day. Two of the absolute protagonists of Serie A2 clash in this encounter. At this stage of the season, having played 18 matches, almost all teams are experiencing inevitable physical and mental fatigue, and Pordenone and Grottazolina are no exception. Grottazolina, for example, has only lost 3 out of the last 18 games but has suffered two defeats in the last 5, indicating a moment of tiredness for the team. Despite this, Grotta is still at the top of the league, but Siena is now very close to taking the first position. The guests have many motivations to perform well. On the other side of the net, Pordenone, much more stable and consistent, has been surprising since the beginning of the season with a cohesive group, clean volleyball, and excellent management of crucial moments. They are in the fourth position in the standings, very close to rivals, just one point away from the third position and two from the second. The home team will also take the field for three points, which could give them a significant leap over direct competitors. High technical level on both sides, coupled with motivations. We expect and hope for a great match; for us, over points match.

CASTELLANA-PORTO VIRO
04/02/24, CET 15:00
Porto Viro is our favorite, and we tell you that straight away. The visitors are in excellent form, winning convincingly in the last two matches and taking three points against Grottazolina, losing only one set to the league leaders. Castellana, on the other hand, is second to last and desperately searching for points, but they can be a tricky opponent. Given the challenging playing conditions in their arena, we anticipate a tough match, but Porto Viro is expected to win.

RAVENNA-ORTONA
04/02/24, CET 15:00
Despite Ortona showing growth and finding their ideal lineup in recent games, we consider Ravenna the favorite. The home team is in an excellent moment, leaving very little to chance in the last matches. Three points for Ravenna could mean the second position and could happen within the friendly confines of their home. Ortona has made improvements, and the team play has increased exponentially. Although we expect a hard-fought game from the visitors, we believe Ravenna will secure the victory.

CUNEO-SANTA CROCE
04/02/24, CET 17:00
Cuneo, after a streak of 10 consecutive victories, halted the record run and lost 3-2 against Pineto in Abruzzo. For us, this alone is enough to say that Cuneo, in another home match and against such a significant opponent, cannot afford to lose.

SIENA-BRESCIA
04/02/24, CET 17:00
Siena is our favorite. The technical, tactical, and physical moment for the home team is perfect. With 7 consecutive victories and the chance to move within one point of the first position (especially as the first-place team is facing a challenging match in Pordenone), the opportunity for Siena is too significant to let slip away. The game might be challenging, but in our opinion, Siena will emerge victorious.

PINETO-AVERSA
04/02/24, CET 18:00
Pineto, fresh from the achievement against Cuneo, returns to play at home, which is quite significant when the venue is in Abruzzo. Pineto has won the last two matches and has the opportunity on Sunday to regain the serenity that has been missing for too long. On the other side of the net, Aversa also enters the match with high enthusiasm after the 3-0 victory against Santa Croce. For us, it's a complicated match where both teams could win a set, but we feel inclined to favor Pineto.