Italy – Serie A2, Round 23

02/03 March 2024

PORDENONE-RAVENNA
The Pordenone-Ravenna match holds significant importance in the playoff race. The two teams currently sit fourth and fifth, with Pordenone trailing Ravenna by just two points. We anticipate a genuine and lengthy match where both teams could win at least one set. However, we slightly favor Pordenone, who has the opportunity, at home, to overtake Ravenna, especially considering their recent less-than-stellar performances. It'll be a tough and contested match, but we believe Pordenone might come out on top.

SANTA CROCE-PORTO VIRO
Santa Croce-Porto Viro promises to be a closely contested match, where both teams could win at least one set. Both sides will aim to secure three points; Santa Croce to attempt a challenging comeback against Porto Viro, who are nine points ahead. Porto Viro, on the other hand, seeks to solidify their playoff spot with three games remaining. While it will be a hard-fought encounter, we see Porto Viro as the favorites.

REGGIO-CUNEO
Reggio-Cuneo is a match where the technical and tactical gap between the teams is too significant for futile analysis. Cuneo, increasingly on the promotion trail, is our clear favorite to win the game.

AVERSA-CASTELLANA
Aversa-Castellana is a crucial match for survival. Only three points separate the home team from Castellana, which could mean relegation. It's a high-tension match where Aversa has a golden opportunity to distance themselves from relegation and secure a win at home. While both teams could win at least one set, we favor Aversa.

CANTU-BRESCIA
Brescia is tactically and technically superior to the home team. Fresh from a 3-1 victory over Pordenone, Brescia enters the game with enthusiasm and the desire to earn three crucial points, which would significantly affect the playoff standings. For us, the match favors Brescia, especially considering Cantù's motivations are lower, being mathematically out of relegation and playoff contention.

GROTTA-SIENA
OVER
A super match of the day between two strong contenders for promotion. It's a match that could be revisited soon. Despite being first versus second, there's an eight-point gap between the top-ranked team, Marchigiana, and Emma Villas Siena. Both teams played Tie-Breaks in the last round, with Grotta winning, even away at Ravenna. Siena, on the other hand, lost after a lengthy five-set encounter with Cuneo. It's a genuine match where both teams will want to perform well. We predict it will be an Over match.

ORTONA-PINETO
Similar to Aversa-Castellana and adding even more tension, it's an ABRUZZO DERBY. A key match for survival where Pineto, with three points, could nearly secure safety, possibly condemning Ortona to relegation. It's a do-or-die situation for the home team to remain in Serie A2. It's a high-stakes match where both teams could win at least one set, but we slightly favor Pineto, considering their strength and the fact they lost the first derby at home.