Italy – Serie A2, Round 24
PORTO VIRO-CANTU (09-03-24 CET 19:30)
Porto Viro-Cantu is the match that has given us the least trouble in terms of analysis. We believe that Porto Viro is overwhelmingly favored to win. With only three days left in the regular season, Cantu sails in calm waters, mathematically safe, and out of the playoff race. On the contrary, Porto Viro occupies the eighth position, the last one for the playoffs, and is therefore called to confirm itself and obtain the three necessary points to stay close to the competitors.
REGGIO-RAVENNA (09-03-24 CET 19:30)
Reggio Ravenna is a less predictable match than it may seem. Although we consider Ravenna significantly superior and the main candidate for victory, we know that Reggio desperately needs points to avoid the playoff lottery. Therefore, we expect a game where the home team will do everything to secure some points. For us, Ravenna is the favorite, but Reggio could win at least one set.
BRESCIA-SANTA CROCE (10-03-24 CET 15:30)
Brescia is firmly in the playoff zone, and what they do in these next three games will determine their playoff placement. Santa Croce, on the other hand, reacts too late, and although not yet mathematically excluded from the playoffs, it faces a tough task. A defeat in Brescia would mean that the playoff dream ends. For this reason, we expect an intense game played by both teams to secure the win, and although we consider Brescia the favorite to win, we predict that both teams could win at least one set.
PINETO-GROTTAZOLINA. (10-03-24 CET 15:00)
Pineto-Grottazzolina represents a match where Pineto has something more at stake. The home team is in excellent form, having just won the derby and direct clash against Ortona away from home by 3-0, playing a perfect game. Pineto has shown, especially at home, to rise to the occasion against top teams, so we anticipate a high-level match. Although we consider Grottazzolina superior on paper, we predict that Pineto could win at least one set.
CASTELLANA-PORDENONE (10-03-24 CET 17:00)
Castellana-Pordenone, for us, is a match for Over because although we consider Pordenone significantly superior to the home team, we are at a point where motivations may count even more. Driven by a fervent arena, the home team desperately needs survival points. The team has shown to be in a continuous upward trend and to have all the tools to attempt the feat. For us, it's a match where both teams could win at least one set.
SIENA-AVERSA (11-03-24 CET 18:00)
A match similar to the previous one where we consider the home team vastly superior. Siena is heavily favored.
CUNEO-ORTONA (10-03-24 CET 17:00)
Ortona showed us last Sunday that they are unable to turn the tide, confirming the negative moment of the Abruzzese team. Now comes another prohibitive game where Ortona, desperately searching for points, is called to the task. Cuneo, on the other hand, still in the fight for the second spot with Siena, has the opportunity to take home 3 points. For us, Cuneo is heavily favored.