Italy SuperLega – Round 13
UBE-PADOVA, 06/01/24 CET 18:00
The first match of the day is between Lube and Padova, competing for three points in Civitanova Marche in the second game of the year. Lube is undoubtedly the favorite, with Zaytsev and his teammates needing three points to stay glued to the third position from their current fourth place. Apart from having a roster unquestionably superior to Kioene Padova, Lube has just exited the Italian Cup, losing 3-1 against Monza. This is undoubtedly an additional motivation for the Marchigiani to perform well in front of their home crowd. Lube is the favorite, with predictions of 3-0 or 3-1.
PIACENZA-MILAN, 06/01/24 CET 18:00
Piacenza and Milan clash for the second time in five days. The cup match on January 3, which ended after five exhausting sets with Milan winning in a tiebreaker, was a taste of a truly exciting rivalry. Despite Piacenza's loss and poor performance in the exchange, they remained closely tied to the match. Milan, on the other hand, is a team known for being compact, solid, and capable of expressing organized and high-level volleyball. We expect another genuine and balanced match on Saturday, where both teams have the potential to win at least one set. However, we lean towards Piacenza, which, despite the poor attack percentages in the last game, held its ground for five sets. Hoping for a better performance from the home team, we believe Piacenza can go 1-1 in the double encounter with Milan.
TARANTO-TRENTO, 07/01/24 CET 17:00
An analysis of Taranto-Trento leaves no doubts. Trento is the clear favorite. Trento, the undisputed leader and already a semifinalist in the Italian Cup, arrives in Taranto in excellent form. For us, this is a one-sided game: Trento will come out victorious.
MODENA-VERONA, 07/01/24 CET 18:00
Modena is our favorite in the direct clash between the yellow-blues and Verona's team. According to our analysis, Sunday's match is a crucial opportunity for Modena, called upon to overcome a significant rough patch that has lasted for three games, leading to their exit from the Italian Cup after a tough 3-0 loss to Perugia. Juantorena and his teammates are obligated to win against Verona, currently at 17 points like Modena but in a much better moment. With four wins in the last five games for the visitors, who come to Modena with the right mood, it will be a tough match, but Modena will likely come out on top.
PERUGIA-MONZA, 07/01/24 CET 18:15
Perugia-Monza will undoubtedly be an exciting, high-level, and intense match. Both teams are in excellent form, having both qualified for the final four in the last Wednesday's Cup. Although the game is expected to be long, we believe that currently, Perugia's gameplay and individual talents are superior to those of Monza. It won't be easy, but Perugia is the favorite.
CISTERNA-ACI CASTELLO, 07/01/24 CET 20:00
Cisterna-Aci Castello is a key match in the relegation perspective. The two teams enter the field knowing that the specific weight of these three points is greater than usual. Currently, with a six-point difference, the home team has the opportunity to extend their lead over the Sicilians, who are currently at the bottom of the table. For Saturnia, zero points in this away game could mark the beginning of a truly disastrous period, with the survival goal becoming increasingly distant. We expect a tense, intense match where both teams will want to perform well. However, Aci Castello is currently in a state of form and psychological condition among the worst, with zero victories in the last five and a situation that struggles to improve. In the end, Cisterna will likely come out on top.