SERIE A1 SUPERLEGA MASCHILE

Italy - SuperLega, Round 3

Cisterna - Milano:
Milan undoubtedly boasts a superior roster compared to Latina; both teams are tied at one point, but Milan's performance against Piacenza, despite a 3-0 loss, involved fighting for every set. In contrast, Latina succumbed to the newly promoted Catania in a crucial match for survival. Milan is favored, but Latina, after the debacle against Catania and playing at home, will aim to redeem themselves and possibly win at least one set.

Piacenza - Aci Castello:
Piacenza, one of the favorites to win the championship, is coming off a Supercup final aired on Wednesday, where Perugia managed to come back from 0-2 and lift the trophy in Biella. This match features the two strongest teams in the league. It will be a tough game where Civitanova will certainly seek redemption after their last defeat. The outcome is uncertain, and apart from predicting a high score, we refrain from picking a definitive winner. Playing at home, Piacenza will aim to recover as soon as possible with a decisive victory over Catania, which struggles on the road and lacks the players to counter them.

Taranto - Padua:
This match is crucial for survival, with Taranto holding one point and Padua yet to score. We expect a hard-fought battle where neither team can afford to relent, predicting at least four sets. However, Taranto is slightly favored to win, playing at home and coming off a tie-break loss to a top team like Trento.

Modena - Monza:
Monza has been showing great play early in the season, so we expect them to win at least one set against Modena. Nonetheless, Modena is the favorite, playing at home in their stronghold, with a roster that is far superior to the Milanese side.

Civitanova - Perugia:
A repeat of the Supercup final broadcast on Wednesday, which saw Perugia overturn a 0-2 deficit to win the cup in Biella. It's a match between the two strongest teams in the league. It's going to be a challenging game, with Civitanova definitely looking to make amends after their recent loss. The match hangs in the balance, and aside from the expectation of a high-scoring game, we do not feel confident in predicting a winner.

Verona - Trentino:
The last match of the day features two high-level teams, with Trento favored in a heated derby, keen to perform well to stay high in the rankings. Verona, still without Keita, is the underdog but could still manage to take a set off Trento, which, despite winning, has consistently allowed opponents to win at least one set in their early matches.