AC Reggiana 1919
- Davide Dionigi has built a solid foundation for Reggiana after saving the club from relegation last term, having moulded the team into a compact, defence-first unit.
- Reggiana’s wing-backs are a key component of Dionigi’s structure, which involves sitting deep and compact, using the width to transition into the attack and then defending in lines to try and suffocate the opponent’s creativity.
- Cedric Gondo is their main focal point up front and a capable ball-holder, but the team aren’t prolific goal scorers, and our AC Reggiana 1919 vs Padova betting tips suggest that goals could again be at a premium here.
- Tobias Reinhart and Matteo Rover provide two options off Gondo for Reggiana with the former notching decisive goals in key league wins, which is a key angle in the AC Reggiana 1919 vs Padova betting tips given the lack of attacking depth in both squads.
Padova
- Mattia Bortolussi is the only reliable out and out finisher on the field for Padova, who have been far from free-scoring themselves this term - something to consider for your AC Reggiana 1919 vs Padova betting tips.
- Lorenzo Crisetig is the midfield metronome who makes the system tick with his organisation and composure, while Marco Perrotta makes the back line solid and disciplined.
Head-to-Head
- Reggiana are 9th in the Serie B table after 15 rounds with 20 points - two more than Padova in 12th with 18 points.
- Both teams have been inconsistent of late with Reggio registering one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five games in league and cup - with three of those contests finishing 0-0 or 1-0 or 0-1, which fits well into the AC Reggiana 1919 vs Padova prediction of a tight, low-scoring match.
- The Padovani have a similar sequence of results over their past five with one win, two draws and two losses with most of those games finishing 1-1 or 0-1.
- They have drawn five of their past six meetings since 2015 and Padova have won the other, but those results have all been low-scoring.
Key Players
- Cedric Gondo is their main focal point up front and a capable ball-holder, but the team aren’t prolific goal scorers.
- Tobias Reinhart and Matteo Rover provide two options off Gondo for Reggiana with the former notching decisive goals in key league wins.
- Mattia Bortolussi is the only reliable out and out finisher on the field for Padova, who have been far from free-scoring themselves this term.
- The injury to Kevin Lasagna, who brings Serie A experience and movement to Padova’s front two when fit, could be telling on this clash.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers have priced under 2.5 goals at 1.61 in Saturday’s clash of two of Serie B’s more defensively disciplined units.
- Both Reggiana and Padova have produced low scoring averages in Serie B this season, with under 2.5 goals landing frequently in their matches.
- A 1-1 draw is the preferred correct score bet as Reggiana are the slightly stronger side right now at 2.42 against 3.06 for the visitors.
- The draw looks the more likely outcome of Saturday’s game at Mapei Stadium with the 3.05 on offer.
Prediction
- The conditions are likely to be foggy and chilly for this game in Reggio Emilia, so it could be a slow, tactical chess game with few clear chances.
- Both teams have tended to play low-scoring matches this season and it would be a surprise if both scored in Saturday’s match.
- Expect a tight, low-scoring affair - under 2.5 goals and a 1-1 draw are the picks.
