Avellino
- Avellino are in a bit of a rut and without a win in their last five games, although they have two draws to show for their efforts.
- Avellino are winless in their last three home games.
- They average 1.29 goals per game at Stadio Partenio.
- Davide Ballardini’s men are a transition-focused team that can be very direct, playing a 3-5-2.
Padova
- Padova are slightly better than Avellino, earning 33 points from 27 games to put them 10th.
- Avellino sit 13th with 30 points from 27 games.
- Padova have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five Serie B matches.
- Matteo Andreoletti’s men play a 3-5-2 and rely on wide wing-backs to take the ball from back to front.
- They recently recorded a 2-1 win at Modena, a narrow loss to Sampdoria and a draw at Bari.
- Padova's away record in Serie B stands at five wins, three draws and six defeats, having conceded 17 goals on the road.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head battle will be won by the team that gains control of the wing-backs and the one that gets on the end of turnovers more quickly.
Key Players
- Tommaso Biasci is Avellino’s main striker.
- Patrick Enrici has hit a purple patch, scoring two of Avellino’s last three goals in their past five games.
- Cristian Buonaiuto has been Padova’s outstanding midfielder, providing three assists in their last five.
Betting Insights
- Odds: 3.44 for an away win (Padova) - an attractive option given recent form.
- Padova are favoured in the double chance market.
Prediction
- Backing Padova to take all three points looks a good play.
- The match may be decided by control of the wing-backs and who reacts quicker to turnovers.
