FC Sudtirol (home)
- Fabrizio Castori’s side are more pragmatic and set up in a similar 3-5-2 formation, albeit in a much more compact and rigid fashion.
- They sit deep, remain narrow and will want to counterattack with quality.
- But FC Sudtirol have failed to win their last three home games in Serie B, with two defeats and one draw, and they look set to have a tough time in this one.
Modena (away)
- Andrea Sottil’s men sit sixth in the division after 32 matches, taking 50 points, while FC Sudtirol are 11th with 39 after 33 games, but both teams are likely to have their sights set on similar places for the 2025-2026 campaign.
- Sottil’s approach is very much possession-based and proactive pressing.
- He has instilled a 3-5-2 system in Modena that is proactive, disciplined and can be ruthless when on their day.
- Modena have lost their last two away trips in Serie B.
Head-to-Head
- Sudtirol’s last 5 head-to-head meetings with Modena in all competitions have produced 1 win each and 3 draws.
- The most recent clash in Serie B was a 0-0 affair and this looks set to be equally as cagey, so the 1.83 odds on ‘Both Teams to Score - No’ appeal.
Key Players
Ettore Gliozzi is Modena ’s primary outlet in attack with 11 goals in 32 Serie B games so far this season, while Silvio Merkaj leads the way for Sudtirol with nine in 31 .
Betting Insights
- Modena are favourites and the 2.42 odds on an away win is about right given they are much further up the table and in much better form, having taken 7 points from their last 15 available in Serie B (W2, D1, L2).
- The 1.65 on under 2.5 goals also appeal as Modena’s pressing game should ensure that the home team can’t get many balls into the box to trouble the visitors.
Prediction
Modena should have enough attacking quality and pressing intensity to edge out Serie B side FC Sudtirol Bolzano in what could be a cagey encounter in Bolzano on Saturday.
