Spezia (Home)
- Spezia are 20th in the Serie B 2025/2026 standings with 30 points from 34 matches.
- They are without a win in five matches (D1, L4) including their last three games (L3).
- Luca D’Angelo took charge of the Aquilotti in March 2026 and his appointment has brought a renewed sense of defensive structure, compactness and purpose to the team.
- Spezia have played a 3-5-2 or 3-4-2-1 system under his stewardship, relying on a compact base and players being solid in possession.
- Gabriele Artistico is their most potent attacking player, the Italian’s 11 goals in 29 Serie B 2025/2026 matches providing their biggest spark.
- They have conceded 23 goals from 17 home matches this term (W4, D5, L8).
FC Sudtirol Bolzano (Away)
- FC Sudtirol Bolzano are 10th with 40 points from 34 matches.
- They are without a win in their last five matches (D3, L2) but are unbeaten in their last two (D2).
- Sudtirol are also a three-man defense team, but they are more vertical and play with more tempo than Spezia.
- Silvio Merkaj has nine goals in 32 Serie B 2025/2026 games to lead the line for Sudtirol.
- Emanuele Pecorino has chipped in with two goals in his last five appearances.
- Fabrizio Castori has done a fine job since taking over in December 2024 and the team are more solid and disciplined than they have been in recent seasons.
- Their away record is 3 wins, 10 draws and 4 defeats from 17 away matches this season, and they concede an average of 1.18 goals per match.
Head-to-Head
- In their last head-to-head three months ago, FC Sudtirol won 2-1 at home.
- The last three matchups have produced one win apiece and a tie.
- Sudtirol have failed to win any of their previous two trips to Spezia.
Key Players
- Gabriele Artistico - 11 goals in 29 for Spezia.
- Silvio Merkaj - 9 goals in 32 for Sudtirol.
- Emanuele Pecorino - 2 goals in his last five appearances.
Betting Insights
- The odds for an away win in this one are 3.0.
- An away victory looks more likely, but both sides should get on the scoresheet.
- Good value on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals in this Serie B clash.
Prediction
- Expect both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
- Prefer FC Sudtirol to edge the win.
