On the 15th of February, at 14:00 GMT, all attentions will be turned to Stadio Silvio Piola, Vercelli, Italy, as Pro Vercelli host Triestina. This encounter counts for the 27th round of the Italian Serie C, Girone A. The hosts are just 4 points above the relegation playoffs zone while the visitors are 3 points away to a safe spot.
Pro Vercelli vs Triestina: The Battle for Survival
The hosts are unbeaten in their last 5 games as they registered 3 wins and 2 draws. Yet, despite finding the back of the net 9 times, their unstable defense line suffered 6 goals in the process. That clearly explains the -10 goal difference, and the sum of 22 goals scored and 32 conceded after 25 rounds. On the other hand, our visitors recorded 3 victories, a draw, and a loss in their last 5 matches. They scored 10 goals and conceded 5, so far with a total of 26 scored and 34 conceded.
Despite Triestina’s better goal average per match, Pro Vercelli are in a better position on the league table. Le Bianche Casacche occupy the 15th spot with 30 points; whereas L’Unione are ranked #17. And as we are heading towards the end of the season, with just 13 rounds left, there is an urgency on both sides to collect most of the remaining points in order to avoid relegation.
H2H Stats and Prediction
In the recent four head-to-head encounters between these two teams, Triestina won 2 of them, and Pro Vercelli was victorious in 1 and the 4th, which happens to their latest meeting, ended in a draw. It seems we don’t have a clear favorite here and the game can go either way.
As we are still 11 days away from kickoff, the bookmakers haven’t presented their offers yet. But as the things stand now, the 1X2 market is likely to be valuable. However, each team still has to play the 26th round match before this duel. And only then we will be able to present you the insider prediction you deserve.
Update
The 26th round of the Italian Serie C is over and our teams in this duel have not moved an inch in the standings. Pro Vercelli were defeated by 2-1 on the road whereas Triestina won by a goal to nil against the 6th placed Trento. Our hosts’ performance in the last round was impressive, but failed to convert the goal opportunities created. While our visitors, on other hand, had an average performance which was enough to do the work.
Marco Banchini’s preferred 3-5-2 system allowed them to control the midfield and still play more on the opponents’ half, thus creating more scoring chances. However, this method might be easily cancelled by the defensive system (4-3-1-2) deployed by Attilio Tesser. Consequently, Triestina will rely on counter attacks.
With the odds around @2.38 for the home win, @2.90 for an away victory, and @2.80 for a draws, it is quite difficult to make a call here. However, the home field advanatage will play a big role. Pro Vercelli have better home results compared to Triestina’s away record of just 3 wins in 13 matches. That being said, I will back the hosts to win this match. You can also be part of the winning team by open an account at the best betting platform.