Clash of the Titans: Spezia vs Modena
Spezia Calcio is on a roll. The 'Eaglets' have been soaring high in Serie B, with a recent 4-0 demolition of Carrarese Calcio. The star of the show? Francesco Pio Esposito, the 19-year-old sensation on loan from Inter Milan, who bagged a brace and now leads the league with 11 goals. Under Coach Luca D'Angelo, Spezia's defense has been rock solid, conceding just 6 goals in their last 10 matches. At home, they're a fortress, averaging 2.2 goals per game while letting in a mere 0.4. The Stadio Alberto Picco is their fortress, and Modena FC will find it hard to breach.
Modena's Mid-Table Struggles
Modena FC is in a bit of a rut. Sitting 12th in Serie B, their recent form has been inconsistent. A 1-1 draw against Frosinone highlighted their struggles, despite dominating possession. Antonio Palumbo's equalizer was a rare bright spot. Modena's away form is shaky, with no wins in their last 5 trips. Their defense has been leaky, with only 3 clean sheets in their last 6 games. Scoring has been an issue too, with just 1 goal per game on average. Their last away win against Spezia was back in 2006, a stat that doesn't bode well for their upcoming clash.
Historical Edge to Spezia
History favors Spezia in this matchup. In their last 9 home games against Modena, Spezia has won 5, drawn 3, and lost just once. The goal difference is in their favor too, 13-8. Modena hasn't beaten Spezia in their last 5 meetings, with the most common result being a 1-1 draw. But with Spezia's current form, a repeat of last season's 1-0 home win seems more likely.
Prediction: Spezia to Triumph
Given Spezia's formidable home form and Modena's away woes, the scales tip heavily in favor of the home side. Expect Spezia to capitalize on their momentum and secure a win. With Modena struggling to find the net, it's unlikely both teams will score. Prediction: Spezia to win, both teams not to score.
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