Monday 19/05/2014, 20:00, Italy Serie B, Round 38, Bari vs Cittadella
Bari vs Cittadella Betting Preview
Three rounds are left to be played in Italy's Serie A and most teams have nothing to fight for, as neither relegation nor promotion are upon them. Bari is not one of them, as they can still clinch the 8th place that would send them into the playoffs for the first flight. In order to join this select group of teams, they will need to win tonight against Cittadella, who is far from certain that relegation is no longer a threat.
Bari vs Cittadella Betting Odds
Bari 1.80, Draw 3.40, Cittadella 4.70
Bari vs Cittadella Betting Tips
The hosts are pretty confident in their ability to make a formidable comeback, as they have already closed the gap separating them from the leading pack. With a single defeat in the last 8 games and 7 victories, Bari will also be facing a direct competitor one week from now.
Spezia will give them a run for their money on Sunday, but if Bari wins tonight they could be playing for a draw on the road. Both Cittadella and
Novara are threatened by the specter of relegation and will play conservative football on the road, but the latter will be inclined to take more chances.
Cittadella is still sitting above the relegation area with two points ahead of Varese and a game in hand, so they must feel pretty good about their chances. On the flip side, they will be playing against Empoli and Lanciano before Serie B comes to an end, with both opponents being engaged in the race for promotion. Two points in the remaining 3 games or a victory in any of them should be enough to avoid relegation.
Coralli will be the only striker for the visitors tonight, as coach Foscarini will field a prudent 5-4-1 starting formation, perfectly suitable for their purpose. Galano and Silva will pair upfront for Bari for the 38th time this season and the two 23 year old players have scored a combined 37 goals so far.
Key Facts
- Bari is the most in-form team in Serie B with 5 victories in the last 6 games and one defeat.
- The two teams met 4 times so far with Bari playing hosts and Cittadella is still winless on the road.
Bari vs Cittadella Betting Prediction
Motivation is at its highest in both camps, but while Cittadella will be fighting for a draw tonight, the hosts have higher expectations. Both tradition and form favor Bari, so odds of 1.80 are good enough for those thinking to place a wager on this fixture. Back the hosts at full strength with Winner Sports.
Bet: Bari @ 1.80 with Winner Sports
