CALCIO PADOVA VS BARI - ITALY: SERIE B MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE B MATCH DETAILS: CALCIO PADOVA VS BARI
As Calcio Padova prepare to host Bari on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
CALCIO PADOVA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Calcio Padova, currently 13th in the standings with 29 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 24 points. They've earned 14 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
BARI PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Bari, sitting 19th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CALCIO PADOVA VS BARI
Recent meetings between Calcio Padova and Bari have favored Bari, with Bari claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Sampdoria, Calcio Padova recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Sorrentino, Villa, Sgarbi, Belli, Barreca, Di Maggio, Harder, Capelli, Bortolussi, Varas, Seghetti. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Bari's last outing came against Sudtirol, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 3-5-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Cerofolini, Mantovani, Odenthal, Cistana, Dorval, Braunoder, Traore, Mane, Piscopo, Cavuoti, Cuni. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Calcio Padova are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Calcio Padova and Bari are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR CALCIO PADOVA VS BARI
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Calcio Padova's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Bari's games average 1.9 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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