Padova – Avellino

Padova host Avellino in a tightly contested Serie C clash, with both sides sitting on seven points but occupying different spots on the table – Padova in 11th and Avellino in 8th. The home side have scored five and conceded six, while the visitors enjoy a marginally better goal difference, having netted seven and let in six. Both clubs have enjoyed identical records of two wins, one draw and two defeats, making the encounter a true test of consistency. A win for Avellino could see them close the gap on the playoff places, whereas Padova will be eager to climb out of the lower half and turn their negative goal balance around.