Sudtirol – Padova

Sudtirol host Padova in a clash that pits the league’s second‑placed side, sitting on 11 points from three wins and two draws with a comfortable 9‑3 goal difference, against the 11th‑placed visitors who have gathered seven points after two victories, a draw and two defeats, conceding six while scoring five. The home team will look to extend their unbeaten run and solidify a top‑two position, whereas Padova will need to tighten up defensively if they are to climb out of the lower half of the table. With Sudtirol yet to taste defeat this season, their confidence will be high, while Padova’s recent mixed form makes this a pivotal encounter for both clubs. The match could prove decisive in shaping the final standings, especially if the visitors manage to overturn the odds and snatch points on the road.