Struggling Bari Faces Avellino in Serie B Clash: A Battle of Teams Seeking to Turn the Tide in the Italian Championship

Bari's recent form has been far from impressive, with the team failing to secure a win in their last seven league matches. Their latest defeat, a 1-2 loss to Catanzaro, has significantly dampened morale. Adding to their woes, Bari is grappling with a critical absence as their key forward, Sibilli, is suspended by the sports court. This is a considerable blow, especially given Bari's existing struggles in scoring goals. Furthermore, the defence will need to be adjusted due to the call-up of defender Doval. Positioned precariously near the relegation zone, Bari is desperate for points, and their home advantage offers some solace. Avellino's away performances this season have been consistently poor, with four losses in their last six away league games and five losses in their last ten. A major concern for Avellino is their porous defence, having conceded 20 goals in their last ten matches, averaging two goals against per game. Although they managed a 2-2 draw against Palermo in their recent match, the defensive quality remains questionable. Despite Bari's historical advantage in head-to-head matches, the value of this is lessened by their current problems up front, particularly the absence of their main striker. Although Bari is highly motivated to avoid relegation, their attack may struggle to convert opportunities into goals. Considering both teams' current struggles, a draw appears to be a reasonable outcome. The match is expected to be closely contested with a low number of goals predicted. Score prediction: 1-1