National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Calcio Padova or Imolese that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Calcio Padova saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Serie C: Girone A. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Piacenza.
Calcio Padova form and stats
Last season, Calcio Padova's Coppa Italia Serie C journey ended in the finals.Calcio Padova shared the glory with Piacenza in their last match, an away game that ended all square 1-1.
Before that game, the home loss against Novara with the scoreline 1-2.This is expected to be a close game, with Calcio perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Calcio Padova as a small favourite), we find 8 games. Calcio Padova has won 2 of these, drawn 3 and lost 3.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Calcio Padova as they have a new game in only three days, a Serie C: Girone A match thankfully also at home. Union ArzignanoChiampo are visiting.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Calcio Padova friendly games in pre-season: Calcio Padova played two friendlies, won 1, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Calcio Padova scored {4 goals} and conceded 6 in these two games.
Imolese form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Pordenone in order to reach 2nd round of Coppa Italia Serie C. Imolese was sent out of Coppa Italia Serie C in the 2nd round last season.It's the second away game in a row for Imolese, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus Fermana last time out.
Preceding that game, the 0-3 loss visiting Gubbio's place.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Imolese playing away and similar expectations, we found 10 relevant matches. Results were 0 Imolese wins, 1 draw and 9 defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Imolese are hosting Olbia in the Serie C: Girone B only three days away.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last three matches): Calcio Padova one win, one draw and Imolese one victory. As for goals, zero matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three games had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  M. Liguori 3 goals |  O. Stijepović 3 goals |  J. Dezi 2 goals |
Calcio Padova missing players
Imolese missing players
| Calcio Padova | Imolese | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Won | W | 2 | 8 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Lost | L | 9 | 11 | ||
| 24 | 15 | Scored | S | 11 | 22 | ||
| 27 | 15 | Conceded | C | 29 | 39 | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 86% | 88% | ||
| 52% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 79% | 72% | ||
| 40% | 58% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 71% | 52% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 29% | 20% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 7% | 4% | ||
| 36% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 44% | ||
| 40% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 21% | 32% | ||
| 36% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 43% | 36% | ||
| 5 | 5.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3 | ||
| 4.2 | 3.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.2 | 5.4 | ||
| 2.4 | 2.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.4 | 2.8 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 4 | 7 | ||
| 10.3 | 12.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.7 | 6.7 | ||
| 3.8 | 4.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.7 | 2.6 | ||
| 25% | 24% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 34% | ||
| 8.5 | 7.6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13.5 | 11.2 | ||
| 3 | 3.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.6 | 4.7 | ||
