National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Gladiator or US Bitonto that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Gladiator and US Bitonto.
Gladiator form and stats
Last season, Gladiator's Coppa Italia Serie D journey ended in the 1st round.2W-1D-0L is the hard facts regardless of venue in the Coppa Italia Serie D for Gladiator. Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for Gladiator with their five defeats in a row. Not since the Insieme Formia game, 38 days ago, have they avoided a loss.
The fans are hoping that Gladiator will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 2-5 away loss in the Serie D: Girone G game against CynthiAlbalonga. A goal frenzy last time out for Gladiator, with a total of 7 goals in the match against CynthiAlbalonga. Fun stuff to watch!
Ahead of that match, Gladiator lost 0-2 at home to Cassino.Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Sassari Torres are coming to town in four days.
US Bitonto form and stats
Last season their Coppa Italia Serie D adventure ended in the 1st round.The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Bitonto have lost on their last two travels.
Bitonto play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-2 to Casertana.
A draw for Bitonto before that, at their own venue hosting Bisceglie (0-0).A new game in only four days for Bitonto, the Serie D: Girone H home match versus Nardo. Busy days.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head data (for the former two meetings): Gladiator won zero games, one match ended with a draw and US Bitonto have one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / oneGladiator missing players
US Bitonto missing players
| Gladiator | US Bitonto | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 3 | Won | W | 5 | 13 | ||
| 7 | 6 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 6 | ||
| 38 | 14 | Scored | S | 14 | 38 | ||
| 31 | 11 | Conceded | C | 14 | 27 | ||
| 88% | 82% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 80% | 73% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 72% | ||
| 48% | 27% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 58% | 56% | ||
| 28% | 27% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 20% | ||
| 16% | 9% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 48% | 45% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 56% | ||
| 36% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 32% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 20% | ||
| 3.8 | 3.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.3 | 4.4 | ||
| 5 | 5.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 3.6 | ||
| 3.2 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.5 | 2.8 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 8.2 | 8.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.3 | 10.4 | ||
| 2.7 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 4.8 | ||
| 56% | 70% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 26% | ||
| 8.3 | 8.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.8 | 7.2 | ||
| 3 | 2.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.3 | 2.4 | ||