National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Sorrento or Gladiator that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Sorrento nor Gladiator as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Sorrento form and stats
Last season their Coppa Italia Serie D adventure ended in the 32nd finals.Sorrento's previous game was a Serie D: Girone H match also played at home, ending 3-1 versus San Giorgio. The home side are looking to build on that result.
A 1-1 draw away in the Serie D: Girone H before that, with Molfetta Calcio the opponent.Sorrento are traveling soon after this match as the Serie D: Girone H match at Nola 1925 awaits in four days.
Gladiator form and stats
Gladiator was sent out of Coppa Italia Serie D in the 1st round last season.The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Gladiator have lost on their last two travels.
Home advantage was not enough for Gladiator in their previous game, as they lost their Serie D: Girone G-match, hosting SSC Giugliano, 0-2.
Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Atletico Uri's place.The schedule is very tough for Gladiator now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Serie D: Girone G game at Lanusei is waiting in only four days.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the former two meetings featuring these two contenders are: two wins for Sorrento, zero draws and zero wins for Gladiator. Over 2,5 goals: zero times; under 2,5 goals: two games.Sorrento missing players
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| Sorrento | Gladiator | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 6 | Won | W | 7 | 11 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Drew | D | 1 | 7 | ||
| 10 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 7 | ||
| 30 | 20 | Scored | S | 23 | 41 | ||
| 39 | 13 | Conceded | C | 16 | 30 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 80% | 69% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 84% | ||
| 44% | 38% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 52% | ||
| 36% | 38% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 23% | 28% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 16% | ||
| 44% | 38% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 56% | ||
| 28% | 46% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 32% | ||
| 32% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 15% | 20% | ||
| 4.1 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 3.5 | ||
| 4.7 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.7 | ||
| 2.9 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.5 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | ||
| 7.3 | 9.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 6.5 | ||
| 2.9 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.8 | ||
| 31% | 20% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 65% | ||