Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
When playing at home in the Serie C: Girone B, Sambenedettese have managed 2 wins, 2 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 6 games. Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for Sambenedettese with their four defeats in a row. Not since the Cesena game, 28 days ago, have they avoided a loss. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Sambenedettese, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
The fans are hoping that Sambenedettese will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-2 away loss in the Serie C: Girone B game against Reggiana (placed 3rd). Ahead of that match, Sambenedettese lost 0-3 at home to Vicenza.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Sambenedettese have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found nine games) they have won 4 times, drawn 4 and lost 1.
Sambenedettese are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 8 goals in 6 attempts. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 9 goals have been conceded.
There's been little loot from Rimini's travels as they have only collected 3 points from 6 away games in the Serie C: Girone B. Rimini, who have the fewest points (3) away in Serie C: Girone B, only have 0 wins to counter their 3 defeats and 3 draws. Rimini has drawn their two previous away games.
Rimini won their last game, 1-0 versus Vis Pesaro played at home. Preceding that, the 0-1 home loss versus Fermana.
Rimini are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 0 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats. From a total of seven matches.
Rimini find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 7 goals from 6 away fixtures in the league. The Rimini manager R. Cioffi has some worries about the defense as 12 goals have been conceded in these travels.
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