Serie B 2025-2026: Avellino-Bari, the likely lineups

Friday at 9 p.m., at the Partenio Stadium, Avellino will take on Bari in the thirty-sixth round of Serie B. The hosts want to give continuity to the last two useful results, the Pugliese absolutely need points to move away from the hot zone of the standings.

At the moment, Moreno Longo’s team is fourth-last with only one point ahead of Pescara, Spezia and Reggiana and, as a result, cannot afford to make mistakes.

Ballardini is banking on his proven form. In front of Iannarilli, the defense will be led by the experience of Izzo. In midfield, Palmiero will manage the rhythms with Besaggio and Sounas, while Palumbo will act on the three-quarter. In attack, trust the Russo-Favilli tandem.

Longo chooses a denser team in the middle of the field. Cerofolini will lead the back section composed of Mantovani, Odenthal and Nikolaou. In the middle, Braunoder will pair with Artioli, while Piscopo and Dorval will act on the outside lanes. In the three-quarter space will be given to the quality of Maggiore and Rao, both supporting the only offensive terminal Moncini.

Probable formations
AVELLINO (4-3-1-2): Iannarilli; Cancellotti, Izzo, Enrici, Fontanarosa; Besaggio, Palmiero, Sounas; Palumbo; Russo, Favilli. All. Ballardini.
BARI (3-4-2-1): Cerofolini; Mantovani, Odenthal, Nikolaou; Piscopo, Artioli, Braunoder, Dorval; Maggiore, Rao; Moncini. All. Longo.

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