Serie B 2025-2026: Spezia-Pescara, the likely lineups

Spezia and Pescara take the field Saturday at 12:30 p.m., in the match valid for the 18th day of Serie B. At the Picco they face two teams immersed in the salvation struggle, both looking for a result that can boost the end of the year and usher in 2026 with a new spirit.

Donadoni&#8217s Spezia presents itself with some important returns and with the will to end the round of the season as close as possible to 20 points (after seventeen games they are 14). The 3-5-2 is confirmed: in front of Mascardi, Hristov will return alongside Wiśniewski and Mateju, while in midfield, Esposito’s disqualification weighs heavily, giving way to Nagy at the direction, supported by Kouda and Cassata. In attack, Vlahovic risks his place and could be replaced by Lapadula, an expected former, alongside Artistico.

Pescara, last but on the rise after Gorgone&#8217s arrival on the bench (disqualified for Saturday&#8217s game and replaced by deputy Testini), arrives at Picco with renewed confidence. On the field, the Adriatics will line up with Capellini, Brosco and Gravillon in defense, while Corazza and Letizia will act on the flanks in the absence of Faraoni. In the middle, Dagasso, recovered, could see himself again, along with Valzania and one of Caligara and Olzer. Up front, the Tonin-Di Nardo pair is confirmed.

Probable lineups

Spezia (3-5-2): Mascardi; Wiśniewski, Hristov, Mateju; Vignali, Cassata, Nagy, Kouda, Aurelio; Lapadula, Artistico. All. Donadoni

Pescara (3-5-2): Desplanches; Capellini, Brosco, Gravillon; Corazza, Caligara, Valzania, Dagasso, Letizia; Tonin, Di Nardo. All. Gorgone (disqualified, benched Testini).

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