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

The Saturday of the 18th day of Serie B closes with the challenge between Bari and Avellino. Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. at the San Nicola. The Lupi want to return to the three points to get closer to the play-off zone, while the Galletti are looking for a success that has been missing for almost two months to get out of the relegation zone.

Without Dorval, who is committed to the African Cup of Nations, and Darboe, who is still out with a long muscle strain, Vincenzo Vivarini is leaning toward confirming the 3-4-2-1. Between the posts space for Cerofolini, with Pucino, Kassama and Nikolaou making up the defensive trio. In the middle of the field it will be Verreth and Braunöder’s turn, while on the outside lanes Dickmann and, in all likelihood, Antonucci will act. On the three-quarter takes shape the Castrovilli-Partipilo pair, called upon to supply the only forward Moncini.

On the opposite front, Raffaele Biancolino, who must forgo the disqualified Fontanarosa, should rely on Daffara between the posts, behind the defensive line formed by Cancellotti, Šimić and Enrici. The midfield dike formed by Palmiero and Sounas, while Palumbo, who will act in the three-quarter, will have the task of supporting the offensive pair Biasci-Tutino.

Probable lineups

Bari (3-4-2-1): Cerofolini; Pucino, Kassama, Nikolaou; Dickmann, Braunoder, Verreth, Antonucci; Castrovilli, Partipilo; Moncini. Coach: Vivarini

Avellino (3-4-1-2): Daffara; Cancellotti, Simic, Enrici; Missori, Palmiero, Sounas, Milani; Palumbo; Biasci, Tutino. Coach: Biancolino