Our prediction for this Serie B match:
Spal and Ascoli, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the Serie B table, face each other at Stadio Paolo Mazza in what is expected to be a close encounter. Spal are fighting hard to secure the Serie B survival, while Ascoli are eyeing a place in the playoffs. The Gli Spalini proved their worth in a 2-0 win over Como, and they are surely capable of matching I Picchi in front of home fans.
Defender Francesco Vicari, who suffered an injury at the weekend, is rated doubtful for the hosts. Ascoli, on the other hand, were beaten by both Brescia (0-2) and Lecce (1-3) in the previous two away games, which is yet another reason why home win should be considered. Anthony Fontana is sidelined with injury, while fellow midfielder Filippo Felicioli faces race against clock to be fit for the match.
Highlighted Player (Alberto Pomini):
Alberto Pomini is a 185-cm-tall goalkeeper who played for Verona during his youth career. In 2001 he moved to San Marino and he made 17 league appearances for the club in the Serie C2. At the end of the season he signed a deal with Bellaria and after playing 20 games for the club, he moved to Sassuolo in 2004.
Pomini played for the Neroverdi in the Serie C2 back then, but the club have been making progress year by year. Sassuolo are currently playing in the Italian top flight, but it has to be noted that Pomini did not see any game action in the 2015/2016 Serie A campaign. The Italian goalkeeper wore No. 17 on his shirt between 2008 and 2012, but following Davide Bassi’s departure he received number 1 shirt.
Alberto Pomini was born in Isola della Scala, Italy on 17 March, 1981. He has a contract with Sassuolo which expires at the end of the 2016/2017 Serie A campaign. His agent is Danilo Caravello.