Sudtirol vs Modena - Serie B

The history between Sudtirol and Modena lends this Serie B fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on April 11, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul on Wednesday as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Serie B contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Sudtirol have held their own of late, D in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 50%. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, D over their last five with a campaign win rate of 50%. Where Sudtirol have built their campaign on solidity, Modena have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. The fact that Oxford ultimately fell five points short of the total needed to stay in the Championship shows that it would have required top-half - almost play-off - form during the second half of the season.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Sudtirol will look to impose their style on home soil, while Modena are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. It isn't clear yet that this will definitely be a winger, with Maresca and sporting director Hugo Viana flexible over their attack.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. New goalkeeper signing Kayne van Oevelen could go out on loan, while striker George Hirst and right-back Harry Clarke both have Championship interest but Ipswich are seeking permanent offers.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With positions in the Serie B table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.