Match Overview

On the 28th of September 2024 at 00:30, the Serie B round 7 match between Cittadella and Frosinone will occur. Cittadella is motivated to avoid another scoreless battle and is likely to demonstrate an improved offence. The team has experienced difficulties in the respective aspect but will expect the performance of Claudio Cassano to resolve the problem. Frosinone has played two previous matches without scoring a single goal and failed not to concede them either. Their defence is weak, with Ebrima Darboe unavailable as he has to serve a red card suspension. Also, it remains unclear whether Giorgio Cittadini will participate in the Cittadella match. Both clubs have now to avoid another failure, but Cittadella’s home-ground status and weak links on Frosinone’s side will impede the visiting club.

Match Detail

• Date: 28th September 2024
• Time: 00:30
• Venue: Stadio Piercesare Tombolato, Cittadella
• Competition: Serie B, Round 7

Pitch Report

The pitch at Stadio Piercesare Tombolato is perfectly fine, which means that both teams can attack and defend in equal measure with the possibility of passing the ball efficiently. However, in the present match, there is the possibility of clear weather that may become a contributing factor for better performance and good conditions for passing. In other words, the field is ideal, whereas the attackers have to apply more pressure to the defenders.

Points Table

Team A Analysis: Cittadella

• Key Player: Claudio Cassano (Forward) – Claudio Cassano is set to be the key player for Cittadella, and having a potential return to the starting lineup will be relied on to end its run of having not scored.
• Probable Playing XI:
  • Kastrati (GK)
  • Donnarumma
  • Carriero
  • Perticone
  • Pavan
  • Vita
  • Amatucci
  • Crociata
  • Cassano
  • Magrassi
  • Lores Varela

Team B Analysis: Frosinone

• Key Player: Luca Moro (Forward) Joint Darboe is suspended, and Mirko Cittadini is doubtful. Thus, Luca Moro carries the team’s attack and seeks spaces in the opposing side’s defence.
• Probable Playing XI:

• Turati (GK)
• Oyono
• Kalaj
• Monterisi
• Sampirisi
• Gelli
• Garritano
• Brescianini
• Caso
• Moro
• Baez

Dream11 Picks

• Top Picks: Claudio Cassano (Cittadella), Luca Moro (Frosinone), Mario Sampirisi (Frosinone)
• Captain: Claudio Cassano
• Vice-Captain: Luca Moro

Public Opinion

Public opinion on Cittadella vs Frosinone is controversial. Many believe that it is going to be a head-to-head struggle with few goals. Given Cittadella’s strong defence and a home-field advantage, there are more chances for a positive outcome for the club. The absence of proper defence in Frosinone also gives hope to its fans. Oppositely, those who support Frosinone are afraid that instability and defence problems can result in yet another loss.

SWOT Analysis

Cittadella:

• Strengths: Strong home record and a disciplined defence. The team is hard to break down, particularly at home, and the inclusion of Cassano in the attack may give the visitors the attacking threat they have been lacking.
• Weaknesses: A lack of goals. Their current long run without scoring has been reflective of their form throughout the season, where they have desperately struggled to convert opportunities into goals. This has handicapped their overall play and left their attack somewhat one-dimensional.
• Opportunities: Frosinone’s poor defence offers the visitors an excellent opportunity to finally end their dismal run of form. They will look to stack their hosts’ at the back.
• Threats: However, if they do indeed attempt to throw men forward in their attempts to find the net, they could be made to pay on the break.

Frosinone:

• Strengths: Individual talent in the forward line such as players like Luca Moro can be match-winners if they are given enough space and time to work. Although vulnerable, their attacking talent is still quite apparent in recent matches.
• Weaknesses: Defensive issues have defined Frosinone in recent weeks, with the most recent heavy loss indicating just how bad the unit has been. After having conceded 7 goals in two successive defeats, it is clear that the defenders lack the organization and stability to prevent their opposition from breaking through.
• Opportunities: Given Cittadella’s goalless form in recent weeks, Frosinone might have a good opportunity to have more possession to control the tempo of the match. If they show enough discipline and determination in their performance, they might have enough to go on and take some points with them.
• Threats: Despite their defensive issues, Frosinone may be heavily reliant on away form, rendering a potential loss all the more dangerous. With home advantage too, Cittadella may be able to play with more freedom in attack and in their desperation to win, apply relentless pressure that the travelling side cannot handle.

Prediction

Cittadella will win against Frosinone given the outputs of both teams in the season. Frosinone is experiencing problems in scoring goals and producing winning opportunities, which simply suggests its loss in the upcoming match. Moreover, Frosinone’s unbeaten streak is likely to be ended in such a rival as Cittadella; though the win may not be devastating, one can predict a 1-0 or 2-1 score.