Ternana Calcio and AS Bari are set for a tense showdown on Thursday as they clash in their relegation decider to stay in Italy’s Serie B.
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, both teams will be fighting tooth and nail at the Stadio Libero Liberati to secure their spot in the league.
Match Preview
With just two points separating Ternana from Bari in the final standings, the home side needs only a draw to guarantee their survival.
The question is, can Ternana leverage their home advantage, or will Bari manage to overturn the odds?
In the first leg, Ternana managed to salvage a draw thanks to Gaston Pereiro’s late equalizer, extending their unbeaten run to three games.
Before this, they had notched up two consecutive 1-0 victories.
Despite these recent positives, Ternana’s overall season record shows they won just 11 out of 38 matches, with 10 draws and 17 losses.
However, they have been relatively strong at home, losing only three of their last 12 league games in Terni.
Bari, meanwhile, are on a four-game unbeaten streak, although they have only one win and three draws to show for it.
Their form over the last 14 Serie B matches is underwhelming, with just one victory.
Bari’s away record is particularly concerning, as they have failed to win any of their last 13 away games and have only two wins in 19 away matches this season.
Their defensive issues on the road are evident, having kept just two clean sheets and conceding over 1.5 goals eight times.
Head-to-Head:
Bari have avoided defeat against Ternana this season, securing one win and two draws. However, their overall recent record against Ternana isn’t great, with just one win in their last nine meetings and three losses.
Team News & Updates:
For Ternana, Antonio Raimondo, on loan from Bologna, has been a key player, scoring nine goals and providing one assist this season.
On the Bari side, Giuseppe Sibilli stands out as their top scorer with 11 goals and four assists across all competitions.
Prediction & Analysis:
Given the first leg’s close contest, another tight game is on the cards.
Both teams have struggled offensively, so we predict another low-scoring draw, with each team likely scoring under 1.5 goals.
This result would be enough for Ternana to secure their place in Serie B for next season.
- Ternana Calcio 1-1 AS Bari