SPEZIA HOSTS MODENA IN SERIE B CLASH AMID DIVERGENT FORM

SPEZIA, Italy (Interstat) — Spezia looks to build on a crucial road victory when it hosts a struggling Modena side in a Serie B match on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

The matchup at Stadio Alberto Picco pits two Italian clubs on contrasting trajectories. Spezia (8-4-3) arrives with momentum after a 1-0 away win over Virtus Entella on Monday, solidifying its position in the upper tier of the table. Modena (4-6-5), meanwhile, is mired in a slump, having lost its last two matches, including a 2-1 home defeat to Catanzaro on Monday.

Recent form heavily favors the hosts. Spezia has collected 10 points from its last five league matches, including notable wins over Entella, Sampdoria and a stunning 2-0 victory over Inter Milan in October. Their attack has shown potency, scoring three or more goals in three of their last seven outings.

Modena’s campaign has been defined by inconsistency. After a promising 3-0 win over Juve Stabia in early November, the Canaries have managed just one point from their subsequent three games, scoring only once. Their road form offers little comfort, with just one win in their last five away from home.

Historically, this fixture has been closely contested. The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw for Saturday’s encounter, suggesting a tight, potentially cagey affair.

For Modena, the match represents a critical opportunity to halt its slide before the holiday fixtures. Manager Alessandro Nini will demand a response after the disappointing home loss. Spezia, under the guidance of manager Luca D’Angelo, will view this as a prime chance to secure three points against a direct mid-table rival and maintain pressure on the promotion playoff places.

Key tactical battles will likely unfold in midfield, where Spezia’s organization will be tested against a Modena side desperate to create chances and rediscover its early-season scoring touch, which saw it net two goals in three separate October matches.

Following this match, Spezia travels to face Frosinone on Dec. 20. Modena returns home to host Venezia on the same date.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) at Stadio Alberto Picco.