PREVIEW: PESCARA HOSTS BARI IN SERIE B CLASH

PESCARA, Italy (Interstat) — Two sides seeking a spark in the Serie B promotion race will meet Sunday when Pescara hosts Bari at Stadio Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia.

The match, scheduled for March 8, 2026, is a replay of a 1-1 draw from Dec. 8. That result is indicative of both teams’ recent struggles to find consistent form.

Pescara (10-11-12) enters on the heels of a 2-0 home loss to Catanzaro on Feb. 10. Their season has been marked by volatility, with a 5-0 loss to Palermo and a 3-3 shootout with Catanzaro among their results. They have won just once in their last five league matches.

Bari (8-14-11) has found goals particularly hard to come by. They are winless in their last four, including a 0-0 draw with Spezia on Feb. 11 and a 1-0 loss to Carrarese on Jan. 10. Their attack has been stifled, failing to score in five of their last nine outings across all competitions. A 5-0 thrashing by Empoli in late November underscores their defensive vulnerabilities.

The statistical outlook suggests another tight, low-scoring affair. Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Pescara 1, Bari 1.

For Pescara, the match offers a chance to capitalize on home pitch and distance themselves from a disappointing recent result. For Bari, the challenge is to unlock an offense that has managed only three goals in its last seven Serie B matches.

The fixture carries weight in the crowded Serie B table, where both teams sit mid-table, needing a string of wins to enter the promotion conversation.

Following this match, Pescara will travel to face Suditrol on March 15. Bari’s next contest is a home match against Reggiana on March 14.