FROSINONE, Italy (Interstat) — Two Italian Serie B sides heading in opposite directions will meet Sunday when Frosinone hosts Padova at the Stadio Benito Stirpe.

Frosinone enters the April 5 contest in strong form, unbeaten in its last five matches (3-2-0). The Canarini are coming off a convincing 3-1 road victory over Südtirol on March 22, preceded by a 2-1 home win against Bari on March 18. Their attack has been potent, scoring multiple goals in eight of their last ten outings.

Padova, meanwhile, is mired in a slump. The visiting Biancoscudati have lost three consecutive matches, most recently a 1-0 home defeat to Palermo on March 21. Their form shows a single win in their last five games (1-0-4), having been outscored 8-2 during that difficult stretch.

The statistical projection service Interstat simulates a tightly contested 1-1 draw for this matchup. History this season supports a close game; in the first meeting between these clubs on Dec. 8, 2025, they played to a 1-1 draw in Padova.

For Frosinone, the match is a critical opportunity to solidify a promotion playoff position or chase the automatic promotion spots. Manager Francesco Grosso will look to forwards Abdou Harroui and Kaio Jorge, who have been instrumental in the team’s recent scoring surge, to pressure a faltering Padova defense.

Padova manager Massimo Pavanel faces a challenge to stop the slide and keep his team clear of the relegation zone. Finding offensive production will be key; Padova has been shut out in four of its last five losses. The midfield battle, likely featuring Padova’s Lorenzo Crisetig against Frosinone’s Luca Mazzitelli, could dictate the tempo.

This fixture kicks off a pivotal April for both clubs. Frosinone will face a quick turnaround, hosting Palermo on April 10. Padova’s schedule remains demanding, with a home match against Empoli FC awaiting on April 12.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) Sunday.