PADOVA, Italy (Interstat) — Padova and Reggiana meet Sunday in a Serie B match with both sides looking to build on narrow victories last weekend.

The fixture at Stadio Euganeo is set for a 3 p.m. local (1300 GMT) kickoff.

Padova (12-9-12) enters with momentum after a 1-0 home win over Empoli FC on April 12 snapped a four-match winless streak in the league. That result kept the club in the middle of the table, but within striking distance of the promotion playoff places.

Reggiana (11-8-14) also earned three points on April 12, defeating Carrarese 2-0 at home. That victory was a welcome rebound from a 3-1 loss to Pescara on April 6. However, their form has been inconsistent, with just two wins in their last eight league matches.

The head-to-head history favors Padova, which won the season’s first meeting 2-1 at Reggiana on Dec. 13. That result is part of a stronger recent pattern for the hosts, who have lost only once in their last five home matches across all competitions.

Reggiana’s road form presents a significant challenge. The club has managed just one victory in its last seven away fixtures in Serie B, being outscored 13-3 in that span. Defense has been a persistent issue, conceding three or more goals in four of those seven matches.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw.

Both teams have crucial fixtures following this match. Padova will travel to face Virtus Entella on April 25, while Reggiana hosts Palermo the same day. The final weeks of the season will be critical for clubs aiming to secure a spot in the promotion playoffs or avoid the relegation zone.

Sunday’s match will be officiated by a crew from the Italian Football Federation. No significant player absences were reported by either club in pre-match announcements.