AVELLINO, Italy (Interstat) — A crucial Serie B clash with playoff implications is set for Friday as Avellino hosts Bari at the Stadio Partenio-Adriano Lombardi.

The match, scheduled for April 24, 2026, pits two sides with contrasting recent form. Avellino enters with momentum, coming off a 2-0 road victory over Mantova on April 18. Bari, meanwhile, is reeling from a heavy 3-0 home defeat to Venezia on the same date.

The head-to-head history suggests a tight contest. The teams played to a 1-1 draw in Bari on Dec. 27, 2025. A statistical projection from Interstat also forecasts a 1-1 draw for this encounter.

Avellino (Wolves) have been inconsistent at home but showed resilience in their latest outing. Their form has been mixed, with a draw against Catanzaro and a loss to Palermo preceding the Mantova win. Key results include a 3-2 home win over Sudtirol and a 2-1 victory at Virtus Entella in March.

Bari (Galletti) faces a crisis of confidence. The Venezia loss extended a dismal run, which includes a 2-0 defeat at AC Monza on April 11. While a 3-1 win over Modena on April 6 showed promise, it is surrounded by heavy losses: 4-0 at Pescara, 3-0 at home to Carrarese, and a 2-0 defeat at Monza. Their last clean sheet was a 0-0 draw with Spezia on Feb. 11.

The table positioning adds stakes. Both teams will view this as a must-win to bolster their respective campaigns, with the playoff race intensifying.

For Bari, stopping the defensive bleeding is the immediate task. For Avellino, capitalizing on home advantage against a struggling opponent is key.

Following this match, Avellino travels to face Empoli on May 1. Bari will host Virtus Entella on the same date.

Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. local time (1845 GMT).