PESCARA, Italy (Interstat) — Pescara will host Spezia in a Serie C match Sunday, with both clubs aiming to strengthen their position in Italy’s third tier. The matchup is organized by Serie C in Italy. Spezia enters the contest with a 4-0-1 record across all competitions. Pescara is 2-2-1.

Spezia’s attack has been led by Simone Mazzocchi, the player to watch. Mazzocchi scored in each of his past two matches, finding the net in a 3-1 win against Vis Pesaro and a 2-0 win against US Livorno 1915. He played 78 minutes in both games. Earlier, he logged 79 minutes in a 2-1 win at Sambenedettese. Spezia’s most recent result was a 3-1 victory over Vis Pesaro, powered by goals from Alessandro Cardinali and Mazzocchi, while Riccardo Sganzerla played the full match. Spezia also has wins over US Livorno 1915, Sambenedettese and Campobasso, plus a draw at Grosseto. The club has scored in each of its five matches and has conceded three goals.

Pescara will rely on defender Francesco Donati, who has played every minute of his past three matches. Donati went the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 win at Vado, a 2-1 loss at Atalanta U23, and a 0-0 draw against Ravenna. He received a yellow card at Atalanta U23. In Pescara’s most recent match, a 1-0 win at Vado, Donati was joined by Filippo Pellacani and Luca Valzania among the most productive players. Pellacani played 90 minutes, and Valzania played 89. Pescara’s season has included wins over Vado and Vis Pesaro 1898, a draw with Ravenna, and losses to Atalanta U23 and Forlì. Pescara scored three goals in its loss at Forlì and posted a 2-0 win over Vis Pesaro 1898. The club has shown it can create chances but has also been vulnerable defensively.

The matchup pits Spezia’s unbeaten record against a Pescara side that has alternated results. Spezia has been especially effective in recent weeks, winning four of five. Pescara has two wins, two losses and one draw. Both clubs will aim to improve their standing in Serie C. The game will be played in Pescara, with Spezia serving as the visiting team. Pescara will look to use home advantage, while Spezia will seek to continue its strong form. Spezia has won away at Sambenedettese and drawn at Grosseto. Pescara has won at Vado and lost at Atalanta U23 and Forlì.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Spezia 2, Pescara 1. Interstat’s ELO system gives Pescara a 62.8 percent probability to win.