Pisa vs Rimini Match preview

Italian Serie B: Pisa vs Rimini

Another match where points won’t matter much; Pisa secured their sixth place, with eight points ahead of Rimini and Romagnoli haven't got the ambitions for sixth place. Ventura’s side embarrassed themselves in Avellino; they were practically walking on the pitch and the absence of the best players is no excuse. They were absentminded during the whole match so Avellino easily won. Rimini won Triestina in an excellent game with total of seven goals scored. A real shock for the fans was on Monday when coach Leo Acori announced that he is leaving after six seasons spent on the bench. Adriatici hoped that they will keep him in the team but he refused to extend the contract. Milan legend, Billy Costacurta is mentioned as a possible heir.

Pisa getting ready for the play-offs

Pisa don’t stand much chance in Serie A qualifications although these matches are always uncertain and each contestant has the chance. Actually, neroazzurri lost their breath, playing without Cerci and now they hope that Kutuzov will recover. Attacking potential is much weaker now, and the squad that terrorized the hosts across Serie B turned into the side that easily drop points. They have gone a long time without a victory, though they are safe on sixth, but such Pisa belongs more in the midtable than at the top.

Rimini have no major ambitions

This team has a much greater potential than it seems. Rimini form the first part of the season are, as wee see it, a stronger squad than Pisa, but they have no ambitions; they sold the best players so Acori is probably tired of starting each season aiming for the midtable. Adriatici are now on the turning point, the fans have lost patience and want to go a step forward but the team doesn't have the financial potential to fight for Serie A. The best players are planning to leave the team and there have been some speculations about cutting down expense, so they won’t fight for promotion next season. New season could be much harder for Rimini.

Betting Verdict

Rimini are always capable of lifting their play on a higher level against stronger teams; they somehow play with greater motivation, so Pisa can hardly be the favourites here. They hardly win at Arena Garibaldi, without Cerci their play has no sense. That is why we believe that Rimini won't lose.

Team news : Genevier, Juliano and Trevisan are latest injury doubts for Pisa. Cerci and Kutuzov are injured. Cardinale and Regonesi are suspended for Rimini.

Our tip: Bet 6 on Rimini not to lose
Odds 1.44 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers