REF’s picks

US Avellino hold the upper hand here facing a struggling Padova side stuck in the lower reaches of the table. The hosts boast stronger recent form and home advantage at the Partenio-Adriano Lombardi, though they must cope without several injured players.

1. 1US Avellino sit higher in the standings and took four points from their last two home fixtures.
2. 2Calcio Padova arrive on a poor run with four defeats from their last five outings.
3. 3Injuries to key Avellino players like Tommaso Cancellotti could disrupt their rhythm and give Padova an opening.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.