The upcoming Serie B clash betweenReggiana andBari on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM comes at a critical juncture in the 2025–26 campaign. As of the latest update following matches played on October 5, 2025, Reggiana sits in 14th place with 18 points, narrowly avoiding the relegation zone after a mixed run of form: one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. Their home record remains their strongest asset, with three wins at the Mapei Stadium this season. Bari, meanwhile, occupies 9th place with 21 points, showing signs of stability but lacking the consistency to push into the playoff conversation. Their away form has been shaky, with just one win in five road games, and they’ve conceded in each of their last four away fixtures, exposing defensive vulnerabilities.

Historically, the head-to-head between these sides has been tightly contested, with their most recent meeting on February 15, 2025 ending in a 1–1 draw in Bari. That result extended a trend of low-scoring, tactical battles — five of the last six meetings have seen under 2.5 goals. Reggiana holds a slight psychological edge from their 2–0 away win in the reverse fixture last season, but Bari has dominated possession in recent encounters, often controlling the tempo without converting chances. Key to this match will be the midfield duel between Reggiana’s creative hub Luca Mazzitelli and Bari’s combative anchor Riccardo Sottil. With Bari’s top scorer, Fabio Pecchia, sidelined for the season due to a ruptured ACL, and Reggiana’s defensive leader Alessandro Sersanti suspended after accumulating five yellow cards, both teams enter with significant personnel gaps. Reggiana’s new manager, Marco Baroni, has shifted to a 4–2–3–1 system to better utilize pace on the counter, while Bari’s interim coach, Daniele De Rossi, has reverted to a 4–4–2 to shore up defensive structure.

With only 12 matches remaining, this fixture carries heavy playoff and survival implications. Reggiana must win to climb out of the relegation shadow, while Bari needs points to close the gap on the top six. Expect a cagey, high-intensity match with Reggiana looking to exploit Bari’s inconsistent backline on the break, particularly through winger Simone Pafundi. Bari’s best chance lies in set pieces — they’ve scored 40% of their goals from corners and free kicks this season — and will look to target Reggiana’s aerially weak center-back pairing. The Mapei Stadium crowd, known for its vocal support, could be the decisive factor. If Bari fails to convert early chances, Reggiana’s home momentum may prove too much to overcome. A 1–1 draw remains the most likely outcome, but a late Reggiana goal could send shockwaves through the relegation battle.

Team	Best Odds
Bari	+174 Smarkets	+160	+156	+160	+162	+165	+160	+172	+165	+160	+160	+156	+165	+173	+174	+160
Draw	+210 BetMGM	+210	+210	+210	+198	+190	+190	+183	+195	+205	+210	+210	+196	+201	+200	+210
Reggiana	+186 Smarkets	+175	+172	+165	+178	+176	+175	+176	+180	+180	+180	+172	+180	+185	+186	+165

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