Avellino - S.S. Arezzo

Avellino and S.S. Arezzo meet on 22 August 2026 for the opening matchday of the Serie B season. Both sides enter this fixture looking to reset following their recent exits from the Coppa Italia. Avellino arrive at Stadio Partenio-Adriano Lombardi after a difficult 3-0 defeat against Monza, while S.S. Arezzo experienced a mixed run in the cup, securing a solid 2-0 victory over Union Brescia before falling 1-0 to Cagliari in their most recent competitive outing.

The collision at Stadio Partenio-Adriano Lombardi marks the first opportunity for both squads to establish momentum in the league. The expected XI for Avellino features a front three of Tommaso Biasci, Daniel Fila, and Raffaele Russo, while S.S. Arezzo are expected to rely on the attacking trio of Camillo Tavernelli, Muhamed Varela Djamanca, and Alessandro Arena. With both teams eager to move past their recent cup results, the question remains which side can better adapt to the demands of the new season.