Big clash at the top of the A2 division at the PalaPrincipi arena between Potenza Picena and the league leader Padova. Potenza is still unbeaten at home and has not even lost a set. However, its four game winning streak was interrupted by a poor performance in round five in Matera. Dario Berni is doubtful as he sprained his ankle in training yesterday. After losing at the tie-break in the second round, Padova bounced back with consecutive wins over Brolo, Milan and Sora.

“This will be a tough encounter against a top team – said coach Graziosi – There’s no wonder they are top of the league – But we’ll be at home which could be an important factor. They have a setter, Orduna, who I particularly like because he limits himself to do what he has to do and he reads the situations very well. And we’ll be against other talented players like Giannotti and Vedovotto”.