Pescara vs Modena Prediction - 18th January 2026

The Serie B clash between bottom-placed Pescara and seventh-placed Modena presents a classic battle of a struggling defense against an inconsistent attack. On paper, Modena should be clear favourites sitting 15 points and 13 places above their hosts, but recent form tells a more nuanced story that could offer value for the savvy bettor. Pescara's position is dire – just 14 points from 19 games with only two wins all season. Their recent ten-game stretch shows why: one win, four draws, and five losses, conceding a worrying 20 goals while keeping zero clean sheets. However, they've shown a stubborn ability to score, finding the net in eight of those ten matches, including against top sides like Frosinone (1-2) and Catanzaro (3-3). Their 2-2 draw with mid-table Juve Stabia just five days ago demonstrates they're not rolling over despite their league position. At home, they average just 0.80 goals scored but face a Modena side that concedes 1.20 on the road. Modena's season has been solid if unspectacular, but their recent form is concerning. Two wins, two draws, and six losses in their last ten represents a significant dip, including defeats to Padova (0-2), Monza (1-2), and Venezia (1-2) in their last three outings. Their away record shows just a 20% win rate with 0.80 goals scored per game, though defensively they've been reasonably tight with 1.20 conceded. The head-to-head history heavily favours Modena, who have won all three previous meetings, including a 2-1 victory earlier this season. Statistically, Modena dominates possession (53.8% to 46.0%), takes more shots (19.3 to 15.9), and completes passes more accurately (82.0% to 78.1%). Yet Pescara creates chances, averaging 5.5 shots on target – identical to Modena's figure – suggesting they can threaten despite their league position. The key question for bettors is whether Pescara's leaky defense (2.00 goals conceded per game) will be exploited by a Modena attack that has struggled for consistency on the road. Conversely, can Pescara's persistent scoring (11 goals in 10 games) break through a Modena defense that has kept three clean sheets in their last ten? **Key Points:** - Pescara has scored in 8 of their last 10 matches despite being bottom - Modena has kept clean sheets in 3 of their last 10 but conceded in 7 - Head-to-head: Modena won all 3 meetings, with both teams scoring in 2 - Recent form: Pescara improving slightly (1 win, 3 draws in last 5), Modena declining (1 win in last 5) - Defensive vulnerability: Pescara conceded 20 goals in last 10 with zero clean sheets - Goal environment: Combined average of 2.10 goals per game from recent form Given the odds of 1.91 for Both Teams to Score, there appears to be value here. Pescara's inability to keep clean sheets (0% in last 10) suggests Modena will likely score, while Pescara's persistent scoring against various opposition indicates they can trouble a Modena side that has conceded in 70% of recent matches. The historical meetings support this pattern with both teams scoring in two of three encounters. While the match outcome could go either way – Modena are favourites but in poor form – the goal markets offer clearer value.