Scafati should find their rhythm on their home court against a severely depleted Varese squad, while over in Serie A1 Women, Macerata’s continuity will test a completely rebuilt Bergamo side enough to extend the match. The key for Scafati is exploiting the absence of Varese's primary playmakers, and for Macerata, it is capitalizing on Bergamo's lack of chemistry in their season opener.
Varese travels to Scafati missing their main playmaker William McDowell-White and key scorer Amedeo Della Valle. Without their primary facilitators, Varese's impressive shooting efficiency from their opening game is unlikely to hold up on the road. Scafati had a poor offensive showing in their opener, but returning home with their rebuilt roster under coach Piero Bucchi provides the perfect opportunity to bounce back. Varese also has their upcoming European Champions League debut against Murcia to look forward to, which may serve as a distraction.
In volleyball, Bergamo made massive talent upgrades by adding stars like Elena Pietrini and Kendall Kipp, but they retained only two players from last season. Such a massive roster overhaul usually leads to early chemistry issues. On the other side, Macerata has had their fully healthy squad training together since late September. Their new setter, Roberta Carraro, spent the last two years at Bergamo, giving her deep familiarity with the environment and extra motivation to ensure her team puts up a strong fight.
