**Modena's looking sharp in preseason, but a local derby always spices things up.** 🔥 The Canarini have been dominant in friendlies — they hammered Virtus Bolzano 5-0 and edged Trento — though that loss to Cagliari keeps them honest.

Cittadella Vis Modena will be scrappy and fired up for the local bragging rights, but Modena's form and firepower gives them a clear edge here.

Key storylines:

- **Modena's attack** looks lethal with D. Montevago and A. Imputato leading the line after that 5-0 thrashing
- Local pride on the line in a derby atmosphere — expect intensity and closing-down play from both sides
- **P. Mendes** and **G. Caso** will need to control the midfield tempo to unlock space upfront

Expected lineups:

- **Modena**: L. Consiglio, B. Nieling, D. Tonoli, D. Adorni, G. Beyuku, S. Nador, S. Santoro, G. Caso, P. Mendes, D. Montevago, A. Imputato

Prediction:

**3-1 Modena.** The hosts' rhythm and conditioning should tell in the second half, even if Cittadella Vis Modena makes it competitive early.