Serie B 2025-2026: Catanzaro-Cesena, the likely lineups

The one between Catanzaro and Cesena will be the last match of 2025 played at Nicola Ceravolo Stadium. The Giallorossi arrive at the appointment in their best moment of the season, strong from four consecutive victories that have rekindled enthusiasm and ambitions. On the other side, however, comes a solid, competitive Cesena, fully in the running for the upper reaches of the standings, ready to defend a three-point lead right over the Calabrians.

Aquilani’s Catanzaro should confirm the 3-4-2-1 that has provided certainty in recent weeks. Pigliacelli will lead the rearguard, with Antonini and Brighenti providing experience and solidity. On the flanks and in the middle of the field will be Pontisso and Petriccione, staples of the median. On the three-quarter, Iemmello and Cissé will try to trigger Pittarello, an offensive reference in a moment of great confidence.

Cesena will respond with the usual 3-5-2, despite the heavy absences of Castagnetti and Bastoni. Mignani will focus on a compact defense in front of Klinsmann and a thick midfield, called upon to provide balance and density in the two phases. Up front, the Blesa-Shpendi pair will have the task of exploiting every space given, trying to trouble one of the league’s most in-form defenses.

Probable lineups

Catanzaro (3-4-2-1): Pigliacelli; Cassandro, Antonini, Brighenti; Favasuli, Pontisso, Petriccione, D’Alessandro; Iemmello, Cissé; Pittarello. All. Aquilani.

Cesena (3-5-2): Klinsmann; Ciofi, Zaro, Mangraviti; Ciervo, Berti, Bisoli, Guidi, Frabotta; Blesa, Shpendi. All. Mignani.