Serie B 2025-2026: Modena-Carrarese, the likely lineups

The match between Modena and Carrarese is one of three 3 p.m. matches that opens the doors to the 25th day of Serie B. At the Alberto Braglia stadium in Modena, two teams coming off fluctuating results but with the same ultimate goal: to gain access to the playoffs.

The Modena is coming off a heavyweight 2-0 away win against the leading Venice, a success that can represent much more than three points. Such a result, obtained on a difficult field and against the first in the class, can give great confidence and awareness of their own means in view of today’s commitment. Now the goal is to give continuity to the streak of useful results, an aspect that has often been lacking this season, to consolidate a place in the playoffs. Sottil’s lineup takes the field with: Chichizola in goal; Tonoli, Nador and Nieling in defense; on the flanks Zampano and Zanimacchia; new Inter purchase Massolin in the middle of the field along with Santoro and Gerli; attacking pair Defrel-De Luca.

The Carrarese comes to this appointment with some difficulties. The Tuscan lineup has not won since Jan. 23, when it overcame the EmpoliPadova and Venezia, as well as the draw against Südtirol. A performance that has slowed the race toward the upper reaches of the standings, but today’s challenge may represent a real turning point. Beating a direct competitor would mean decisively relaunching themselves in the fight to get into the top eight and bringing themselves within just four lengths of the goal, rekindling enthusiasm and ambitions ahead of the season finale. Calabro deploys a compact 3-5-2 with: Bleve in goal; Calabrese, Illanes and Oliana in defense; Zanon and Belloni on the flanks; Zuelli, Schiavi and Hasa in the middle of the field; Rubino and Abiuso will be the two forwards.

Probable lineups

Modena (3-5-2): Chichizola; Tonoli, Nador, Nieling; Zanimacchia, Massolin, Gerli, Santoro, Zanimacchia; Defrel, De Luca. All. Sottil.

Carrarese (3-5-2): Bleve; Calabrese, Oliana, Illanes; Zanon, Zuelli, Schiavi, Hasa, Belloni; Rubino, Abiuso. All. Calabro.

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