Serie C, round C 2025-2026: Crotone-Catania, the probable formations

Simultaneously with the celebration of the “Vigorito,” the thirty-sixth day of the Group C offers one of the most fascinating and historically rich challenges of the category: at 20:30 the lights of the “Scida” are turned on for Crotone-Catania. The Pythagoreans, already certain of a place in the playoffs, take the field with the clear intention of turning over a new leaf after the heavy defeat suffered against Giugliano in the previous round. The goal of the hosts is to regain certainty and consolidate their position on the grid in view of the promotion playoffs.

On the other hand, the Etneans arrive in Calabria with the imperative to secure second place and promptly redeem the misstep against Picerno. The pressure on the Rossazzurri has increased significantly after Casertana’s success against Cerignola: a result that has dangerously shortened the distances, making the challenge of the “Scida” a crucial crossroads to defend the place of honor.

Longo relies on Merelli in goal, Cocetta and Armini to run the defense, Gallo in the median with Sandri, forward Energe and Zunno on the flanks to support the only point Gomez.

Viali chooses: Dini between the posts, Raimo and Celli as full-backs, the experience of Di Tacchio in the middle of the field, Cicerelli, D’Ausilio and Bruzzaniti will act behind Caturano.

Probable lineups

CROTONE (4-3-3): Merelli; Novella, Cocetta, Armini, Guerra; Gallo, Vinicius, Sandri; Energe, Gomez, Zunno.All. Longo

CATANIA (4-2-3-1): Dini; Raimo, Ierardi, Miceli, Celli; Quaini, Di Tacchio; Bruzzaniti, Cicerelli, D’Ausilio; Caturano.All. Viali.

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