Serie B 2025-2026: Catanzaro-Modena, the likely lineups
The 7 p.m. match between Catanzaro and Modena will bring all twenty teams in Serie B back to the same number of games played in the league: the match, in fact, is the rescheduling of the match originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, valid for the thirty-first day and postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
Aquilani’s Catanzaro, fifth with 54 points, seeks redemption after the mockery suffered against Avellino (a draw achieved with a goal by the goalkeeper of the Irpini, Iannarilli, in 95′). The Calabrians bet on the field factor: at the “Ceravolo” they have not lost for six months and have collected excellent results such as the successes against Palermo and Venice.
Modena, chasing in sixth place with 51 points, is in the middle of the playoff zone but is also coming off just one point in the last two away matches against Bari and Südtirol. Sottil’s men have to watch their backs from the return of Juve Stabia, but apart from the most recent results they have shown they can hit away from the “Braglia”, as demonstrated by the heavy external victory in February right at the home of the Vespe.
As for Alberto Aquilani’s choices, Catanzaro will have to do without the disqualified Brighenti and Petriccione, as well as the injured D’Alessandro, Seha and Cisse. On the other hand, Cassandro, Nuamah, Alesi and Pittarello return available. The coach is expected to field his team with 3-4-2-1: Cassandro, Antonini and Fellipe Jack will act in front of Pigliacelli. On the outside lanes, Favasuli and Alesi will warm up, while in the median it will be Pontisso and Rispoli’s turn. Up front, Liberali and Iemmello will have the task of triggering the lone point Pittarello.
Emergency for Sottil’s Modena, which loses Chichizola for the first time. In addition to the disqualified Beyuku, Cauz, Sersanti, Gliozzi and Defrel remain in the pits, while there is a first call-up for young Arnaboldi. For the tactical checkerboard, we are moving toward 3-5-2 with Pezzolato between the posts, in defense Tonoli is confirmed on the right, on the flanks will act Zampano and Zanimacchia, with a midfield led by Gerli and completed by Santoro. In attack, Ambrosino returns from the first minute, ready to partner De Luca.
Probable formations
Catanzaro (3-4-2-1): Pigliacelli; Cassandro, Antonini, Fellipe Jack; Favasuli, Pontisso, Rispoli, Alesi; Liberali, Iemmello; Pittarello. All. Aquilani.
Modena (3-5-2): Pezzolato; Tonoli, Adorni, Dellavalle; Zampano, Massolin, Gerli, Santoro, Zanimacchia; Ambrosino, De Luca. All. Sottil.
