2026-2027 Coppa Italia: Catanzaro vs. Sudtirol, Probable Lineups

Catanzaro vs. Sudtirol is a match in the second round of the 2026–2027 Coppa Italia; kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. The winner of this match will face either Genoa or Ascoli in the round of 32. The Calabrians have won their most recent friendlies against Monza, Paradiso, and Giugliano, while the Trentino side is coming off a victory over Virtus Verona.

For their debut at Ceravolo Stadium, the home team will field Koffi as center forward with Pafundi and Iemmello in the attacking midfield. Candela and Alesi are the two fullbacks, with Mosti and Petriccione in midfield.

The visitors respond with Merkaj as the center forward, the attacking midfield trio of Vasco Lopes, Casiraghi, and Bjarkason, and the central midfield pairing of Vasic and Tait.

Catanzaro vs. Sudtirol: Probable Lineups
Catanzaro (3-4-2-1): Pigliacelli, Ruggero, Antonini, Verrengia; Candela, Mosti, Petriccione, Alesi; Pafundi, Iemmello, Koffi. Head Coach: Gorgone
Sudtirol (4-2-3-1): Plizzari, Molina, Varnier, Stabile, Veroli; Vasic, Tait; Vasco Lopes, Casiraghi, Bjarkason, Merkaj. Head Coach: Possanzini

Simone Pafundi is eagerly awaited in Catanzaro: the attacking midfielder, born in 2006, arrived from Udinese on loan with an option to buy and a buyback clause in favor of the Friuli-based club. The player is looking to bounce back after a few difficult seasons, and the Calabrian team could be the ideal place for him.