2026-2027 Serie B: Benevento vs. Catanzaro, Probable Lineups

Benevento will host Catanzaro on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the “Ciro Vigorito” Stadium in a match for Matchday 9 of Serie B. The Sanniti are coming off a convincing 3-0 win on the road against Arezzo and, with 14 points earned in the first eight matchdays, sit in fifth place in the standings. The situation is decidedly more complicated for the Calabrians, who sit in last place with four points and are coming off a crushing 1-6 loss to Ascoli, which led to the firing of Giorgio Gorgone. Catanzaro is now under the guidance of Michele Mignani, who has been called upon to turn things around immediately.

For Benevento, Antonio Floro Flores is expected to stick with the 4-3-3 formation, with Salvemini leading the attack and Okereke and Cherubini likely to round out the front three. In midfield, Maita and Kouan are key players, while in defense, Scognamillo and Saio are expected to form the central defensive pairing. Pierozzi is unavailable, and Romano is the favorite to start on the right wing.

Catanzaro is counting on new coach Mignani to help the team bounce back after last round’s heavy defeat. The coach, born in 1972, is expected to deploy a 3-5-2 formation, with Petriccione in the playmaker role and Alesi and Tchaouna supporting the offensive play. Di Francesco and Candela are expected to play on the wings, while up front, Iemmello is expected to start and should be paired with Pafundi.

Probable Lineups

BENEVENTO (4-3-3): Vannucchi; Romano, Scognamillo, Saio, Beruatto; Siatounis, Maita, Kouan; Cherubini, Salvemini, Okereke. Head Coach: Floro Flores.

CATANZARO (3-5-2): Pigliacelli; Ruggero, Antonini, Imperiale; Candela, Alesi, Petriccione, Tchaouna, Di Francesco; Pafundi, Iemmello. Head Coach: Mignani.