Play Off Serie C 2025-2026: Casertana-Crotone, the probable formations

Tonight at 8 p.m., the lights of the “Pinto” will be turned on for the decisive challenge between Casertana and Crotone, valid for the second round of the Serie C playoffs. After the home success against Audace Cerignola, the team coached by Longo returns immediately to the field for a challenge that is worth a season. Up for grabs is the pass to the national stage, but the climate in the Pythagorean home is far from serene: the team arrives at the appointment shaken by yet another seasonal blizzard, triggered by the club’s recent referral for alleged administrative irregularities.

The verdict of the field, however, does not allow for distractions. The sharks are condemned to only one outcome: victory. On the contrary, the Campanian falcons will be able to count on the strength of the best placement obtained in the regular season, which allows them to qualify even in case of a draw. A not insignificant tactical advantage that will force Crotone to play the game, risking everything.

Mister Coppitelli can smile: the entire squad is enlisted for the trip to Campania soil. The coach will confirm the proven 3-5-2, deploying in front of De Lucia the defensive trio formed by Heinz, Rocchetti and Martino. The push on the flanks will be entrusted to Oukhadda and Llano, while the keys to the midfield will be in the hands of Saco, Toscano and Girelli. In attack, the weight of the offensive department will rest on the pair composed of Kallon and Butic.

Defense emergency for the Pythagoreans, who are without the injured Di Pasquale, Marazzotti and Andreoni. Coach Longo will go for the 4-3-3: Merelli between the posts, with Veltri, Armini, Cocetta and Groppelli making up the defensive line. In the median will act Gallo, Vinicius and Sandri, while in the offensive trident Gomez is in pole over Musso to complete the department with Piovanello and Zunno.

Probable formations:

CASERTANA (3-5-2):De Lucia; Heinz, Rocchi, Martino; Oukhadda, Saco, Toscano, Girelli, Llano; Kallon, Butic. All. Coppitelli.

CROTONE (4-3-3): Merelli; Veltri, Cocetta, Armini, Groppelli; Gallo, Vinicius, Sandri; Piovanello, Gomez, Zunno. All. Longo.