US Catanzaro vs AC Monza, Serie B 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
US Catanzaro vs AC Monza — Serie B at Nicola Ceravolo.
- US Catanzaro 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AC Monza 38 games · 76 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Giovanni Ayroldi
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Simone Biffi (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 5 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 6 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
| 7 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 8 | Palermo FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | US Catanzaro | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Modena FC 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | SS Juve Stabia | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Padova Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | AC Cesena | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Carrarese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACD Virtus Entella | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Südtirol | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Benevento Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Hellas Verona FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | AC Pisa 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | SS Arezzo | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | US Cremonese | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | AC Monza | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | AC Cesena | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | Padova Calcio | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Empoli FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 04 Mar | Carrarese Calcio | A | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Mar | Frosinone Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | US Catanzaro | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | Venezia FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | AC Reggiana | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Mar | Palermo FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Spezia Calcio | A | 2–4 | L |
| 03 Mar | AC Cesena | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| US Catanzaro | AC Monza | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #3 |
| 0 | Points | 76 |
| 0 | Played | 38 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 22 / 10 / 6 |
| 0 | Scored | 61 |
| 0 | Conceded | 32 |
| +0 | GD | +29 |
| – | PPG | 2.00 |
| – | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
US Catanzaro are 9th (0 pts). AC Monza are 3rd (76 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. AC Monza kicks off things out of here…
- 5' US Catanzaro are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against AC Monza's 3-5-2 shape.
- 6' Brilliant from the ! Simone Pontisso makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 6.
- 8' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Patrick Cutrone.
- 13' US Catanzaro are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AC Monza backline.
- 15' The referee shows US Catanzaro player a card on 15.
- 18' Time for substitution for US Catanzaro. Marco D'Alessandro is replaced by Ruggero Frosinini.
- 23' Patrick Cutrone is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for US Catanzaro tonight.
- 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 29' AC Monza ring the changes. Paulo Dentello has done his job and it is now time for Adam Bakoune to step up.
- 32' It’s gonna be a card for Filippo Pittarello.
- 36' US Catanzaro receives a card for a hard tackle on 36.
- 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His US Catanzaro side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Lorenzo Lucchesi picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' AC Monza manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Giuseppe Caso is hanging Pedro Obiang on the field on 46 minute.
- 48' That is a card for AC Monza. Patrick Cutrone will be fuming at that decision.
- 52' The AC Monza manager makes a substitution. Patrick Ciurria departs to be replaced by Keita Balde.
- 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 62' It looks like no one’s ball. US Catanzaro is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' Time for substitution for US Catanzaro. Mattia Liberali is replaced by Fabio Rispoli.
- 69' US Catanzaro receives a card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 74' Fresh legs for AC Monza! Andrea Colpani comes on to replace Hernani.
- 76' Tommaso Cassandro picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 81' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 81 minutes.
- 86' Brazil international Paulo Dentello has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 89' Another change for US Catanzaro made on 89 minute. Filippo Pittarello leaves to be changed by N'Dri Philippe Koffi.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
US Catanzaro Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 20
- 77
- 23
- 22
- 10
- 27
- 84
- 30
-
14
Mattia Liberali ↓ Fabio Rispoli 67'
- 8
- 4
Bench
- 98
- 28
- 94
-
21
Marco Pompetti ↑ 67'
- 2
-
39
N'Dri Philippe Koffi ↑ 89'
- 6
-
32
Fabio Rispoli ↑ 67'
- 1
- 5
-
62
Ruggero Frosinini ↑ 18'
- 26
Coach
Alberto Aquilani
AC Monza Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
14
Pedro Obiang ↓ Giuseppe Caso 46'
- 32
- 10
- 37
- 20
- 13
-
8
Hernani ↓ Andrea Colpani 74'
- 15
-
26
Patrick Ciurria ↓ Keita Balde 52'
-
7
Paulo Dentello ↓ Adam Bakoune 29'
- 3
Bench
- 1
- 47
-
28
Andrea Colpani ↑ 74'
-
17
Keita Balde ↑ 52'
-
44
Andrea Carboni ↑ 46'
-
30
Giuseppe Caso ↑ 46'
- 25
- 21
- 43
- 2
-
24
Adam Bakoune ↑ 29'
- 27
Coach
Paolo Bianco
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matteo Pessina | 1 |
| Simone Pontisso | 1 |
US Catanzaro Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.7
US Catanzaro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
AC Monza xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 82% + Under — clean sheet likely 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 1.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 2.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
US Catanzaro or Draw
70%
Draw or AC Monza
68%
US Catanzaro or AC Monza
63%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Catanzaro win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.1%
0 – 1
15.8%
1 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
1.8%
0 – 3
1.5%
3 – 0
1.2%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — US Catanzaro
| Handicap | US Catanzaro covers | Push | AC Monza covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 20% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 21% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
AC Monza keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

