Catanzaro
- Catanzaro are 5th in Serie B with 49 points from 29 games - five better off than Modena in 6th, who have collected 44 from the same number of matches.
- Unbeaten in their last five games, winning three and drawing two.
- Alberto Aquilani is another manager that has made a strong mark since his arrival in June 2025, but his Catanzaro are far more control-oriented than Modena.
- The hosts have thrived in Serie B this season by being compact in their 4-2-3-1 system, patient in possession and lethal when able to overload the center of the field.
Modena
- Modena have a similar record across their last five, winning twice, drawing once and losing twice.
- Andrea Sottil’s Modena have been close to the top seven for almost the entire Serie B 2025/2026 campaign.
- His 3-5-2 system has relied on a lot of width from the wing-backs, high pressing intensity and quick vertical counter-attacks to try and catch opponents off guard.
Head-to-Head
Catanzaro has not won their last two home head-to-head clashes with Modena , both of which were closely contested.
Key Players
- Pietro Iemmello has been a big part of Catanzaro’s success in recent weeks, providing four assists in his last five appearances.
- Filippo Pittarello has chipped in with seven goals in 22 Serie B appearances in 2025-2026.
- Modena have an in-form goal threat of their own in Ettore Gliozzi, who has scored ten in 29 Serie B games this season, with Luca Zanimacchia notching two goals in his last five for a timely boost for the play-off push.
Betting Insights
- Catanzaro have netted 25 times in 15 home games, averaging 1.67 per outing at the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo.
- Modena average 1.21 goals per game when playing away in Serie B 2025/2026, conceding an average of 0.79 in their travels.
- Home advantage and recent form favor a win for the home team at 3.05.
Prediction
Expect a tight contest with a slight lean towards a home win for Catanzaro given their home scoring form and recent unbeaten run.
