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Monza

W
W
D
D
L
W

29 May 2026

18:00 (UTC+0)

(0
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1)

0

-

2

FT

Catanzaro

L
L
W
W
L
L

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Monza stands on the precipice of Serie A promotion with a commanding 2-0 aggregate lead over Catanzaro. The visitors arrive in Lombardy needing a miracle after a flat first-leg performance, facing a home side that has turned their stadium into a fortress.

Home Motivation

High

Monza has a massive opportunity to secure promotion to Serie A on home turf, carrying a 2-0 lead from the first leg into this final match.

Away Motivation

High

Catanzaro faces a 'mountain to climb' to overturn a two-goal deficit away from home, but the prize is a historic promotion to the top flight.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

0.95

Goals conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.50

Monza is significantly more secure defensively in recent form, conceding nearly half a goal less per game than Catanzaro.

2.42

Points Per Game (Venue)

Season record at venue

1.26

Monza's season-long home dominance is nearly double the efficiency of Catanzaro's away output.

50%

Clean sheet %

Home/Away split

10%

In their last 10 matches at their respective venues, Monza has kept a clean sheet in half their games while Catanzaro managed only one.

1.01

xG conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.31

Monza limits high-quality chances more effectively on a recent-form basis than the visitors.

5.74

Corners won per game

All comps (EWMA)

4.40

Monza generates more set-piece pressure in recent matches, providing more routes to goal.

Form & Streaks

Monza is undefeated in their last 10 league home matches (8W, 2D, 0L).

Catanzaro has failed to win any of their last 4 away matches (0W, 2D, 2L).

Monza has won 2 of the last 3 head-to-head encounters including a 2-0 win five days ago.

Tactical Overview

Monza enters this second leg in clinical form, having secured 8 wins in their last 10 Serie B home matches. Their defensive stability is evident, trending at 0.95 goals conceded per game in recent form, which is significantly better than the league average. Catanzaro is forced to take extreme tactical risks to overturn the deficit, but their recent-form average of 1.50 goals conceded per game suggests they struggle when matches become stretched. Recent results like their 2-0 away loss to Palermo highlight Catanzaro's travel woes, where they have failed to win in their last four away trips. Matteo Pessina and Samuele Birindelli provide the structural discipline to absorb pressure, while the pace of Patrick Cutrone and Dany Mota is perfectly suited to exploit the gaps Catanzaro must inevitably leave behind.

Match Context

Lineup Updates

Based on reports

Key Players

Monza's attack will likely feature Patrick Cutrone, who has been an attacking threat, along with Dany Mota and Andrea Petagna. In midfield, Matteo Pessina is expected to be a key figure, providing stability and creativity. The defense will likely be marshaled by Andrea Carboni and Samuele Birindelli, who have been crucial to their defensive solidity.

Absences

Luca Ravanelli

knock sustained in first leg

DOUBT

Home

Key Players

Monza's attack will likely feature Patrick Cutrone, who has been an attacking threat, along with Dany Mota and Andrea Petagna. In midfield, Matteo Pessina is expected to be a key figure, providing stability and creativity. The defense will likely be marshaled by Andrea Carboni and Samuele Birindelli, who have been crucial to their defensive solidity.

Absences

Luca Ravanelli

knock sustained in first leg

DOUBT

Away

Key Players

Catanzaro's attacking hopes will rest on Filippo Pittarello, who is a key forward for the team. Midfielders Simone Pontisso and Jacopo Petriccione are crucial for controlling the game, while Matias Antonini provides a strong presence in defense.

Absences

A. Cissè

adductor tear

OUT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

D. Massa

31 matches officiated · 2025/26

average

Cards/G

4.9

avg 4.7

Fouls/G

26.4

avg 29.7

Pen Rate

0.39

Normal

D. Massa is officiating this season with an average of 4.91 cards per game, which is slightly above the league average of 4.72. In a high-stakes promotion final where Catanzaro must play aggressively to overcome a two-goal deficit, Massa's tendency to award penalties at 0.39 per game could be a decisive factor.

Key Note

awards penalties at 0.39/game.

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