Catanzaro vs Monza Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Catanzaro vs Monza

Catanzaro host Monza in the first leg of this Serie B promotion play-off final at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 24 May.

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Catanzaro +0.25 at -147 against Monza. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

Catanzaro progressed from their semi-final with a 3-2 aggregate victory, despite losing 2-0 away to Palermo in the second leg at Stadio Renzo Barbera, managing 47% possession and four shots on target.

Monza advanced to the final with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Juve Stabia, sealing qualification through a 2-1 home win in the second leg at U-Power Stadium. The Lombardy side recorded 45% possession and six shots on target, while Patrick Cutrone scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw away team Monza draw 1-1 with Catanzaro at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Monza	38	22	10	6	61	32	29	61:32	76
5	Catanzaro	38	15	14	9	62	51	11	62:51	59

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Catanzaro have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Alberto Aquilani's men have averaged 56.4% possession and 4.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 10.2 attempts and 3.7 corners.

Filippo Pittarello is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Pietro Iemmello has 4 and Simone Pontisso 2. Costantino Favasuli is the top assists maker on 3.

Monza have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, averaging 12.9 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. I Biancorossi average 50.8% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 2.5 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Patrick Cutrone and Matteo Pessina have top scored with 3 goals, while Filippo Delli Carri is next on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Adam Bakoune, Andrea Petagna and Hernani who have all made 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Catanzaro confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Mirko Pigliacelli (GK), Tommaso Cassandro, Matias Antonini Lui, Nicolo Brighenti, Costantino Favasuli, Jacopo Petriccione, Simone Pontisso, Gabriele Alesi, Mattia Liberali, Pietro Iemmello, Filippo Pittarello.

Monza confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Demba Thiam (GK), Samuele Birindelli, Luca Ravanelli, Andrea Carboni, Adam Bakoune, Leonardo Colombo, Matteo Pessina, Paulo Azzi, Andrea Colpani, Dany Mota, Patrick Cutrone.

Catanzaro vs Monza Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Catanzaro vs Monza with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Catanzaro +0.25 for this Serie B game, with odds of -147 available. We have a feeling that Aquile del Sud can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

The Serie B experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Catanzaro vs Monza league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Catanzaro in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Catanzaro in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Catanzaro in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monza in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monza in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monza in 2 consecutive games on the road.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

There’s the option to wager on Catanzaro to triumph by a specific number of goals through the Winning Margin market. This offers an attractive Asian Handicap alternative.

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Our Match Prediction

Catanzaro Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -147 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Catanzaro 2 - 1 Monza

An exciting bet could be a 2-1 victory in favor of Aquile del Sud at odds of +650. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Catanzaro Over 4.5 Corners +106

Catanzaro have had over 4.5 corners in five consecutive home games. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing Catanzaro to cover the Team Corners line, with +106 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Catanzaro

Total

8.10 4.40 3.70

Home

10.10 5.10 5.00

Away

7.60 3.10 4.50

Monza

Total

8.40 5.90 2.50

Home

10.80 6.70 4.10

Away

7.90 4.70 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-122

Under 8.5

-116

Catanzaro Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-161

Monza Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-100

X

+550

2

-106

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Catanzaro vs Monza Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Monza are +138 for a Serie B win, with Catanzaro being +180. The draw is on offer at +225 if you expect the game to finish level.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Monza available at -141 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Catanzaro at -102.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -147.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Serie B games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+225

2

+138

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+114

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-204

12

-357

X2

-270

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-141

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-143

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

-102

Stats: Serie B matches only
Catanzaro have clocked up six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Monza have four victories, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The past meeting at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo saw Catanzaro draw 1-1 with Monza.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Catanzaro Home Stats		6-3-1	3.60	2.40	1.20	7	3	6	4
Monza Away Stats		4-4-2	2.80	1.60	1.20	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Catanzaro vs Monza Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Catanzaro vs Monza team news before you bet. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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