- Team form: Both teams are in patchy form ahead of this Serie B 2026-2027 clash.
Two teams on a similar path
The bookies have Vicenza marginally ahead of Catanzaro for this Serie B 2026-2027 match at Stadio Romeo Menti, but there is little to choose between the two clubs on recent form or current momentum. Il Lane are 2.52 favourites to take the win, ahead of 2.68 for Catanzaro and 3.3 for the draw.
Our main selection for this game is Under 2.5 goals at 1.7, but the odds on the BTTS-No market at 1.85 are also very attractive. However, it's the draw at 3.3 that screams at us for what looks set to be a cagey encounter.
Lane have an edge at home
Vicenza:
Vicenza have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five in all competitions, a decent enough run but a little too stop/start to suggest they are ready to take all three points here. They come into this having drawn 2-2 away to Genoa in a friendly and 1-1 at home to Catania before losing the Coppa Italia tie 3-4 on penalties. Francesco Baldini has been in charge of Vicenza since 12 April 2022, so he has been at the helm for a long enough period to have some familiarity and trust within the squad.
Catanzaro:
Catanzaro are another team with a new coach for the season, with Giorgio Gorgone, who took over on 11 July 2026, bringing a fresh edge to Le Aquile. Their form since the start of July reads two wins and three defeats from five, but they arrive after a 0-2 home loss to Monza and 0-2 away win over the same opponents in the Serie B promotion playoffs.
Close clash on the cards
Tactical battle:
So, two teams who have been playing at a similar level recently meet on Friday and we don't see a runaway victory for either. Vicenza will set up in a 3-5-2 formation, with two wing-backs, a compact back three and quick vertical breaks after turnovers. Gorgone's 3-4-2-1 is built on ball dominance, inside creators and an aggressive re-pressing game to keep the ball and pressure. The tactical contest on Friday will centre around the wing-back duels and who can control the middle third. Le Aquile's rotation may just get the upper hand as they are a possession side, but Vicenza can cause problems on the counter-attack.
Stats and form:
- Vicenza have scored nine goals in their last five home games across all competitions, so they have enough up front to make this a lively contest.
- And while Catanzaro have only scored six away goals in all competitions, they have a decent average of 1.50 per away game.
- Catanzaro have won one, drawn two and lost one of their four away games in all competitions, so they are still live on the road.
