Monza vs Catanzaro prediction 29.05.2026 | Serie B

Monza arrive with the calmer mood after a disciplined and clinical performance in the first leg. Paolo Bianco’s side looked fairly ordinary for long stretches in Catanzaro, honestly, yet still found a way to score twice late on through Hernani and Giuseppe Caso. That ability to stay patient has become one of the defining traits of this team over recent months.

I Biancorossi are unbeaten in four matches and have lost only once across their last 12 games. Even more impressive is the home record. Monza have avoided defeat in each of their last 17 matches at the Stadio Brianteo, winning 13 during that run. You can understand why confidence around promotion is growing quickly.

Bianco does face a small selection dilemma though. Both goalscorers from the first leg came off the bench, which complicates decisions in attack. Luca Ravanelli remains the biggest fitness concern after limping off early last weekend, while Filippo Delli Carri stands ready if changes are needed again in defence.

Catanzaro head into the second leg knowing the situation is uncomfortable, though probably not impossible yet. The Southern Eagles have lost back-to-back matches without scoring, and the timing could hardly be worse.

Alberto Aquilani’s side have also struggled badly away from home recently, going five road games without a victory while conceding ten goals in the process.

Still, there are reasons for cautious optimism if you support Catanzaro. This squad has shown attacking quality throughout the campaign and scored at least twice in five of the last seven matches before the recent dip.

That suggests the visitors may still create moments capable of unsettling Monza, especially if an early goal changes the atmosphere inside the stadium.

Filippo Pittarello remains the key attacking figure after scoring 12 goals this season. The striker should again lead the line as Catanzaro push for an aggressive start. Aquilani’s options are slightly limited however, with forward Alphadjo Cissè unavailable through injury for this decisive second leg.