Either inside or outside. This is the climate of tension that has been experienced for days on the Cremona-Catanzaro axis. The result of the first leg left no winners or losers. Perhaps the grey-reds, who will start with a minimal but fundamental advantage. The draw achieved in Calabria is the thin thread that divides the two teams, who will try to reach the Serie A dream. Kick-off for Cremonese-Catanzaro is set for 8.30pm.
SERIES B, CREMONESE-CATANZARO: THE NUMBERS
One step away from the abyss, the Lombard team managed to overcome a two-goal deficit and take home a substantial advantage ahead of the return leg. A draw will be enough for Stroppa’s boys to access the playoff final, having concluded the regular season in a higher position than their opponents. The grey-reds have always scored at least one goal in their last five matches.
Catanzaro wastes their strong advantage and now exposes their right flank to Cremonese. Not everything, however, is lost. The draw means that a victory is enough for Catanzaro to reach a historic playoff final. Even against Brescia, in the preliminary round, when everything seemed lost, the Giallorossi team grabbed a draw with time up. And then he closed the game in extra time.
SERIES B, CREMONESE-CATANZARO: THE CURIOSITIES
Cremonese ends the first half ahead in 38% of cases, while Catanzaro’s figure is stuck at 34%. When the grey-reds take the lead, they win the match 70% of the time. The Calabrian team also has the same away data.
Strong balance between the two teams, as demonstrated by the previous ones. In the last five direct clashes, four have ended in draws, while only one has ended with a victory for Cremonese. The average goal in previous matches is 1.6.
SERIES B, CREMONESE-CATANZARO: THE PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE
Stroppa hopes he can get the most out of Daniel Ciofani. The striker for the Grigiorossi has scored only two goals this season, but they have all arrived in the last month.
Enrico Brignola did even better. The Catanzaro player has scored two goals in the last two matches.
SERIES B, CREMONESE-CATANZARO: THE PREDICTION
Cremonese will be able to access the playoff final. The advantage of the double result available and the public’s favor will put the guests in difficulty. The grey-reds, however, will be able to handle the pressure of the match.
SERIES B, CREMONESE-CATANZARO: PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Cremonese (3-4-1-2): I will be; Antov, Ravanelli, Bianchetti; Zanimacchia, Pickel, Castagnetti, Quagliata; Vazquez; Ciofani, Tsadjout. Coach: Stroppa.
Catanzaro (4-4-2): Fulignati; Oliveri, Brighenti, Antonini, Scognamillo; Sounas, Petriccione, Pontisso, Vandeputte; Iemmello, Biasci.
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