Catanzaro – Avellino

Catanzaro host Avellino in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower half of the table, with the hosts languishing in 19th place on three points after one win and four defeats and a 5‑9 goal deficit. Avellino sit comfortably in eighth, having gathered seven points from two victories, a draw and two losses, and enjoy a slight edge in goal difference at 7‑6. The two sides have already met earlier in the season, and the result will likely hinge on whether Catanzaro can tighten up a defence that has leaked nine goals while trying to turn their solitary win into momentum. For Avellino, a positive result could solidify a push toward the playoff spots, whereas a slip would see them drop back into the congested mid‑table battle. Both clubs will be keen to use the encounter to shift their fortunes as the campaign progresses.