Spezia vs Catanzaro prediction for the match on May 25, 2025
Spezia
Catanzaro
On May 25, the return leg of the Serie B Italy playoff semifinals will take place at the "Alberto Picco" stadium, where Spezia will go head-to-head with Catanzaro. For this clash, I'm suggesting a bet on goals / cards / winner.
Spezia
Back in World War II times, the club even managed to win a championship title, though that tournament is not officially recognized. As for Serie A, the team only made their debut there in 2020—but managed to stay for three consecutive seasons. Their best result was a 15th-place finish, after which the newcomers struggled and, following a play-off defeat to Verona, were relegated in 2023. Last season in Serie B, they could only manage another 15th-place finish.
Now, Luca D'Angelo is finally starting to justify the trust placed in him. With his squad, he trailed only behind the undisputed favorites, Sassuolo and Pisa, even though the gap to the second spot was 66 points. Nevertheless, that was enough to enter the playoffs at this stage. Away from home, Spezia put the tie to bed by scoring twice early in the second half.
Catanzaro
The team once managed to spend seven seasons in Serie A. But they've been unable to return to the top flight for a very long time, dating back to the 1980s. In fact, they've faced plenty of difficulties, and only recently started to turn things around. Two seasons ago, they at least managed to climb up to Serie B. What's more, the newcomers made a statement right away, finishing fifth. However, the fairy tale ended there as they failed to succeed in the playoffs.
Despite that setback, Fabio Caserta and his men managed to hold their ground. They slipped a bit, but nothing dramatic: with 53 points, they finished sixth. Then, in the playoffs, they started off against table neighbors Cesena—securing a narrow 1-0 win. At home against Spezia, however, they failed to score and conceded twice, meaning only a blowout away win will see them through now.
Match facts
- Spezia have won three of their last five matches
- On average, Spezia score 1.55 goals and concede 0.87 per match
- Catanzaro went four games unbeaten before meeting Spezia
Head-to-head
In the 2023/2024 season, Catanzaro faced this opponent for the first time, grabbing a win and a draw. In this campaign, both teams have won their away fixtures against each other.
Spezia vs Catanzaro prediction
Bookmakers don't believe the visitors can spring a surprise. Let's back another win for the current home side (odds – 1.666).
