On February 23, 2025, Team Altamura will host Catania at the Stadio Tonino D'Angelo for the 28th matchday of Serie C, a pivotal game for both teams as they pursue playoff positions.
The match kicks off at 15:00 local time, and both coaches—Di Donato for Altamura and Toscano for Catania—are under pressure to secure three important points.
Team Altamura is struggling, having gone through two draws and one loss in their last three matches. The last time they won at home was on January 27, 2025, when they triumphed over Taranto with a resounding 5-1 victory. The home team will be without two key players for this match—Sabbatani and Sadiqi—due to injuries, but they can count on the return of D'Amico, who missed the previous match due to suspension.
Catania, on the other hand, is coming off a disappointing draw against Casertana, which marked yet another chapter of inconsistency this season. Coach Toscano has faced numerous injury woes, with players like Anastasio, Bethers, Dalmonte, Di Gennaro, Lunetta, and Sturaro all sidelined. Despite these setbacks, Catania's lineup features some potent attacking threats. They managed to secure four points from their last two encounters and will be eager to continue this upward trend.
The game holds significant importance for both teams' playoff ambitions. Catania currently stands with 39 points alongside Trapani but needs to maintain form to avoid slipping down the table. While Altamura sits four points behind, they are equally desperate for points to avoid the risk of being caught up at the bottom half of the table.
The tactical setups for both teams reflect their respective strategies: Team Altamura is expected to line up with a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to control the midfield, with D'Amico, Ganfornina, and Grande providing stability. Catania is likely to employ a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Dini securing the goal and three defenders supporting the midfield and attack.
Recent encounters highlight Catania's previous dominance, having won their last faceoff 2-0, thanks to goals from Carpani and Inglese. That victory bolstered their confidence and team cohesion, but they need to replicate this performance to underline their playoff aspirations.
Matchday excitement is palpable as fans prepare for what promises to be an action-packed game filled with high stakes and competitive spirit. Catania aims for its second consecutive away win, and Team Altamura fights for redemption and home glory, making the outcome of this match uncertain but highly anticipated.
The match will be available for viewing on Sky Sport and streaming via NowTV and Sky Go, ensuring fans don’t miss this important clash.