Expect Vicenza to line up in their usual 4-3-3, full of energy and width. Gallo's side will look to press high, force errors, and get the ball wide to their front three. They'll try to make the Menti a fortress, using the crowd to push them forward. The midfield three will be key, looking to control the tempo and feed the runners in behind. It's a bold approach, but it can leave gaps.

Catanzaro will likely set up in a 4-2-3-1, a shape built for solidity and quick transitions. The double pivot will sit deep, shielding the back four and looking to spring counters through the attacking midfield line. They're not a side that will dominate possession, but they don't need to. They'll be happy to soak up pressure and hit on the break, using the pace and movement of their front four to punish any naivety in the Vicenza back line. This is a classic clash between a high-energy press and a low block with a threat.

The midfield battle will be fascinating. Vicenza's three against Catanzaro's two could give them numerical superiority, but the visitors' discipline and positional sense can nullify that. The wide areas will be crucial too. If Vicenza can get their full-backs forward, they can stretch Catanzaro. But that leaves space behind, and Catanzaro will be licking their lips at that prospect. It's a chess match waiting to happen.