Calcio Padova vs Catanzaro: match statistics
Catanzaro presents a significantly better form, securing 11 points in their last 5 matches (2.2 PPG) compared to just 5 points for Padova (1 PPG). The visitors sit 5th in the table with 13 wins, while the hosts are in 10th position with only 8 wins this season. Padova shows poor efficiency in home matches - a mere 21% win rate and a massive 50% draw rate, which, combined with a negative home goal difference (-1), does not inspire optimism. Catanzaro boasts better shooting efficiency (12% conversion vs Padova's 10%) and higher ball possession (54% vs 50%), which should translate into match control. The visitors' form in their last 5 away matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) and a positive away goal difference (+1) strongly advocate for a Catanzaro victory.
Calcio Padova vs Catanzaro: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Calcio Padova played against Catanzaro in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Calcio Padova has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Catanzaro has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Calcio Padova scores 1.03 goals per game and allows 1.24. Catanzaro scores 1.55 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Calcio Padova's games and 59% of Catanzaro's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 52%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Catanzaro has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.19 per game. Calcio Padova takes 10.8 shots per game, while Catanzaro takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Calcio Padova leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Catanzaro leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Calcio Padova's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Catanzaro, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Catanzaro presents a significantly better form, securing 11 points in their last 5 matches (2.2 PPG) compared to just 5 points for Padova (1 PPG). The visitors sit 5th in the table with 13 wins, while the hosts are in 10th position with only 8 wins this season. Padova shows poor efficiency in home matches - a mere 21% win rate and a massive 50% draw rate, which, combined with a negative home goal difference (-1), does not inspire optimism. Catanzaro boasts better shooting efficiency (12% conversion vs Padova's 10%) and higher ball possession (54% vs 50%), which should translate into match control. The visitors' form in their last 5 away matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) and a positive away goal difference (+1) strongly advocate for a Catanzaro victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Calcio Padova | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Catanzaro is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Calcio Padova · 2.2 pts / game - Catanzaro
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Catanzaro is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.03 goals / game - Calcio Padova · 1.55 goals / game - Catanzaro
Catanzaro is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.24 goals / game - Calcio Padova · 1.17 goals / game - Catanzaro
Calcio Padova scores in 72% of games (21 of 29 meczów), while Catanzaro keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 meczów).
Catanzaro scores in 79% of games (23 of 29 meczów), while Calcio Padova keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Calcio Padova
Over / Under - Catanzaro
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Catanzaro is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.93 pts / game - Calcio Padova · 1.34 pts / game - Catanzaro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Calcio Padova - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Catanzaro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Calcio Padova
Catanzaro
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Calcio Padova | Liga | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.28 | 2.52 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | • 55% | 54% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 71% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 75% | • 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Calcio Padova's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Catanzaro. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Calcio Padova vs Catanzaro?
The Serie B match finished Calcio Padova 1:3 Catanzaro. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Calcio Padova vs Catanzaro?
Calcio Padova score 1.03 goals per game on average and Catanzaro 1.55. The Serie B average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Calcio Padova's matches and 59% of Catanzaro's.
What form are Calcio Padova and Catanzaro in?
Over the last 5 games Calcio Padova have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Catanzaro 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Calcio Padova vs Catanzaro?
The statistical background for Calcio Padova vs Catanzaro — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.