Catania vs Barletta: match statistics
Catania vs Barletta: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Catania played against Barletta in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on September 19, 2026. Venue: Stadio Angelo Massimino. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Catania has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Barletta has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Catania scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.60. Barletta scores 2.00 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 2.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Catania's games and 80% of Barletta's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 80%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barletta has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.59 per game. Catania takes 11.6 shots per game, while Barletta takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Catania leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Barletta leads at halftime in 20% and scores 1.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Catania's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Barletta, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group C games average 2.83 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Catania have the home advantage: they average 2 goals per home game with an xG of 1.57, while Barletta concede as many as 2.67 goals per away match and have kept no clean sheets. The hosts tend to control possession more often, averaging 58% compared with the visitors’ 48%, although Barletta create more scoring opportunities, averaging 16.67 shots and recording an xG of 1.89. Both teams regularly find the net, as neither has failed to score in their home or away matches, while the average number of goals in Barletta’s away games is a high 4.67. Catania’s current form is poor, with four defeats in their last five matches and 9 goals conceded, but Barletta have also won only 1 of their last 5 fixtures. A draw is a realistic outcome, especially as the visitors have drawn 2 of their 3 away matches, but Barletta’s defensive problems give Catania a slight edge to win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS pick is primarily supported by Barletta’s high attacking output, with the team averaging 2.0 goals scored, 6.67 shots on target, and an xG of 1.76 over their last 5 matches. At the same time, the visitors conceded an average of 2.0 goals during this period, while their average xG allowed to opponents stands at 1.51, giving Catania a clear chance to score. Although Catania has a 100% clean-sheet rate in its seasonal home data, its recent defensive form is considerably weaker: 1.8 goals conceded per match and just 1.14 xG allowed to opponents. Barletta recorded BTTS in 80% of its last five appearances, compared with 40% for Catania, while both teams have a 100% rate of matches with at least three goals in the seasonal data. The contrast between the visitors’ strong attacking potential and their highly vulnerable defense points more clearly toward goals for both sides than a scenario in which either team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The match profile points to clear goal-scoring potential: in their last five matches, Catania averaged 3.0 total goals, while Barletta’s games averaged as many as 4.0 goals. Both teams exceeded the 2.5-goal line very frequently, doing so in 80% and 100% of their last five appearances, respectively. During this period, Catania created chances worth an average of 1.75 xG, while Barletta recorded 1.76 xG, with the visitors conceding an average of 2.0 goals per match. The hosts allowed opponents 1.14 xG, so Barletta should also make a significant contribution to the final score. The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as even with more conservative chance conversion, the data for both teams clearly supports at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Catania have won 100% of their home matches so far, averaging 3.0 goals scored and conceding none, which strongly favors a scenario in which they take the lead and go on to win. The hosts were ahead at half-time in 100% of their home fixtures, scoring an average of 1.0 goal before the break while keeping a clean sheet. Barletta are yet to win away from home, conceding an average of 2.67 goals per match and trailing at half-time in 67% of their away games, although their attacking xG is a solid 1.89. The visitors create more shots on target, averaging 6.67 compared with Catania’s 4.0, but their defense allows opponents an xG of 1.75. The strongest signal therefore remains 1/1: Catania’s early lead should be maintained thanks to the hosts’ excellent finishing and defensive solidity at home.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Catania | Barletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.42 |
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.
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.
Catania is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - Catania · 1.8 goals / game - Barletta
Catania scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Barletta keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
Barletta scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 games), while Catania keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
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 - Catania
Over / Under - Barletta
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.
Catania is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Catania · 1 pts / game - Barletta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Catania - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Barletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). 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
Catania
Barletta
* 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 C Group C).
Teams vs league
| Catania | Liga | Barletta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.60 | 2.83 | ▲ 3.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 54% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 50% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Catania vs Barletta?
The Serie C Group C match finished Catania 0:0 Barletta. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Catania vs Barletta?
Catania score 2.00 goals per game on average and Barletta 2.00. The Serie C Group C average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Catania's matches and 80% of Barletta's.
What form are Catania and Barletta in?
Over the last 5 games Catania have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Barletta 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Catania vs Barletta?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.