Catania vs Cavese: match statistics
Catania exhibits impressive home form with a 90% win rate and a streak of ten consecutive victories at their own ground. The hosts boast a phenomenal home defensive record—100% clean sheets and an average of zero goals conceded—rendering their stadium an impregnable fortress. Cavese struggles significantly on the road, losing 50% of away matches and averaging just 0.8 PPG in their last five outings. The disparity in goal difference is stark: +22 for Catania at home versus -4 for Cavese away. Furthermore, the hosts possess superior xG metrics (1.58 vs 1.37) and significantly higher conversion rates (18% vs 11%). Given the visitors' poor disposition, these factors should translate into a decisive victory for Catania.
Catania vs Cavese: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Catania played against Cavese in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Catania has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Cavese has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Catania scores 1.65 goals per game and allows 0.50. Cavese scores 1.10 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Catania's games and 45% of Cavese's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 50%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Catania has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.41 per game. Catania takes 11.7 shots per game, while Cavese takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Catania leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Cavese leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Catania's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Cavese, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group C games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 50% 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
Catania exhibits impressive home form with a 90% win rate and a streak of ten consecutive victories at their own ground. The hosts boast a phenomenal home defensive record—100% clean sheets and an average of zero goals conceded—rendering their stadium an impregnable fortress. Cavese struggles significantly on the road, losing 50% of away matches and averaging just 0.8 PPG in their last five outings. The disparity in goal difference is stark: +22 for Catania at home versus -4 for Cavese away. Furthermore, the hosts possess superior xG metrics (1.58 vs 1.37) and significantly higher conversion rates (18% vs 11%). Given the visitors' poor disposition, these factors should translate into a decisive victory for Catania.
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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
| Catania | Cavese | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.29 |
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.
Catania is 175% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Catania · 0.8 pts / game - Cavese
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 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.65 goals / game - Catania · 1.1 goals / game - Cavese
Catania is 160% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Catania · 1.3 goals / game - Cavese
Catania scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Cavese keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 meczów).
Cavese scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Catania keeps a clean sheet in 70% (14 of 20 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 - Catania
Over / Under - Cavese
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 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.9 pts / game - Catania · 1.35 pts / game - Cavese
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Catania - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cavese - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 25%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| 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 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Cavese
* 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 | Cavese | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.15 | 2.56 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 53% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 70% | 27% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 67% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 79% | • 80% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Catania's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cavese. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Catania vs Cavese?
The Serie C Group C match finished Catania 2:0 Cavese. 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 Cavese?
Catania score 1.65 goals per game on average and Cavese 1.10. The Serie C Group C average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Catania's matches and 45% of Cavese's.
What form are Catania and Cavese in?
Over the last 5 games Catania have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Cavese 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Catania vs Cavese?
The statistical background for Catania vs Cavese — 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.