Catania vs Crotone: match statistics
Catania vs Crotone: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Catania played against Crotone in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on October 3, 2026. Venue: Stadio Angelo Massimino. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Catania has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Crotone has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Catania scores 1.71 goals per game and allows 1.29. Crotone scores 1.00 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Catania's games and 57% of Crotone's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 43%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crotone has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.62 per game. Catania takes 12.6 shots per game, while Crotone takes 15.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Catania leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Crotone leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Catania's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Crotone, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group C games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 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 have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals, while Crotone have managed just 1 win, scoring 7 goals. At home, the hosts average 1.5 goals scored and 1 conceded, while the visitors average 1 goal scored and 1.33 conceded per away match. Shot conversion also favors Catania: 13% compared with Crotone’s 7%, although the visitors’ away xG is slightly higher than the hosts’ home xG (1.54 to 1.50). However, Crotone have yet to win any of their away matches and have not kept a clean sheet in them, strengthening the case for a home win. The risk of a draw remains significant, as 67% of Crotone’s away matches have ended level, while Catania have won only 25% of their home games.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS has landed in 50% of Catania’s matches and 67% of Crotone’s, rising to 60% and 80%, respectively, across their last five games. Neither team kept a clean sheet in any of the matches analyzed, increasing the likelihood that both will concede. Their attacking potential also supports goals: average xG stands at 1.87 for Catania and 1.54 for Crotone, while the teams scored an average of 2.2 and 1.4 goals, respectively, in their last five matches. The main risk for this market is the home side’s finishing, as they failed to score in 50% of their matches. Even so, the higher BTTS frequency in both teams’ recent form supports the BTTS - Yes pick.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In their last five matches, Catania averaged 2.2 goals scored, while Crotone conceded 1.6, pointing to goals for the hosts. Crotone scored 1.4 goals per match over the same period, while the teams' average xG stood at 1.72 for Catania and 1.59 for Crotone, suggesting the visitors also have attacking potential. At least two goals were scored in 75% of Catania's home matches and 67% of Crotone's away matches. Over 1.5 goals is the stronger pick than Over 2.5, as the higher total has landed in only 50% of Catania's home matches and 33% of Crotone's away matches.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal is Catania leading at the break in 3 of their last 5 matches, while conceding an average of just 0.2 goals in first halves; Crotone failed to score before half-time in 3 of 5 matches over the same period. The hosts’ current form supports them holding on to their lead: they have won 3 of their last 5 matches and scored an average of 2.2 goals, while the visitors have won once and conceded an average of 1.6 goals. Catania also create more chances at home, averaging 1.87 xG compared with Crotone’s 1.54 away, and registering 5.25 shots on target against the visitors’ 4.33. The 1/1 pick remains only moderately reliable, however, as Catania have been level at half-time in 50% of their home matches to date, making X/1 a significant alternative.
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 | Crotone | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.21 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Catania · 1.2 pts / game - Crotone
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 71% better for: goals scored per game.
1.71 goals / game - Catania · 1 goals / game - Crotone
Catania is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Catania · 1.43 goals / game - Crotone
Catania scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Crotone keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).
Crotone scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Catania keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 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 - Crotone
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Catania · 1.29 pts / game - Crotone
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Catania - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Crotone - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| 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): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 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
Crotone
* 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 | Crotone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.78 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 52% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 49% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 74% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Catania's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Crotone. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Catania vs Crotone?
The Serie C Group C match finished Catania 2:1 Crotone. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Catania and Crotone?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Catania won 1, Crotone won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Catania vs Crotone?
Catania score 1.71 goals per game on average and Crotone 1.00. The Serie C Group C average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Catania's matches and 57% of Crotone's.
What form are Catania and Crotone in?
Over the last 5 games Catania have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Crotone 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Catania vs Crotone?
The statistical background for Catania vs Crotone — 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.