Catania vs Virtus Casarano: match statistics
Catania holds a decisive home advantage with an impressive 81% win rate in home matches and a 100% clean sheet record. The hosts' home goal difference stands at +31, highlighting their immense dominance on their own turf. Conversely, Virtus Casarano struggles away from home, losing 63% of their away matches and conceding an average of 2.31 goals per game. Furthermore, the visitors have a negative goal difference of -16 in away fixtures and have kept a clean sheet in only 6% of them. While both teams' form over the last five matches is similar, Catania's far superior home form combined with Virtus Casarano's pronounced away weaknesses point unequivocally towards a certain home victory. The predicted outcome is a decisive win for Catania with a low probability of a draw or an away upset.
Catania vs Virtus Casarano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Catania played against Virtus Casarano in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on March 23, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Catania has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Virtus Casarano has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Catania scores 1.53 goals per game and allows 0.56. Virtus Casarano scores 1.38 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of Catania's games and 56% of Virtus Casarano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 31% and 63%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Catania has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.19 per game. Catania takes 12.1 shots per game, while Virtus Casarano takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Catania leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Virtus Casarano leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Catania's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Virtus Casarano, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group C games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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 holds a decisive home advantage with an impressive 81% win rate in home matches and a 100% clean sheet record. The hosts' home goal difference stands at +31, highlighting their immense dominance on their own turf. Conversely, Virtus Casarano struggles away from home, losing 63% of their away matches and conceding an average of 2.31 goals per game. Furthermore, the visitors have a negative goal difference of -16 in away fixtures and have kept a clean sheet in only 6% of them. While both teams' form over the last five matches is similar, Catania's far superior home form combined with Virtus Casarano's pronounced away weaknesses point unequivocally towards a certain home victory. The predicted outcome is a decisive win for Catania with a low probability of a draw or an away upset.
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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 | Virtus Casarano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.38 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Catania · 1.4 pts / game - Virtus Casarano
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 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.53 goals / game - Catania · 1.38 goals / game - Virtus Casarano
Catania is 191% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.56 goals / game - Catania · 1.63 goals / game - Virtus Casarano
Catania scores in 81% of games (26 of 32 meczów), while Virtus Casarano keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 meczów).
Virtus Casarano scores in 78% of games (25 of 32 meczów), while Catania keeps a clean sheet in 66% (21 of 32 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 - Virtus Casarano
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 39% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.78 pts / game - Catania · 1.28 pts / game - Virtus Casarano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Catania - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 56%. 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.
Virtus Casarano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Virtus Casarano
* 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 | Virtus Casarano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.09 | 2.49 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 31% | 47% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 66% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 67% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 79% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
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: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Virtus Casarano. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Catania vs Virtus Casarano?
The Serie C Group C match finished Catania 1:1 Virtus Casarano. 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 Virtus Casarano?
Catania score 1.53 goals per game on average and Virtus Casarano 1.38. The Serie C Group C average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Catania's matches and 56% of Virtus Casarano's.
What form are Catania and Virtus Casarano in?
Over the last 5 games Catania have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Virtus Casarano 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Catania vs Virtus Casarano?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Catania vs Virtus Casarano: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.