Catanzaro vs Cesena: match statistics
Catanzaro vs Cesena: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Catanzaro played against Cesena in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on December 27, 2025. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Catanzaro has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Cesena has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Catanzaro scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.12. Cesena scores 1.47 and allows 1.06. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Catanzaro's games and 71% of Cesena's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 53%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cesena has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.38 per game. Catanzaro takes 13.2 shots per game, while Cesena takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Catanzaro leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Cesena leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Catanzaro's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Cesena, it is minutes 31-45+ (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 56% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats 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
| Catanzaro | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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 63% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Catanzaro · 1.6 pts / game - Cesena
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.
Cesena is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Catanzaro · 1.06 goals / game - Cesena
Catanzaro scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 meczów).
Cesena scores in 88% of games (15 of 17 meczów), while Catanzaro keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 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 - Catanzaro
Over / Under - Cesena
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.
Cesena is 88% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - Catanzaro · 1.65 pts / game - Cesena
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Catanzaro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cesena - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 53%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Catanzaro
Cesena
* 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
| Catanzaro | Liga | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.53 | 2.52 | • 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 56% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 48% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 26% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 77% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Catanzaro vs Cesena?
The Serie B match finished Catanzaro 2:0 Cesena. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Catanzaro vs Cesena?
Catanzaro score 1.41 goals per game on average and Cesena 1.47. The Serie B average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Catanzaro's matches and 71% of Cesena's.
What form are Catanzaro and Cesena in?
Over the last 5 games Catanzaro have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Cesena 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Catanzaro vs Cesena?
The statistical background for Catanzaro vs Cesena — 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.