Catanzaro vs Empoli: match statistics
Catanzaro is in significantly better form, averaging 2.2 points per match in their last five games, while Empoli has managed only 0.6 points. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and boast a solid home record with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference of +9. Empoli struggles on the road with a 62% loss rate, conceding an average of 1.77 goals per match and securing wins in just 31% of their away games. The underlying metrics also favor Catanzaro (xG 1.42 vs 1.2), and the hosts additionally hold the advantage in possession and shot accuracy. Considering all these factors, Catanzaro holds a clear advantage, although the hosts' substantial draw percentage (43% in home matches) suggests a draw is also a realistic outcome.
Catanzaro vs Empoli: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Catanzaro play Empoli in Serie B (Italy). The match date is 8 March 2026 at 15:00. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Catanzaro: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Empoli: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Catanzaro scores 1.63 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. Empoli scores 1.24 and concedes 1.42. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Catanzaro 60%, Empoli 61%. Over 2.5: Catanzaro 53%, Empoli 47%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Catanzaro has higher xG: 1.41 vs 1.36. Catanzaro: 13.0 shots per match, Empoli: 12.2.
Match halves
Catanzaro: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.88. Empoli: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Catanzaro: 76-90+ (15 goals). Empoli: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Catanzaro is in significantly better form, averaging 2.2 points per match in their last five games, while Empoli has managed only 0.6 points. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and boast a solid home record with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference of +9. Empoli struggles on the road with a 62% loss rate, conceding an average of 1.77 goals per match and securing wins in just 31% of their away games. The underlying metrics also favor Catanzaro (xG 1.42 vs 1.2), and the hosts additionally hold the advantage in possession and shot accuracy. Considering all these factors, Catanzaro holds a clear advantage, although the hosts' substantial draw percentage (43% in home matches) suggests a draw is also a realistic outcome.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Catanzaro | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Catanzaro is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Catanzaro · 1 pts / match - Empoli
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.
Catanzaro is 31% better for: goals scored per match.
1.63 goals / match - Catanzaro · 1.24 goals / match - Empoli
Catanzaro is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.28 goals / match - Catanzaro · 1.42 goals / match - Empoli
Catanzaro scores in 81% of matches (35 of 43 matches), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 18% (7 of 38 matches).
Empoli scores in 76% of matches (29 of 38 matches), while Catanzaro keeps a clean sheet in 28% (12 of 43 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Catanzaro
Over / Under — Empoli
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Catanzaro is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / match - Catanzaro · 1.05 pts / match - Empoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Catanzaro - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Catanzaro
Empoli
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.91 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.66 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 53% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 48% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 27% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 70% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Catanzaro 0 - 0 - 1 Empoli. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Catanzaro vs Empoli?
The Serie B match finished Catanzaro 3:2 Empoli. 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 Empoli?
Catanzaro score 1.63 goals per game on average and Empoli 1.24. The Serie B average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Catanzaro's matches and 61% of Empoli's.
What form are Catanzaro and Empoli in?
Over the last 5 games Catanzaro have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Empoli 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Catanzaro vs Empoli?
The statistical background for Catanzaro vs Empoli — 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.