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
Game details
Catanzaro played against Empoli in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Catanzaro has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Empoli has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Catanzaro scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.14. Empoli scores 1.21 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Catanzaro's games and 61% of Empoli's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Catanzaro has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.35 per game. Catanzaro takes 13.0 shots per game, while Empoli takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Catanzaro leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Empoli leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Catanzaro's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). For Empoli, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 48% 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
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.
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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
| Catanzaro | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Catanzaro is 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Catanzaro · 0.6 pts / game - 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 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Catanzaro · 1.21 goals / game - Empoli
Catanzaro is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Catanzaro · 1.39 goals / game - Empoli
Catanzaro scores in 79% of games (22 of 28 meczów), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 meczów).
Empoli scores in 79% of games (22 of 28 meczów), while Catanzaro keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 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 - Empoli
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.
Catanzaro is 39% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Catanzaro · 1 pts / game - Empoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Catanzaro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 25%. 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 | 3.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Empoli
* 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 | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.51 | ▲ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 55% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 26% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Catanzaro's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Empoli. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
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 1.50 goals per game on average and Empoli 1.21. The Serie B average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Catanzaro's matches and 61% of Empoli's.
What form are Catanzaro and Empoli in?
Over the last 5 games Catanzaro have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Empoli 0-3-2 (0.60 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.