Catanzaro vs Virtus Entella: match statistics
Catanzaro vs Virtus Entella: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Catanzaro played against Virtus Entella in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on November 29, 2025. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Catanzaro has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Virtus Entella has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Catanzaro scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 1.15. Virtus Entella scores 0.92 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Catanzaro's games and 54% of Virtus Entella's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 31%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Virtus Entella has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.36 per game. Catanzaro takes 13.3 shots per game, while Virtus Entella takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Catanzaro leads at halftime in 8% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Virtus Entella leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Catanzaro's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Virtus Entella, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% 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 | Virtus Entella | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.26 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Catanzaro · 1.2 pts / game - Virtus Entella
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 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.23 goals / game - Catanzaro · 0.92 goals / game - Virtus Entella
Catanzaro is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - Catanzaro · 1.31 goals / game - Virtus Entella
Catanzaro scores in 69% of games (9 of 13 meczów), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 meczów).
Virtus Entella scores in 69% of games (9 of 13 meczów), while Catanzaro keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 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 - Virtus Entella
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.
Virtus Entella is 79% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.77 pts / game - Catanzaro · 1.38 pts / game - Virtus Entella
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Catanzaro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Virtus Entella - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.9 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 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). 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
Virtus Entella
* 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 | Virtus Entella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 54% | • 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 46% | 47% | ▼ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 27% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 68% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 73% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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 Virtus Entella?
The Serie B match finished Catanzaro 3:2 Virtus Entella. 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 Virtus Entella?
Catanzaro score 1.23 goals per game on average and Virtus Entella 0.92. The Serie B average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Catanzaro's matches and 54% of Virtus Entella's.
What form are Catanzaro and Virtus Entella in?
Over the last 5 games Catanzaro have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Virtus Entella 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Catanzaro vs Virtus Entella?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Catanzaro vs Virtus Entella: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.