Monopoli vs Catania: match statistics
Catania shows much better overall form with 13 wins this season and an impressive 35:10 goal difference, while Monopoli has only 9 wins with a 25:24 ratio. The visitors are characterized by excellent away defense – conceding just 1 goal on average per match and as many as 40% of their matches ending in clean sheets, making them a very tough opponent. The recent form from the last five matches also favors Catania – 2.2 points per game compared to Monopoli's 2.0. Higher away xG (1.44 vs 1.27 for the hosts at home) and only 2 defeats all season highlight the strength of the away team. However, Monopoli has home advantage and a solid 36% win rate at home, making a draw a realistic scenario as well, but the statistics point in favor of Catania.
Monopoli vs Catania: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Monopoli played against Catania in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Monopoli has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Catania has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Monopoli scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.14. Catania scores 1.67 and allows 0.48. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Monopoli's games and 24% of Catania's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 24%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Catania has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.24 per game. Monopoli takes 9.4 shots per game, while Catania takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Monopoli leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Catania leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
Monopoli's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Catania, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group C games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% 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 4.00 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 shows much better overall form with 13 wins this season and an impressive 35:10 goal difference, while Monopoli has only 9 wins with a 25:24 ratio. The visitors are characterized by excellent away defense – conceding just 1 goal on average per match and as many as 40% of their matches ending in clean sheets, making them a very tough opponent. The recent form from the last five matches also favors Catania – 2.2 points per game compared to Monopoli's 2.0. Higher away xG (1.44 vs 1.27 for the hosts at home) and only 2 defeats all season highlight the strength of the away team. However, Monopoli has home advantage and a solid 36% win rate at home, making a draw a realistic scenario as well, but the statistics point in favor of Catania.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Monopoli | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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 10% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Monopoli · 2.2 pts / game - Catania
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 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Monopoli · 1.67 goals / game - Catania
Catania is 138% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Monopoli · 0.48 goals / game - Catania
Monopoli scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Catania keeps a clean sheet in 71% (15 of 21 meczów).
Catania scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Monopoli keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 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 - Monopoli
Over / Under - Catania
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 107% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / game - Monopoli · 1.86 pts / game - Catania
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Monopoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Catania - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Monopoli
Catania
* 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
| Monopoli | Liga | Catania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 49% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 29% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 65% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Monopoli's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Catania. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Monopoli vs Catania?
The Serie C Group C match finished Monopoli 1:2 Catania. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Monopoli vs Catania?
Monopoli score 1.19 goals per game on average and Catania 1.67. The Serie C Group C average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Monopoli's matches and 24% of Catania's.
What form are Monopoli and Catania in?
Over the last 5 games Monopoli have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Catania 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Monopoli vs Catania?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Monopoli vs Catania: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.