Venezia vs Catanzaro: match statistics
Venezia displays impressive home form with an 89% win rate at home and a +16 goal difference, making them the clear favorite for this encounter. The hosts haven't lost any of their last five matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding just 3, confirming their excellent disposition. Catanzaro, despite a decent table position, has significantly weaker away stats – only 33% away wins and a high 44% of matches without scoring a goal. The difference in quality is also visible in xG statistics: Venezia generates an average of 1.82 xG in home matches with just 1.03 xG against, while Catanzaro has a balanced record of 1.33 xG for and 1.39 xG against on the road. Considering the hosts' advantage in every aspect of the game, especially scoring efficiency (average 2.22 goals per home match) and defensive solidity (67% clean sheets), Venezia has all the predispositions to secure a confident victory.
Venezia vs Catanzaro: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Venezia played against Catanzaro in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Venezia has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Catanzaro has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Venezia scores 1.79 goals per game and allows 0.79. Catanzaro scores 1.37 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Venezia's games and 58% of Catanzaro's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 47%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Venezia has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.39 per game. Venezia takes 16.6 shots per game, while Catanzaro takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Venezia leads at halftime in 58% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Catanzaro leads at halftime in 16% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Venezia's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Catanzaro, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 46% 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Venezia displays impressive home form with an 89% win rate at home and a +16 goal difference, making them the clear favorite for this encounter. The hosts haven't lost any of their last five matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding just 3, confirming their excellent disposition. Catanzaro, despite a decent table position, has significantly weaker away stats – only 33% away wins and a high 44% of matches without scoring a goal. The difference in quality is also visible in xG statistics: Venezia generates an average of 1.82 xG in home matches with just 1.03 xG against, while Catanzaro has a balanced record of 1.33 xG for and 1.39 xG against on the road. Considering the hosts' advantage in every aspect of the game, especially scoring efficiency (average 2.22 goals per home match) and defensive solidity (67% clean sheets), Venezia has all the predispositions to secure a confident victory.
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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
| Venezia | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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.
Venezia is 8% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Venezia · 2.4 pts / game - Catanzaro
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.
Venezia is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.79 goals / game - Venezia · 1.37 goals / game - Catanzaro
Venezia is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.79 goals / game - Venezia · 1.11 goals / game - Catanzaro
Venezia scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while Catanzaro keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 meczów).
Catanzaro scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while Venezia keeps a clean sheet in 47% (9 of 19 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 - Venezia
Over / Under - Catanzaro
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.
Venezia is 111% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.11 pts / game - Venezia · 1 pts / game - Catanzaro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Venezia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 58% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Catanzaro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Venezia
Catanzaro
* 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
| Venezia | Liga | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.58 | 2.47 | • 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 46% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 26% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 69% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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 Venezia's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Catanzaro. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Venezia vs Catanzaro?
The Serie B match finished Venezia 3:1 Catanzaro. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Venezia vs Catanzaro?
Venezia score 1.79 goals per game on average and Catanzaro 1.37. The Serie B average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Venezia's matches and 58% of Catanzaro's.
What form are Venezia and Catanzaro in?
Over the last 5 games Venezia have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Catanzaro 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Venezia vs Catanzaro?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.