Virtus Entella vs Catanzaro: match statistics
Catanzaro occupies 5th place in the table and shows significantly better form than Virtus Entella (16th place), as evidenced by a record of 3 wins in their last 5 matches and an average of 2 points per game. The hosts have won only 1 of their last 5 matches and have a worse goal difference (23:34 this season). Catanzaro dominates in terms of possession (55% vs 44%) and has better shooting accuracy (10% vs 9%), despite playing away from home. While Virtus Entella does have a decent home record (42% wins), they have a negative xG ratio (1.55 to 1.32) and a high rate of goals conceded (0.83 per match). The form of the visitors, who have scored 7 and conceded only 2 in their last 5 matches, coupled with their higher league position, points towards a Catanzaro victory, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' home solidity.
Virtus Entella vs Catanzaro: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Virtus Entella played against Catanzaro in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Virtus Entella has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Catanzaro has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Virtus Entella scores 0.92 goals per game and allows 1.36. Catanzaro scores 1.36 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Virtus Entella's games and 52% of Catanzaro's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 44%, 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, 1.37 to 1.36 per game. Virtus Entella takes 13.0 shots per game, while Catanzaro takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Virtus Entella leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Catanzaro leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Virtus Entella's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Catanzaro, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% 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 5.00 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
Catanzaro occupies 5th place in the table and shows significantly better form than Virtus Entella (16th place), as evidenced by a record of 3 wins in their last 5 matches and an average of 2 points per game. The hosts have won only 1 of their last 5 matches and have a worse goal difference (23:34 this season). Catanzaro dominates in terms of possession (55% vs 44%) and has better shooting accuracy (10% vs 9%), despite playing away from home. While Virtus Entella does have a decent home record (42% wins), they have a negative xG ratio (1.55 to 1.32) and a high rate of goals conceded (0.83 per match). The form of the visitors, who have scored 7 and conceded only 2 in their last 5 matches, coupled with their higher league position, points towards a Catanzaro victory, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' home solidity.
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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
| Virtus Entella | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.32 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Virtus Entella · 2 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.
Catanzaro is 48% better for: goals scored per game.
0.92 goals / game - Virtus Entella · 1.36 goals / game - Catanzaro
Catanzaro is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Virtus Entella · 1.04 goals / game - Catanzaro
Virtus Entella scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Catanzaro keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Catanzaro scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 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 - Virtus Entella
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Virtus Entella - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 20%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 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 24% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Virtus Entella
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
| Virtus Entella | Liga | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.28 | 2.47 | • 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 47% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 27% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 71% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 Virtus Entella's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Catanzaro. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Virtus Entella vs Catanzaro?
The Serie B match finished Virtus Entella 1:3 Catanzaro. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Virtus Entella vs Catanzaro?
Virtus Entella score 0.92 goals per game on average and Catanzaro 1.36. The Serie B average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Virtus Entella's matches and 52% of Catanzaro's.
What form are Virtus Entella and Catanzaro in?
Over the last 5 games Virtus Entella have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Catanzaro 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Virtus Entella vs Catanzaro?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Virtus Entella vs Catanzaro: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.