Cesena vs Catanzaro: match statistics
Catanzaro is in significantly better form than Cesena, averaging 2.2 points per game in their last five matches compared to just 0.6 points for the hosts. The visitors are in 5th place in the table with a 14-10-6 record, while Cesena in 8th place has a negative home record of 11-7-13 and a negative goal difference (-2) in home matches. Catanzaro have not lost any of their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws), while Cesena have not secured a single victory in the same period. The visitors' higher shot conversion rate (13% vs 10%), better average ball possession (54% vs 48%), and advantage in xG (1.35 vs 1.6 in Cesena's home matches, but 1.54 xGA for the visitors) further support a Catanzaro win. Considering all statistics, the visitors have a clear advantage, although Cesena's poor home form could lead to a closely contested match.
Cesena vs Catanzaro: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cesena played Catanzaro in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Cesena: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Catanzaro: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cesena scores 1.23 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. Catanzaro scores 1.60 and concedes 1.17. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cesena 65%, Catanzaro 60%. Over 2.5: Cesena 58%, Catanzaro 53%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Cesena has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.40. Cesena: 12.7 shots per match, Catanzaro: 13.1.
Match halves
Cesena: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.65. Catanzaro: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.97.
Goals by minute
Cesena: 31-45+ (11 goals). Catanzaro: 46-60 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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 than Cesena, averaging 2.2 points per game in their last five matches compared to just 0.6 points for the hosts. The visitors are in 5th place in the table with a 14-10-6 record, while Cesena in 8th place has a negative home record of 11-7-13 and a negative goal difference (-2) in home matches. Catanzaro have not lost any of their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws), while Cesena have not secured a single victory in the same period. The visitors' higher shot conversion rate (13% vs 10%), better average ball possession (54% vs 48%), and advantage in xG (1.35 vs 1.6 in Cesena's home matches, but 1.54 xGA for the visitors) further support a Catanzaro win. Considering all statistics, the visitors have a clear advantage, although Cesena's poor home form could lead to a closely contested match.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Cesena | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.36 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Catanzaro is 267% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Cesena · 2.2 pts / match - 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 30% better for: goals scored per match.
1.23 goals / match - Cesena · 1.6 goals / match - Catanzaro
Catanzaro is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.48 goals / match - Cesena · 1.17 goals / match - Catanzaro
Cesena scores in 77% of matches (24 of 31 matches), while Catanzaro keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 matches).
Catanzaro scores in 80% of matches (24 of 30 matches), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cesena
Over / Under - Catanzaro
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / match - Cesena · 1.4 pts / match - Catanzaro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cesena - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Catanzaro - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cesena
Catanzaro
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Cesena | Liga | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.71 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 27% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 72% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 76% | • 77% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Cesena 0 - 0 - 1 Catanzaro. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cesena vs Catanzaro?
The Serie B match finished Cesena 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 Cesena vs Catanzaro?
Cesena score 1.23 goals per game on average and Catanzaro 1.60. The Serie B average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Cesena's matches and 60% of Catanzaro's.
What form are Cesena and Catanzaro in?
Over the last 5 games Cesena have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Catanzaro 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cesena vs Catanzaro?
The statistical background for Cesena vs Catanzaro — 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.