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
Key match information
Monopoli played Catania in Serie C Group C (Italy). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Monopoli: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Catania: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Monopoli scores 1.19 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Catania scores 1.67 and concedes 0.48. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Monopoli 52%, Catania 24%. Over 2.5: Monopoli 38%, Catania 24%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Catania has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.24. Monopoli: 9.4 shots per match, Catania: 11.9.
Match halves
Monopoli: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.90. Catania: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.90.
Goals by minute
Monopoli: 76-90+ (7 goals). Catania: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie C Group C: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, 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
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 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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Catania is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Monopoli · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.19 goals / match - Monopoli · 1.67 goals / match - Catania
Catania is 138% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.14 goals / match - Monopoli · 0.48 goals / match - Catania
Monopoli scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Catania keeps a clean sheet in 71% (15 of 21 matches).
Catania scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Monopoli keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 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 - Monopoli
Over / Under - Catania
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.
Catania is 107% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / match - Monopoli · 1.86 pts / match - Catania
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Monopoli - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Catania - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Monopoli
Catania
* 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 C Group C).
Teams vs league
| Monopoli | Liga | Catania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Monopoli 0 - 0 - 1 Catania. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.