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
Key match information
Virtus Entella played Catanzaro in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Virtus Entella: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Catanzaro: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Virtus Entella scores 0.92 and concedes 1.36 goals per match. Catanzaro scores 1.36 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Virtus Entella 56%, Catanzaro 52%. Over 2.5: Virtus Entella 32%, Catanzaro 44%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Virtus Entella has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.36. Virtus Entella: 13.0 shots per match, Catanzaro: 12.9.
Match halves
Virtus Entella: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.52. Catanzaro: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Virtus Entella: 31-45+ (6 goals). Catanzaro: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Catanzaro is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Virtus Entella · 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 48% better for: goals scored per match.
0.92 goals / match - Virtus Entella · 1.36 goals / match - Catanzaro
Catanzaro is 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.36 goals / match - Virtus Entella · 1.04 goals / match - Catanzaro
Virtus Entella scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Catanzaro keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 matches).
Catanzaro scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 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 - Virtus Entella
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Virtus Entella - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 20%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Catanzaro - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Virtus Entella
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
| Virtus Entella | Liga | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Virtus Entella 0 - 0 - 1 Catanzaro. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.