Catanzaro 3-2 Empoli – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson rates Catanzaro at 59% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Catanzaro vs Empoli encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
Empoli make the trip to Stadio Nicola Ceravolo to face Catanzaro in Serie B (matchday 29). The match kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Catanzaro have collected 1.50 PPG across their last 10 games: 4W 3D 3L. Last five: W W W D D. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
Catanzaro at home: 7W 3D 0L from their last 10 home games — 2.40 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home. Their home PPG of 2.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.50 — Catanzaro are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Empoli's record over their last 10 games: 1W 4D 5L (0.70 PPG). Last five: L D D D L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Empoli's form when playing away from home: 3W 1D 6L across their last 10 road games (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
The points-per-game gap of 0.80 in Catanzaro's favour (1.50 vs 0.70) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 1 H2H match in our data, Empoli edge it 1 wins to 0, with 0 draws. Neither side has a commanding advantage. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
Scoring has been limited in the 1 H2H match in our data, averaging 1.0 goals per game, which makes Under 2.5 the head-to-head-backed angle in the goals market. The most recent of those, on 8 Nov 2025, ended Catanzaro 0–1 Empoli — a Empoli win.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
Trading & In-Play
Catanzaro — key trading statistics (last 66 games, 32 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 69% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; of the 18 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 61%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games).
Empoli — key trading statistics (last 66 games, 32 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 78% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; of the 13 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 46%; of the 18 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 28%; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Catanzaro 56% versus Empoli 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Catanzaro 50% | Empoli 48%). Note also that Empoli surrender HT leads in 46% of cases while Catanzaro recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 61% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Catanzaro 1.88 xG and Empoli 0.92 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Catanzaro attack 1.136 / defence 0.875 | Empoli attack 0.918 / defence 1.292. League average goals — home 1.280 / away 1.142. Empoli's defence rating of 1.292 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Catanzaro's projected output up. Data: built from Catanzaro's last 66 games and Empoli's last 28.
Result probabilities: Catanzaro 59% | Draw 24% | Empoli 17%. Fair-value odds: Catanzaro 1.69 | Draw 4.24 | Empoli 5.83. The model has a clear lean to Catanzaro (59%) — a 35pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS Yes probability 52% | Total xG 2.80. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.80 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 52% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Catanzaro are the pick at 59% — clear model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 24% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.80 combined xG gives a 53% probability to Over 2.5 — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 52%. This conflicts with form data — both teams scored in: Catanzaro 40% (last 10 home games) | Empoli 40% (last 10 away games), a notable divergence.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Catanzaro vs Empoli | Competition: Serie B, matchday 29 | Venue: Stadio Nicola Ceravolo • Kick-off: Sunday 8 March 2026 at 14:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Catanzaro 59% | Draw 24% | Empoli 17% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% (Under 47%) | BTTS Yes 52% (No 48%) | xG Catanzaro 1.88 / Empoli 0.92 • Poisson strength factors: Catanzaro attack 1.136 / def 0.875 | Empoli attack 0.918 / def 1.292 | league avg home 1.280 / away 1.142 • Poisson stance: Catanzaro (59%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.88
Catanzaro xG
Expected Goals
0.92
Empoli xG
52%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
31%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Catanzaro vs Empoli FAQs
What time does Catanzaro vs Empoli kick off?
Catanzaro vs Empoli kicked off at 14:00 UK time on Sunday 8 March 2026 at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo.
What was the final score in Catanzaro vs Empoli?
Catanzaro 3 - 2 Empoli.
Where is Catanzaro vs Empoli being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo.
What competition is Catanzaro vs Empoli part of?
Catanzaro vs Empoli is a Serie B fixture (matchday 29) (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Catanzaro vs Empoli?
Our statistical model gives Catanzaro a 59% chance of winning, Empoli a 17% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Catanzaro the favourite.
Will both teams score in Catanzaro vs Empoli?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Catanzaro and Empoli will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Catanzaro vs Empoli have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Catanzaro's attacking strength (1.14x league average) is weighed against Empoli's defensive record (1.29x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.88. Flip it around — Empoli's attack (0.92x) against Catanzaro's defence (0.88x) — and the away total comes out at 0.92.
These ratings are built from Catanzaro's last 66 games and Empoli's last 28 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.9%. Close behind: 2-0 (10.8%), 1-0 (10.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Catanzaro Win
59%
1.69
24%
4.24
17%
5.83
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
11.5%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
10.8%
Home win
1 – 1
10.5%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.88
Catanzaro xG
Total xG
2.80
0.92
Empoli xG
1.69
59%
Home win
4.24
24%
Draw
5.83
17%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
31%
Over 3.5
3.23
69%
Under 3.5
1.45
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.94
48%
BTTS No
2.07
Clean Sheet
40%
2.50
15%
6.55
Win to Nil
24%
4.22
3%
38.21
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.1 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.8 | 9.9 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.8 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Catanzaro vs Empoli Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Catanzaro vs Empoli?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.9%.
How many goals are Catanzaro and Empoli expected to score?
The model projects 1.88 expected goals for Catanzaro and 0.92 for Empoli, a combined total of 2.80.
How confident is the prediction model for Catanzaro vs Empoli?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 59%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Catanzaro come into this having played 66 games, going 24W 28D 14L for 1.52 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-W-D-D.
On the other side, Empoli sit at 0.94 PPG from 66 outings (13W 23D 30L), a run that reads L-D-D-D-L across their last five.
Catanzaro carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.58 PPG clear of Empoli — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home & Away Splits
Catanzaro's home form reads 14W 13D 5L across their last 32 home games, a 1.72 PPG return.
Away from home, Empoli have taken 0.97 points per game from their last 32 away games (8W 7D 17L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Catanzaro come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Catanzaro are averaging 1.42 goals scored and 1.18 conceded per game recently; Empoli are on 1.02 scored and 1.48 conceded.
Last 66 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Catanzaro
Current Season
Empoli
Current Season
Catanzaro (Home) vs Empoli (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Catanzaro
Current Season
Empoli
Current Season
❓ Catanzaro vs Empoli Form FAQs
What form are Catanzaro and Empoli in coming into this match?
Catanzaro have gone 24W 28D 14L in their last 66 games (1.52 PPG), while Empoli have gone 13W 23D 30L in their last 66 (0.94 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Catanzaro at home or Empoli away?
Catanzaro's home record (1.72 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Catanzaro at home: 1.72 PPG; Empoli away: 0.97 PPG.
Have Catanzaro or Empoli been keeping clean sheets recently?
Catanzaro have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Empoli in 18%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 2 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to November 2025 — a small sample, so read the trends with care. All of them came in Serie B. The most recent was on 8 March 2026, roughly 8 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Catanzaro
0
Draws
1
Empoli
Recent Meetings
❓ Catanzaro vs Empoli H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Catanzaro and Empoli?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, Catanzaro have won 1, Empoli have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Catanzaro and Empoli last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 8 March 2026: Catanzaro 3-2 Empoli.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Catanzaro are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 57% of those situations.
Empoli are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 50% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 22% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Catanzaro 50%, Empoli 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 47% (Catanzaro) and 62% (Empoli).
On the defensive side: Catanzaro keep a clean sheet in 41% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Catanzaro home games / Empoli away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Catanzaro vs Empoli Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Catanzaro and Empoli matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Catanzaro's games and 62% of Empoli's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Catanzaro and Empoli matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 47% of Catanzaro's recent games and 62% of Empoli's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Catanzaro and Empoli matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 69% of Catanzaro's recent matches and 78% of Empoli's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Catanzaro edge out Empoli 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Catanzaro beat Empoli 3-2 at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, Regular Season - 29, in the Serie B. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Catanzaro 1.88 xG and Empoli 0.92 xG, a combined 2.80. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Catanzaro beat their projection by 1.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Empoli outscored their 0.92 projection by 1.1. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Catanzaro attack 1.14 / defence 0.88 against Empoli attack 0.92 / defence 1.29, drawn from 66/28 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Catanzaro 59% | Draw 24% | Empoli 17%, with Catanzaro to win its most likely call at 59%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 53%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. Over 3.5 was 31% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 49% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Catanzaro 50%, Empoli 48%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Catanzaro's trading profile (66 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Empoli's trading profile (66 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Catanzaro arrived the stronger side — 1.52 PPG against 0.94. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Catanzaro (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.56 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 1.06 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Empoli (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.16 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.75 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
Related fixtures
More Serie B fixtures — matchday 29
All Serie B fixtures →
More Italian football predictions →