Cosenza Calcio vs US Catanzaro, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cosenza Calcio vs US Catanzaro — Serie B at Stadio San Vito-Gigi Marulla.
- Cosenza Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- US Catanzaro 5 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gianluca Aureliano
- Assistant 1 Marco Scatragli
- Assistant 2 Stefano Galimberti (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Sudtirol | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Modena FC 2018 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Padova Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | Benevento Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | Hellas Verona FC | 5 | 7 |
| 9 | AC Cesena | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | AC Pisa 1909 | 5 | 7 |
| 12 | SS Arezzo | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Empoli FC | 5 | 6 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 5 | 5 |
| 16 | US Cremonese | 5 | 5 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | SS Juve Stabia | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | US Catanzaro | 5 | 3 |
| 20 | Carrarese Calcio | 5 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | US Catanzaro | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Carrarese Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | AC Cesena | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Frosinone Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Nov | Modena FC 2018 | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Cosenza Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Spezia Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Palermo FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Brescia Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | UC Sampdoria | A | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Nov | Mantova 1911 SSD | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
US Catanzaro this season
US Catanzaro this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
US Catanzaro
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
US Catanzaro
| Pietro Iemmello | 2 G |
| Marco D'Alessandro | 1 G |
| Bruno Verrengia | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Cosenza Calcio and US Catanzaro is underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cosenza Calcio and US Catanzaro are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 21' The referee calls foul for Alessandro Caporale. He receives a card.
- 26' It is a cagey affair so far. Cosenza Calcio in their 3-4-1-2 trying to find a way past US Catanzaro's compact 3-5-2.
- 31' US Catanzaro have won 126 goals from 119 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' US Catanzaro are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 38' Cosenza Calcio player sees a card in front of him.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering US Catanzaro that had 119 games and scored 126 goals.
- 48' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 53' It’s high time Fabio Caserta made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Charlys on 54.
- 59' Cosenza Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 60' Marco Pompetti has so much to prove this time. He replaces Simone Pontisso on 60 minute.
- 61' A tactical swap from US Catanzaro — Tommaso Cassandro on, Mario Situm off on 61 minutes.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Nicolo Brighenti argues furiously but the card stands.
- 66' The referee has no hesitation. Simone Mazzocchi is booked for Cosenza Calcio — card on 66.
- 70' US Catanzaro make a change. Mattia Compagnon trudges off to be replaced by Demba Seck on 70 minutes.
- 72' The Cosenza Calcio bench stirs into life. Simone Mazzocchi is withdrawn and Luca Strizzolo gets his opportunity.
- 76' The Cosenza Calcio bench stirs into life. Tommaso D'Orazio is withdrawn and Baldovino Cimino gets his opportunity.
- 77' A moment of madness from Stefano Scognamillo on 77 minutes earns him a card. US Catanzaro will be frustrated.
- 80' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marco Pompetti makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 84' A change in the Cosenza Calcio ranks — Andrea Rizzo Pinna exits the field as Riccardo Ciervo enters on 84.
- 85' US Catanzaro manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Enrico Brignola is hanging Nicolo Buso on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' That is a card for Cosenza Calcio. Riccardo Ciervo will be fuming at that decision.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Cosenza Calcio Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 28
- 29
- 23
- 1
- 11
- 20
- 39
-
6
Charlys ↓ Jose Mauri 84'
- 30
- 17
- 16
Bench
-
24
Jose Mauri ↑ 84'
- 22
-
32
Luca Strizzolo ↑ 72'
- 55
- 31
- 15
-
19
Riccardo Ciervo ↑ 84'
- 9
-
21
Massimo Zilli ↑ 84'
- 4
-
2
Baldovino Cimino ↑ 76'
- 10
Coach
Massimiliano Alvini
US Catanzaro Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 9
- 20
- 23
- 14
-
92
Mario Situm ↓ Tommaso Cassandro 61'
- 22
- 10
- 6
-
7
Mattia Compagnon ↓ Demba Seck 70'
- 90
-
45
Nicolo Buso ↓ Enrico Brignola 85'
Bench
-
17
Enrico Brignola ↑ 85'
- 1
-
19
Andrea La Mantia ↑ 85'
-
21
Marco Pompetti ↑ 60'
-
29
Demba Seck ↑ 70'
-
84
Tommaso Cassandro ↑ 61'
- 24
- 27
- 28
- 99
- 4
- 3
Coach
Fabio Caserta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pietro Iemmello | 3 |
| Tommaso Biasci | 2 |
| Marco Pompetti | 2 |
| Riccardo Ciervo | 1 |
| Mamadou Coulibaly | 1 |
| Federico Bonini | 1 |
Head to Head
Cosenza Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.06
Cosenza Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
US Catanzaro xG
I would bet for:
Cosenza Calcio or US Catanzaro 69% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Cosenza Calcio or Draw
61%
Draw or US Catanzaro
69%
Cosenza Calcio or US Catanzaro
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Cosenza Calcio
| Handicap | Cosenza Calcio covers | Push | US Catanzaro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 22% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Cosenza Calcio keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.