Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Cosenza Calcio vs US Catanzaro, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2024-25
Thu 26 Dec 2024 · 14:00 UTC Stadio San Vito-Gigi Marulla 10,603 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 80' Marco Pompetti
Riccardo Ciervo pen 90+16' 1–1

Overview

Match Preview

Cosenza Calcio vs US Catanzaro — Serie B at Stadio San Vito-Gigi Marulla.

Match Details

  • Referee Gianluca Aureliano
  • Assistant 1 Marco Scatragli
  • Assistant 2 Stefano Galimberti (Italy)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
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)

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

H2H

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

✗ Wrong
Cosenza Calcio31% Draw31% US Catanzaro38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
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

✓ Correct
Cosenza Calcio21% Draw50% US Catanzaro29%
Actual: 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.