Palermo FC vs US Catanzaro, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Palermo FC vs US Catanzaro — Serie B at Stadio Renzo Barbera.
- Palermo FC 11 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
- US Catanzaro 11 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Federico Dionisi
- Assistant 1 Fabrizio Lombardo
- Assistant 2 Marco Belsanti (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | Modena FC 2018 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | Benevento Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 16 |
| 9 | US Cremonese | 11 | 15 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | FC Südtirol | 11 | 15 |
| 13 | SS Juve Stabia | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | SS Arezzo | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | UC Sampdoria | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | ACD Virtus Entella | 11 | 10 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 11 | 9 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 11 | 9 |
| 20 | US Catanzaro | 11 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | US Catanzaro | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Carrarese Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Spezia Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | UC Sampdoria | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Frosinone Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | AS Cittadella | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 Nov | AC Reggiana | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Nov | Frosinone Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Palermo FC | US Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #20 |
| 27 | Points | 6 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 8 / 3 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 3 / 7 |
| 25 | Scored | 11 |
| 13 | Conceded | 23 |
| +12 | GD | -12 |
| 2.45 | PPG | 0.55 |
| 73% | Win % | 9% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Palermo FC this season
Palermo FC this season
9%
Clean Sheets
US Catanzaro this season
US Catanzaro this season
Palermo FC are 1st (27 pts). US Catanzaro are 20th (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Palermo FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
6/3
61-75
5/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
US Catanzaro
0-15
1/–
16-30
4/3
31-45
–/7
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/2
76+
3/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Palermo FC
| Dennis Johnsen | 7 G | 5 A |
| Dominic Vavassori | 6 G | 1 A |
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 2 G | 3 A |
| Antonio Palumbo | 2 G | 1 A |
| Filippo Ranocchia | 2 G |
US Catanzaro
| Pietro Iemmello | 2 G |
| Marco D'Alessandro | 1 G |
| Bruno Verrengia | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. US Catanzaro kicks off things out of here…
- 3' Assisted by Tommaso Cassandro with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tommaso Biasci makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 8' It is a cagey affair so far. Palermo FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past US Catanzaro's compact 3-5-2.
- 13' 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.
- 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' Dimitrios Nikolaou adds to his 0 season tally! Palermo FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 37' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 42' It’s a booking for Palermo FC player. Filippo Ranocchia gets a card.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Andrea Ceresoli.
- 50' Nicolo Buso has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 52' Matias Antonini has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andrea Ceresoli on 52 minute.
- 57' Palermo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Catanzaro backline.
- 62' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thomas Henry, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Renzo Barbera with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 67' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 68' The crowd applauds Thomas Henry as he leaves the pitch. Matteo Brunori Sandri steps in for Palermo FC.
- 73' Marco Pompetti has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 467 appearances.
- 75' A change in the US Catanzaro ranks — Simone Pontisso exits the field as Ilias Koutsoupias enters on 75.
- 79' The whistle greets Dimitrios Nikolaou as he departs to be replaced by Rayyan Baniya.
- 82' Sensational shot from Marco Pompetti. US Catanzaro is back in the lead.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Jacopo Segre. He receives a card.
- 88' Fresh legs for Palermo FC! Valerio Verre comes on to replace Federico Di Francesco.
- 90' Valerio Verre has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Palermo FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 10
- 7
- 8
- 17
- 32
- 43
- 18
- 20
- 21
- 1
- 3
Bench
-
26
Valerio Verre ↑ 88'
-
6
Claudio Gomes ↑ 79'
- 46
-
11
Roberto Insigne ↑ 68'
- 29
- 19
-
4
Rayyan Baniya ↑ 79'
-
9
Matteo Brunori Sandri ↑ 68'
- 14
- 12
- 25
Coach
Alessio Dionisi
US Catanzaro Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 9
- 20
- 14
- 22
- 10
- 21
- 6
-
7
Mattia Compagnon ↓ Mario Situm 88'
- 84
- 27
-
28
Tommaso Biasci ↓ Nicolo Buso 75'
Bench
- 1
-
92
Mario Situm ↑ 88'
- 29
-
8
Ilias Koutsoupias ↑ 75'
- 24
- 99
-
90
Filippo Pittarello ↑ 88'
-
45
Nicolo Buso ↑ 75'
-
4
Matias Antonini ↑ 52'
- 2
- 3
Coach
Fabio Caserta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tommaso Biasci | 4 |
| Filippo Pittarello | 2 |
| Jacopo Segre | 2 |
| Jeremy Le Douaron | 1 |
| Dennis Johnsen | 1 |
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 1 |
| Leo Stulac | 1 |
| Pietro Iemmello | 1 |
Head to Head
Palermo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.78
Palermo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
US Catanzaro xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: US Catanzaro win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Palermo FC or Draw
77%
Draw or US Catanzaro
44%
Palermo FC or US Catanzaro
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.3%
3 – 1
7.5%
1 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.6%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
4 – 1
5.2%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.5%
4 – 0
4.1%
1 – 2
Actual
4 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Palermo FC
| Handicap | Palermo FC covers | Push | US Catanzaro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 19% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 20% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Palermo FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.