Palermo FC vs US Catanzaro, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Palermo FC vs US Catanzaro — Serie B at Stadio Renzo Barbera.
- Palermo FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- US Catanzaro 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Federico Dionisi
- Assistant 1 Fabrizio Lombardo
- Assistant 2 Marco Belsanti (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 5 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 6 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
| 7 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 8 | Palermo FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | US Catanzaro | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Modena FC 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | SS Juve Stabia | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Padova Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | AC Cesena | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Carrarese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACD Virtus Entella | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Südtirol | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Benevento Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Hellas Verona FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | AC Pisa 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | SS Arezzo | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | US Cremonese | 0 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Palermo FC are 8th (0 pts). US Catanzaro are 9th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Palermo FC to score. At the same time, US Catanzaro does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' Goal! Tommaso Biasci scores his 16 goal in 114 matches.
- 8' Palermo FC currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 13' It looks surprising US Catanzaro does not make any changes. Andrea Ceresoli has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 18' Federico Bonini is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Palermo FC so far.
- 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 28' The home supporters are growing impatient. Palermo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 32' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dimitrios Nikolaou makes it 1-1.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Filippo Ranocchia on 42.
- 45' It’s gonna be a card for Andrea Ceresoli.
- 50' US Catanzaro have won 122 goals from 114 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 52' The crowd applauds Andrea Ceresoli as he leaves the pitch. Matias Antonini steps in for US Catanzaro.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Palermo FC and US Catanzaro are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 68' Another change for Palermo FC made on 68 minute. Thomas Henry leaves to be changed by Matteo Brunori Sandri.
- 73' Palermo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Ilias Koutsoupias is ready to make an impact after coming on for Simone Pontisso at the 75 minute mark.
- 79' A change in the Palermo FC ranks — Dimitrios Nikolaou exits the field as Rayyan Baniya enters on 79.
- 82' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marco Pompetti makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jacopo Segre on 86.
- 88' Palermo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Valerio Verre is hanging Federico Di Francesco on the field on 88 minute.
- 90' Poor challenge from Valerio Verre. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
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 |
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 1 |
| Leo Stulac | 1 |
| Pietro Iemmello | 1 |
| Dimitrios Nikolaou | 1 |
| Marco Pompetti | 1 |
Head to Head
Palermo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.68
Palermo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
US Catanzaro xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 79% + US Catanzaro or Draw 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Catanzaro win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 2.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Palermo FC or Draw
62%
Draw or US Catanzaro
74%
Palermo FC or US Catanzaro
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
23.7%
0 – 1
17%
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 1
4.2%
0 – 3
2.2%
2 – 2
2.1%
1 – 3
1.7%
3 – 0
1%
Asian Handicap — Palermo FC
| Handicap | Palermo FC covers | Push | US Catanzaro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 17% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 23% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Palermo FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.