Wednesday , 30 September 2026

US Catanzaro vs AS Cittadella, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2024-25
US Catanzaro
1 – 0
Full Time
AS Cittadella
Fri 14 Feb 2025 · 19:30 UTC Nicola Ceravolo 8,458 HT 45' · FT 45'
Pietro Iemmello 65' 1–0
Simone Pontisso 71' Y

Overview

Match Preview

US Catanzaro vs AS Cittadella — Serie B at Nicola Ceravolo.

Match Details

  • Referee Valerio Crezzini (Italy)
  • Assistant 1 Damiano Di Iorio
  • Assistant 2 Claudio Barone (Italy)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Palermo FC 5 13
2 FC Südtirol 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

2
2
US Catanzaro 4 games · Avg 1.5 goals AS Cittadella
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-14 US Catanzaro 1–0 AS Cittadella 2024-09-14 AS Cittadella 0–0 US Catanzaro 2024-02-24 AS Cittadella 1–2 US Catanzaro 2023-09-27 US Catanzaro 1–1 AS Cittadella

Recent Form

US Catanzaro
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb AS Cittadella H 1–0 W
08 Feb Frosinone Calcio A 1–1 D
01 Feb AC Cesena H 4–2 W
26 Jan Brescia Calcio A 3–2 W
19 Jan AC Pisa 1909 H 0–0 D
12 Jan FC Südtirol A 1–1 D
AS Cittadella
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb US Catanzaro A 0–1 L
08 Feb AC Pisa 1909 A 1–0 W
01 Feb Spezia Calcio H 0–2 L
25 Jan Cosenza Calcio A 1–0 W
18 Jan Mantova 1911 SSD H 1–2 L
12 Jan AC Cesena A 0–0 D

Key Stats

50% 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)

US Catanzaro
Pietro Iemmello 2 G
Marco D'Alessandro 1 G
Bruno Verrengia 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for US Catanzaro to score. At the same time, AS Cittadella does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The 32-year-old Stefano Scognamillo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' AS Cittadella is showing some good football. However, AS Cittadella are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' US Catanzaro started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 25' Giacomo Quagliata has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 233 appearances.
  • 30' Francesco D'Alessio has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 35' US Catanzaro are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against AS Cittadella's 3-5-2 shape.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 50' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Tommaso Biasci as he leaves the pitch. Marco D'Alessandro steps in for US Catanzaro.
  • 64' It is a substitution in US Catanzaro team. Marco D'Alessandro is replaced by Mario Situm on 64 minute.
  • 65' What a moment for Pietro Iemmello! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 70' It is a cagey affair so far. US Catanzaro in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past AS Cittadella's compact 3-5-2.
  • 71' It’s a booking for US Catanzaro player. Simone Pontisso gets a card.
  • 71' It is a substitution in AS Cittadella team. Andrea Tessiore is replaced by Lorenzo Carissoni on 71 minute.
  • 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 78' Fresh legs for US Catanzaro! Marco Pompetti comes on to replace Riccardo Pagano.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Simone Pontisso as he leaves the pitch. Mamadou Coulibaly steps in for US Catanzaro.
  • 81' The AS Cittadella bench stirs into life. Alessio Vita is withdrawn and Jacopo Desogus gets his opportunity.
  • 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for US Catanzaro and AS Cittadella (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

US Catanzaro Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fabio Caserta

AS Cittadella Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alessandro Dal Canto

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pietro Iemmello 3
Enrico Baldini 1
Alfredo Donnarumma 1
Lorenzo Carissoni 1

Head to Head

2025-02-14 US Catanzaro 1–0 AS Cittadella 2024-09-14 AS Cittadella 0–0 US Catanzaro 2024-02-24 AS Cittadella 1–2 US Catanzaro 2023-09-27 US Catanzaro 1–1 AS Cittadella

US Catanzaro Form

2025-02-14 US Catanzaro 1–0 AS Cittadella W 2025-02-08 Frosinone Calcio 1–1 US Catanzaro D 2025-02-01 US Catanzaro 4–2 AC Cesena W 2025-01-26 Brescia Calcio 2–3 US Catanzaro W 2025-01-19 US Catanzaro 0–0 AC Pisa 1909 D 2025-01-12 FC Südtirol 1–1 US Catanzaro D

AS Cittadella Form

2025-02-14 US Catanzaro 1–0 AS Cittadella L 2025-02-08 AC Pisa 1909 0–1 AS Cittadella W 2025-02-01 AS Cittadella 0–2 Spezia Calcio L 2025-01-25 Cosenza Calcio 0–1 AS Cittadella W 2025-01-18 AS Cittadella 1–2 Mantova 1911 SSD L 2025-01-12 AC Cesena 0–0 AS Cittadella D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.18 US Catanzaro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 AS Cittadella xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
US Catanzaro48% Draw30% AS Cittadella22%
Actual: US Catanzaro win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

US Catanzaro or Draw
78%
Draw or AS Cittadella
52%
US Catanzaro or AS Cittadella
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
US Catanzaro29% Draw54% AS Cittadella17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.1%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.4%

Asian Handicap — US Catanzaro

Handicap US Catanzaro covers Push AS Cittadella covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 13% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 24% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
AS Cittadella keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.