US Catanzaro vs Cosenza Calcio, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
US Catanzaro vs Cosenza Calcio — Serie B at Nicola Ceravolo.
- US Catanzaro 38 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
- Cosenza Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Juan Luca Sacchi (Italy)
7 games this season
🟨 1.4/game
⚽ 7.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | Palermo FC | 38 | 72 |
| 5 | US Catanzaro | 38 | 59 |
| 6 | Modena FC 2018 | 38 | 55 |
| 7 | SS Juve Stabia | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 38 | 49 |
| 9 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 38 | 46 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Carrarese Calcio | 38 | 44 |
| 13 | UC Sampdoria | 38 | 44 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 38 | 42 |
| 15 | Empoli FC | 38 | 41 |
| 16 | FC Sudtirol | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 18 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 19 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 20 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Cosenza Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | Venezia FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | Modena FC 2018 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | Como 1907 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Oct | FeralpiSalo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | FC Sudtirol | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | US Catanzaro | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | AC Reggiana | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | FeralpiSalo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | Spezia Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Oct | UC Sampdoria | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | Calcio Lecco 1912 | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
US Catanzaro this season
US Catanzaro this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
US Catanzaro
0-15
4/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. US Catanzaro host Cosenza Calcio — let the battle begin!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Cosenza Calcio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 12' The deadlock is broken! Pietro Iemmello gets on the scoresheet on 12 minutes.
- 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 19' Mateusz Praszelik was booked on 19.
- 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dimitris Sounas on 20.
- 23' That is a card for US Catanzaro. Tommaso Biasci will be fuming at that decision.
- 26' That looks like a foul for a card for Manuel Marras.
- 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
- 36' The 32-year-old Manuel Marras has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. US Catanzaro and Cosenza Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Luigi Canotto. He replaces Manuel Marras on 46 minute.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both US Catanzaro and Cosenza Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 52' GOAL! Tommaso Biasci scores on 52. Assisted by Pietro Iemmello
- 57' Simone Mazzocchi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Idriz Voca at the 57 minute mark.
- 62' US Catanzaro is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 64' Cosenza Calcio player sees a card in front of him.
- 66' Panos Katseris catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 66.
- 71' The crowd applauds Tommaso Biasci as he leaves the pitch. Giuseppe Ambrosino steps in for US Catanzaro.
- 76' Cosenza Calcio ring the changes. Francesco Forte has done his job and it is now time for Massimo Zilli to step up.
- 78' Another change for US Catanzaro made on 78 minute. Jari Vandeputte leaves to be changed by Matteo Stoppa.
- 79' The Cosenza Calcio bench stirs into life. Giacomo Calo is withdrawn and Aldo Florenzi gets his opportunity.
- 84' Fresh legs for US Catanzaro! Simone Pontisso comes on to replace Marco Pompetti.
- 85' Enrico Brignola is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pietro Iemmello at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' A moment of madness from Federico Zuccon on 90 minutes earns him a card. Cosenza Calcio will be frustrated.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for US Catanzaro and Cosenza Calcio (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
US Catanzaro Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 23
- 1
- 14
- 18
- 21
- 72
- 77
-
27
Jari Vandeputte ↓ Matteo Stoppa 78'
- 28
- 24
Bench
-
17
Enrico Brignola ↑ 85'
-
20
Simone Pontisso ↑ 84'
-
19
Matteo Stoppa ↑ 78'
- 99
- 8
- 5
-
33
Andrea Oliveri ↑ 78'
-
70
Giuseppe Ambrosino ↑ 71'
- 7
- 44
- 16
- 22
Coach
Vincenzo Vivarini
Cosenza Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Giacomo Calo ↓ Aldo Florenzi 79'
- 23
- 1
-
7
Manuel Marras ↓ Luigi Canotto 46'
- 13
- 26
-
10
Francesco Forte ↓ Massimo Zilli 76'
- 11
- 9
-
42
Idriz Voca ↓ Simone Mazzocchi 57'
- 27
Bench
- 2
-
31
Luigi Canotto ↑ 46'
- 77
- 3
-
98
Federico Zuccon ↑ 79'
- 6
-
30
Simone Mazzocchi ↑ 57'
-
21
Massimo Zilli ↑ 76'
- 19
- 20
- 33
-
34
Aldo Florenzi ↑ 79'
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
US Catanzaro Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58
US Catanzaro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63
Cosenza Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Catanzaro win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
US Catanzaro or Draw
84%
Draw or Cosenza Calcio
43%
US Catanzaro or Cosenza Calcio
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Catanzaro win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.4%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.1%
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
3.3%
4 – 0
2.7%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — US Catanzaro
| Handicap | US Catanzaro covers | Push | Cosenza Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 27% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Cosenza Calcio keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

