US Catanzaro vs Venezia FC, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
US Catanzaro vs Venezia FC — Serie B at Nicola Ceravolo.
- US Catanzaro 5 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Venezia FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Giovanni Ayroldi
3 games this season
🟨 6.3/game
⚽ 11.7 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Venezia FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Apr | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | US Cremonese | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Apr | Modena FC 2018 | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Como 1907 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Parma Calcio 1913 | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | US Catanzaro | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Apr | US Cremonese | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | Calcio Lecco 1912 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Brescia Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | AC Reggiana | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
US Catanzaro this season
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, Venezia FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Magnificent from Simone Pontisso! That is 6 goals in 458 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 10' Jay Idzes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
- 14' Jay Idzes adds to his 0 season tally! Venezia FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tanner Tessmann, as he is very good at scoring at Nicola Ceravolo with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 24' It looks like no one’s ball. US Catanzaro is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 29' Ali Dembele, a France defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 43' The US Catanzaro manager makes a substitution. Giuseppe Ambrosino departs to be replaced by Tommaso Biasci.
- 46' That is a card for US Catanzaro. Dimitris Sounas will be fuming at that decision.
- 47' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marin Sverko.
- 52' Both keepers have barely been tested. US Catanzaro and Venezia FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 55' Jay Idzes with the second goal in the match!
- 57' Poor challenge from Marin Sverko. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 59' What an equalizer from Pietro Iemmello!
- 59' A tactical swap from Venezia FC — Giorgio Altare on, Nunzio Lella off on 59 minutes.
- 64' Venezia FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 68' Alfredo Donnarumma is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dimitris Sounas at the 68 minute mark.
- 71' It is a substitution in Venezia FC team. Gianluca Busio is replaced by Mikael Egill Ellertsson on 71 minute.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Stefano Scognamillo. He receives a card.
- 80' Matteo Stoppa gets the nod from US Catanzaro. He replaces Andrea Oliveri and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Davide Veroli makes way for Kevin Miranda at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Catanzaro.
- 86' US Catanzaro are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Venezia FC's shape.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — US Catanzaro 3-2 Venezia FC.
Lineups
US Catanzaro Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 20
- 1
- 14
-
10
Jacopo Petriccione ↓ Luca Verna 68'
-
33
Andrea Oliveri ↓ Matteo Stoppa 80'
- 70
-
72
Davide Veroli ↓ Kevin Miranda 81'
- 27
- 24
- 4
Bench
- 17
-
19
Matteo Stoppa ↑ 80'
-
99
Alfredo Donnarumma ↑ 68'
- 32
-
8
Luca Verna ↑ 68'
- 21
-
44
Kevin Miranda ↑ 81'
- 16
-
28
Tommaso Biasci ↑ 43'
- 22
Coach
Vincenzo Vivarini
Venezia FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 33
-
10
Nicholas Pierini ↓ Mato Jajalo 80'
-
7
Francesco Zampano ↓ Ali Dembele 80'
- 6
- 1
-
24
Nunzio Lella ↓ Giorgio Altare 59'
- 8
- 4
- 30
- 19
Bench
- 23
- 21
-
18
Mato Jajalo ↑ 80'
- 38
-
9
Christian Gytkjaer ↑ 80'
- 31
- 99
-
15
Giorgio Altare ↑ 59'
- 12
-
77
Mikael Egill Ellertsson ↑ 71'
-
25
Ali Dembele ↑ 80'
Coach
Paolo Vanoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jay Idzes | 2 |
| Pietro Iemmello | 2 |
| Simone Pontisso | 1 |
| Dennis Johnsen | 1 |
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 1 |
| Andrea Ghion | 1 |
US Catanzaro Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.56
US Catanzaro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Venezia FC xG
I would bet for:
US Catanzaro or Venezia FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Catanzaro win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
US Catanzaro or Draw
70%
Draw or Venezia FC
56%
US Catanzaro or Venezia FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — US Catanzaro
| Handicap | US Catanzaro covers | Push | Venezia FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Venezia FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.