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Venezia FC vs US Catanzaro, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2023-24
Venezia FC
2 – 1
Full Time
US Catanzaro
Fri 10 Nov 2023 · 19:30 UTC Pierluigi Penzo HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 5' Mario Situm
Giorgio Altare 58' Y
Bjarki Bjarkason 89' R
Christian Gytkjaer 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Venezia FC vs US Catanzaro — Serie B at Pierluigi Penzo.

Match Details

  • Referee Alberto Santoro

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

2
2
Venezia FC 4 games · Avg 3.8 goals US Catanzaro
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-10 Venezia FC 2–1 US Catanzaro

Recent Form

Venezia FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov US Catanzaro H 2–1 W
04 Nov Ternana Calcio A 1–0 W
29 Oct AC Pisa 1909 H 2–1 W
22 Oct AC Reggiana A 0–1 L
07 Oct Parma Calcio 1913 H 3–2 W
30 Sep Modena FC 2018 A 3–1 W
US Catanzaro
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
01 Oct UC Sampdoria A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Venezia FC US Catanzaro
#1 Position #5
82 Points 59
38 Played 38
24 / 10 / 4 W / D / L 15 / 14 / 9
77 Scored 62
31 Conceded 51
+46 GD +11
2.16 PPG 1.55
63% Win % 39%

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
42% Clean Sheets
Venezia FC this season
24% Clean Sheets
US Catanzaro this season

Venezia FC are 1st (82 pts). US Catanzaro are 5th (59 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Venezia FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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' That's the starting whistle at Pierluigi Penzo. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Venezia FC and US Catanzaro.
  • 5' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Mario Situm on 5 minutes.
  • 10' US Catanzaro looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 15' US Catanzaro come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' What composure from Joel Pohjanpalo! The Finland international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Venezia FC in their trying to find a way past US Catanzaro's compact .
  • 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Venezia FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 40' Andrea Ghion makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and US Catanzaro are in front.
  • 45' The travelling US Catanzaro supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 46' Venezia FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dennis Johnsen on 45.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Venezia FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nicholas Pierini suffering a number of foals already.
  • 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Giorgio Altare.
  • 63' It’s high time Paolo Vanoli made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 65' Francesco Zampano is replacing Nicholas Pierini for the Venezia FC side.
  • 67' US Catanzaro ring the changes. Dimitris Sounas has done his job and it is now time for Enrico Brignola to step up.
  • 68' Giuseppe Ambrosino has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matteo Stoppa on 68 minute.
  • 73' 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.
  • 74' It is a substitution in Venezia FC team. Marin Sverko is replaced by Ali Dembele on 74 minute.
  • 75' Fresh legs for Venezia FC! Christian Gytkjaer comes on to replace Joel Pohjanpalo.
  • 80' Venezia FC is showing some good football. However, Venezia FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 89' Bjarki Bjarkason catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 89.
  • 89' It is a substitution in Venezia FC team. Dennis Johnsen is replaced by Nunzio Lella on 89 minute.
  • 90' That is a card for Venezia FC. Christian Gytkjaer will be fuming at that decision.
  • It finishes all square. Venezia FC and US Catanzaro share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

Venezia FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paolo Vanoli

US Catanzaro Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincenzo Vivarini

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.17 Venezia FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 US Catanzaro xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Venezia FC to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Venezia FC61% Draw22% US Catanzaro17%
Actual: Venezia FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Venezia FC or Draw
83%
Draw or US Catanzaro
39%
Venezia FC or US Catanzaro
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Venezia FC45% Draw40% US Catanzaro15%
Actual: Venezia FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%
4 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Venezia FC

Handicap Venezia FC covers Push US Catanzaro covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 22% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Venezia FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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