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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 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
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 Südtirol A 1–0 W
01 Oct UC Sampdoria A 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Venezia FC launch into their encounter with US Catanzaro.
  • 5' US Catanzaro player sees a card in front of him.
  • 10' It’s high time Vincenzo Vivarini made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Venezia FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against US Catanzaro's shape.
  • 25' What a moment for Joel Pohjanpalo! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 35' It looks like no one’s ball. US Catanzaro is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 40' A goal from the Italy international Andrea Ghion! He fires home on 40 to make it 1-1!
  • 45' US Catanzaro is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' Dennis Johnsen makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Venezia FC are in front.
  • 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 58' The referee has no hesitation. Giorgio Altare is booked for Venezia FC — card on 58.
  • 63' Jari Vandeputte has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 65' A change in the Venezia FC ranks — Nicholas Pierini exits the field as Francesco Zampano enters on 65.
  • 67' Enrico Brignola gets the nod from US Catanzaro. He replaces Dimitris Sounas and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' US Catanzaro ring the changes. Matteo Stoppa has done his job and it is now time for Giuseppe Ambrosino to step up.
  • 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 74' A change in the Venezia FC ranks — Marin Sverko exits the field as Ali Dembele enters on 74.
  • 75' Venezia FC make a change. Joel Pohjanpalo trudges off to be replaced by Christian Gytkjaer on 75 minutes.
  • 80' Greece international Dimitris Sounas has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 89' It’s a booking for Venezia FC player. Bjarki Bjarkason gets a card.
  • 89' Nunzio Lella gets the nod from Venezia FC. He replaces Dennis Johnsen and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Christian Gytkjaer. He receives a card.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Venezia FC take all three points.

Lineups

Venezia FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paolo Vanoli

US Catanzaro Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincenzo Vivarini

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.59 Venezia FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 US Catanzaro xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Venezia FC51% Draw26% US Catanzaro23%
Actual: Venezia FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Venezia FC or Draw
77%
Draw or US Catanzaro
49%
Venezia FC or US Catanzaro
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Venezia FC34% Draw47% US Catanzaro19%
Actual: Venezia FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Venezia FC

Handicap Venezia FC covers Push US Catanzaro covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Venezia FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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