Prediction for match Catanzaro — Empoli

Match Analysis: Catanzaro vs Empoli

On March 8th, Catanzaro will face Empoli in Serie B. The odds for the match are as follows: a win for Catanzaro is priced at 2.31, a draw at 3.14, and a victory for Empoli at 3.16. In terms of probabilities: Catanzaro 40.54%, draw 29.82%, Empoli 29.64%. Catanzaro holds a slight edge, but the difference between the teams isn't significant. There are various betting options for total goals: over 2.5 goals is at 1.97, under 2.5 is at 1.81. Both teams to score: yes is at 1.71, no at 2.02. Catanzaro's individual total over 1 is at 1.50, while Empoli's over 1 is at 1.83. For the first half, over 1 goal is at 1.95, and for the second half, over 1.5 goals is at 2.13.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Catanzaro has shown the following stats: 47.2% possession, an average of 1.4 yellow cards, 14.8 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Empoli holds 52.2% possession, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 13.6 fouls, and records 1.4 offsides. Catanzaro's last three matches: March 4th Carrarese vs Catanzaro 3-3, March 1st Catanzaro vs Frosinone 2-2, February 21st Virtus Entella vs Catanzaro 1-3. Empoli's: March 4th Bari vs Empoli 2-1, February 28th Empoli vs Cesena 1-1, February 20th Frosinone vs Empoli 2-2. In their head-to-head on November 8, 2025, Empoli defeated Catanzaro 1-0. In their last five matches, Catanzaro has won twice, drawn twice, and lost once. Empoli has one win, three draws, and one loss in the same period. On average, Catanzaro receives fewer yellow cards but commits more fouls than Empoli. Empoli has a slight advantage in possession, though the difference isn't critical. In their last five matches, Catanzaro has a slightly higher average offsides count than Empoli. These details may impact the game dynamics, especially in the midfield battle for control.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Catanzaro averages a total of 3.6 goals per game, scoring 2.4 and conceding 1.2. Empoli averages 2.8 total goals, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.6. Both teams have had over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 games. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred 2 times out of 5 for Catanzaro, and also 2 out of 5 for Empoli. In the second half, Catanzaro had over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, Empoli in 2 out of 5. Goal intervals: Catanzaro most frequently scores in the 0-15, 31-45, and 61-75 minute intervals (25% each), while Empoli scores most in the 61-75 minute interval (43%). Catanzaro most often concedes in the 61-75 minute interval (30%), Empoli in the 16-30 minute interval (43%). Given both teams regularly participate in high-scoring matches, with over 2.5 goals occurring in 3 out of 5, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.97 seems reasonable. The average goals and half-time stats support this: Catanzaro averages 3.6 goals per match, Empoli 2.8. Catanzaro consistently scores over two goals per game, and Empoli, despite lower scoring, regularly features in matches with three or more goals. This is also confirmed by goal intervals, where both teams are active in the second half. Collectively, these data suggest an exciting game.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Catanzaro averages 2.6 corners over their last five matches, while Empoli averages 8.2. Both teams have had over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5 matches. The total corners line closest to their combined average (2.6 + 8.2 = 10.8) is 10.5. The odds for over 10.5 corners are 2.50, under 10.5 are 1.43. Empoli is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 2.00. In their last five matches, Empoli consistently wins many corners, while Catanzaro wins significantly fewer, which could affect the distribution of set pieces. Considering Empoli's high corner stats and the frequency of over 9.5 corners for both teams, betting on over 10.5 corners is logical. Also, pay attention to Empoli's individual corner stats, as they average over 8 per match.