Prediction for match Empoli — Catanzaro, 08.11.2025

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In Serie B on November 8, 2025, Empoli will face Catanzaro. The odds for an Empoli win are 2.25, a draw is at 3.10, and a Catanzaro victory is 3.40. According to probability distribution, Empoli has a 41.88% chance of winning, the draw is at 30.40%, and Catanzaro is at 27.72%. Empoli is favored according to the odds, but the probability of a draw is also quite high. This is reflected in the odds distribution: double chance 1X is at 1.30, X2 at 1.62, and 12 at 1.36.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Empoli averages 46% possession, receives 2.6 yellow cards, commits 14 fouls, and 0.8 offsides per game. Catanzaro is slightly behind with 45.4% possession, 2 yellow cards, 12.6 fouls, and 2.2 offsides. Empoli's last three games: November 1 - Virtus Entella vs Empoli 1-0; October 28 - Empoli vs Sampdoria 1-1; October 24 - Modena vs Empoli 2-1. Catanzaro in the same period: November 2 - Catanzaro vs Venezia 2-1; October 29 - Mantova vs Catanzaro 1-3; October 25 - Catanzaro vs Palermo 1-0. In their only head-to-head meeting in the last year and a half, on August 10, 2024, Empoli defeated Catanzaro 4-1, with over 2.5 goals. It's also worth noting that both teams show consistent discipline and foul stats, which may affect the game's dynamics.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Empoli hit over 2.5 goals twice, with under in three games. Catanzaro played over 2.5 goals three times, under twice. Both teams had two out of five matches with over 1.5 goals in both first and second halves. Empoli averages 1 goal scored and 1.2 conceded, while Catanzaro averages 1.4 scored and 1 conceded. Empoli averages 2.2 goals per match, Catanzaro 2.4. Empoli most frequently scores between 31-45 minutes (50%), Catanzaro also in 31-45 minutes (43%). Conceded goals: Empoli 76-90 minutes (40%), Catanzaro 61-75 minutes (33%). These stats suggest moderate scoring with goals mainly distributed in the second half. A logical choice here is under 2.5 goals at 1.62, as both teams average between 2-2.4 goals per game, and the frequency of over 2.5 goals does not exceed 3 out of 5 for both sides.

Corners in the Match

Empoli averages 4.6 corners in the last 5 matches, Catanzaro 3.8. During this period, both teams hit over 9.5 corners three times out of five. The line highlights over 8.5 corners at 1.73 and under 9 at 1.80. Empoli is favored for corners with odds of 1.67. Individually, Empoli is offered at over 4.5 corners at 1.73, Catanzaro over 3.5 at 1.73. Considering average values and frequencies, a bet on over 8.5 corners seems justified. It's also worth focusing on Empoli for corners, as the team consistently delivers at least 4-5 corners per match.