Catanzaro vs Empoli: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Sunday 8 March: Catanzaro v Empoli in the Serie B, played at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo. In the table, Catanzaro are 20th, in the drop zone, on 6 points after 11 matches; Empoli are 19th (in the drop zone) with 9. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Catanzaro, last 3: DDW Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Carrarese, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.7 a game lately.
Empoli, last 3: LDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Bari, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Catanzaro, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.7 for Empoli.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Catanzaro 1.5 xG, Empoli 1.3 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Catanzaro 44%, draw 25%, Empoli 31%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Catanzaro 1–1 Empoli. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Catanzaro44%fair 2.29 · @2.20
Draw25%fair 3.97 · @3.25
Empoli31%fair 3.20 · @3.25
2.82Expected goals
1.53Catanzaro xG
1.29Empoli xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Catanzaro 1.5 – 1.3 Empoli expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Catanzaro to win✓
44%
2.29
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.74
1.73
Draw no bet
Catanzaro (draw no bet)✓
58%
1.72
–
Asian handicap
Empoli +1 (Asian handicap)
73%
1.38
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.98
2.00
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
85%
1.17
1.09
First team to score
Catanzaro to score first✗
51%
1.96
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Catanzaro / FT Catanzaro✗
26%
3.91
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.09
–
Recent results
Catanzaro – last 3
DDW
4 Mar
@ Carrarese
3–3
D
1 Mar
vs Frosinone
2–2
D
21 Feb
@ Virtus Entella
3–1
W
2.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Empoli – last 3
LDD
4 Mar
@ Bari
1–2
L
20 Feb
@ Frosinone
2–2
D
15 Feb
vs Reggiana
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Catanzaro and Empoli.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Catanzaro vs Empoli?
On our numbers Catanzaro have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Empoli 31%.
How many goals will there be in Catanzaro vs Empoli?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Catanzaro vs Empoli?
Our predicted score is Catanzaro 1–1 Empoli, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Catanzaro vs Empoli?
Catanzaro vs Empoli (Serie B) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Frosinone3
Pescara4
Bari0