1 May 2024 at 13:00

32
Full Time
Referee: G. Ayroldi

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Catanzaro2wins
0draws4 meetings
Venezia2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.8

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (29%) — the odds may underestimate Catanzaro.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 31.3%Draw 28.5%Away 46.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.103.402.10
Max3.293.632.20
Over 2.5: 57.8%Under 2.5: 48.1%
Market favourite:Venezia · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market29.4%26.6%44.0%
Public market29.4%27.7%42.8%
Δ1.1%1.1%

Catanzaro vs Venezia — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Catanzaro
Result vs. Market: Venezia (46%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CatanzaroHalf-time:11Venezia
12Shots12
5Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
17/01/26Venezia3–1Catanzaro1.49/4.10/6.00
02/11/25Catanzaro2–1Venezia3.30/3.05/2.20
01/05/24Catanzaro3–2Venezia3.20/3.51/2.17
10/11/23Venezia2–1Catanzaro2.05/3.37/3.67

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Catanzaro

W 54D 59L 80
Over 2.549
Goals scored227

Away Record: Venezia

W 173D 150L 143
Over 2.544
Goals scored594

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Catanzaro defeated Venezia 3:2. The match was played in Serie B 2023. Goals were scored by S. Pontisso 5′, J. Idzes 14′, J. Idzes 55′, P. Iemmello 59′, P. Iemmello 90′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Catanzaro had 67% possession while Venezia held 33%. Catanzaro had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Venezia. Catanzaro made 5 substitutions, Venezia made 5. VAR was involved: Goal confirmed (Joel Pohjanpalo 15′), Goal cancelled (Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason 30′).

Match Events

Key match events between Catanzaro and Venezia — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Catanzaro
Venezia
Kick Off
S. Pontisso

assist: D. Sounas

5′
VAR
15′Goal confirmed
VAR
30′Goal cancelled
G. AmbrosinoT. Biasci
43′
Half Time
59′
N. LellaG. Altare
P. Iemmello

assist: J. Vandeputte

59′
D. SounasA. Donnarumma
68′
J. PetriccioneL. Verna
68′
71′
G. BusioM. Ellertsson
Stefano Scognamillo75′
A. OliveriM. Stoppa
80′
80′
J. PohjanpaloC. Gytkjær
80′
F. ZampanoA. Dembélé
80′
N. PieriniM. Jajalo
D. VeroliK. Miranda
81′
90+6′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Catanzaro had 67% possession against Venezia's 33%. Catanzaro registered 12 shots (5 on target) while Venezia managed 12 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 10–1. Fouls committed: 12–14.

5Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal7
12Total Shots12
3Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox9
3Shots outsidebox3
12Fouls14
10Corner Kicks1
1Offsides2
67%Ball Possession33%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves2
531Total passes255
462Passes accurate184
87%Passes %72%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Catanzaro lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under V. Vivarini, while Venezia deployed a 3-5-2 under P. Vanoli.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Catanzaro is 7.06, compared to 7.04 for Venezia. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Catanzaro's highest-rated starter is S. Pontisso (7.28), while Venezia's best-rated player is M. Svoboda (7.35).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Catanzaro have contributed 18 goals and 17 assists this season, led by P. Iemmello (10G). Venezia's starters account for 11 goals and 7 assists, spearheaded by G. Busio (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Catanzaro deploy 3 defenders rated 6.92 on average, against Venezia's 3-man backline averaging 7.12. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Catanzaro field 5 midfielders averaging 7.26, versus Venezia's 5 rated 6.99. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Catanzaro start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.82, compared to 2 for Venezia averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 86% for Catanzaro and 87% for Venezia. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Catanzaro's starters have collected 27 yellow cards this season, compared to 17 for Venezia. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Catanzaro's starting XI is 29.5 (youngest: Matias Antonini (27), oldest: P. Iemmello (33)), while Venezia average 25.4 (youngest: G. Busio (23), oldest: M. Svoboda (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Catanzaro's starters average 32 league appearances each, versus 24 for Venezia. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Catanzaro3-5-23-5-2Venezia
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Fuligna.14Scognam.4Antonini72Veroli33Oliveri24Sounas10Petricc.20Pontisso27Vandepu.9Iemmello70Ambrosi.1Joronen4Idzes30Svoboda33Šverko7Zampano24Lella8Tessmann6Busio19Bjarkas.20Pohjanp.10Pierini

Substitutes

Coach: V. Vivarini

Substitutes

Coach: P. Vanoli

CatanzaroPosition StrengthVenezia
7.06
Avg Rating
7.04
6.92Defender (3 v 3)7.12
3G 1A3G 2A
7.26Midfielder (5 v 5)6.99
5G 7A8G 5A
6.82Forward (2 v 2)
10G 9A0G 0A
Catanzaro3-5-2
1GoalkeeperA. Fulignati
14DefenderS. Scognamillo
4DefenderMatias Antonini6.93G1A
72DefenderD. Veroli
33MidfielderA. Oliveri
24MidfielderD. Sounas
10MidfielderJ. Petriccione7.21G1A
20MidfielderS. Pontisso7.34G6A
27MidfielderJ. Vandeputte
9ForwardP. Iemmello6.810G9A
70ForwardG. Ambrosino
Venezia3-5-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Joronen
4DefenderJ. Idzes
30DefenderM. Svoboda7.33G1A
33DefenderM. Šverko6.91A
7MidfielderF. Zampano
24MidfielderN. Lella6.61A
8MidfielderT. Tessmann
6MidfielderG. Busio7.37G3A
19MidfielderB. Bjarkason7.11G1A
20ForwardJ. Pohjanpalo
10ForwardN. Pierini

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Catanzaro have recorded 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats. Venezia show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Catanzaro

DDDDLW

Venezia

WDWDWD

Catanzaro vs Venezia Head to Head Results

Catanzaro and Venezia have met 2 times — Catanzaro won 1, Venezia won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (3 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2026.

1

Catanzaro

0

Drawn

1

Venezia

Goals: 3Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (2)

17 Jan 2026Venezia3 – 1Catanzaro
2 Nov 2025Catanzaro2 – 1Venezia
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026