21 May 2025 at 18:30

02
Full Time
Referee: K. Bonacina

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.

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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
2draws5 meetings
Spezia1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.4

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

20%

Both teams scored

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
30/08/25Spezia0–0Catanzaro1.95/3.37/3.92
23/02/25Spezia0–1Catanzaro1.62/3.76/5.47
21/12/24Catanzaro0–1Spezia2.93/3.09/2.50
03/02/24Spezia1–1Catanzaro2.35/3.33/3.03
30/08/23Catanzaro3–0Spezia3.03/3.22/2.36

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: Spezia

W 172D 175L 173
Over 2.542
Goals scored617

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Spezia defeated Catanzaro 2:0. The match was played in Serie B 2024. Goals were scored by G. Di Serio 49′, F. Esposito 61′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Catanzaro had 54% possession while Spezia held 46%. Catanzaro had 8 shots (1 on target) compared to 9 (5 on target) for Spezia. Catanzaro made 5 substitutions, Spezia made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Catanzaro and Spezia — 2 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Catanzaro
Spezia
Kick Off
Half Time
S. PontissoM. Pompetti
56′
T. BiasciF. Pittarello
56′
70′
S. EliaF. Bandinelli
N. BrighentiM. D'Alessandro
71′
71′
R. KoudaL. Vignali
J. PetriccioneA. La Mantia
80′
G. QuagliataN. Buso
80′
81′
G. Di SerioD. Falcinelli
90+1′
F. CassataP. Candelari
90+2′
F. EspositoA. Čolak
Full Time

Match Statistics

Catanzaro had 54% possession against Spezia's 46%. Catanzaro registered 8 shots (1 on target) while Spezia managed 9 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 1–7. Fouls committed: 17–22.

1Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal2
8Total Shots9
2Blocked Shots2
3Shots insidebox5
5Shots outsidebox4
17Fouls22
1Corner Kicks7
1Offsides1
54%Ball Possession46%
2Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
394Total passes325
297Passes accurate223
75%Passes %69%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Catanzaro lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under F. Caserta, while Spezia deployed a 3-5-2 under L. D'Angelo.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Catanzaro is 7.00, compared to 6.69 for Spezia. 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 Spezia's best-rated player is P. Wiśniewski (6.85).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Catanzaro have contributed 19 goals and 17 assists this season, led by P. Iemmello (10G). Spezia's starters account for 10 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by G. Aurelio (6G). 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 6.82 on average, against Spezia's 3-man backline averaging 6.80. 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 7.13, versus Spezia's 5 rated 6.63. 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 Spezia averaging 6.57. 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 82% for Catanzaro and 77% for Spezia. 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 37 yellow cards this season, compared to 31 for Spezia. 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 30.7 (youngest: T. Cassandro (25), oldest: N. Brighenti (36)), while Spezia average 26.5 (youngest: R. Kouda (23), oldest: Á. Nagy (30)). 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 26 league appearances each, versus 23 for Spezia. 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.

Catanzaro3-5-23-5-2Spezia
GKDEFMIDFWD
22Pigliac.23Brighen.14Scognam.6Bonini84Cassand.20Pontisso10Petricc.8Ilie3Quaglia.9Iemmello28Biasci66Gori2Wiśniew.55Hristov37Matějů7Elia29Cassata8Nagy80Kouda31Aurelio20Serio9Esposito

Substitutes

Coach: F. Caserta

Substitutes

Coach: L. D'Angelo

CatanzaroPosition StrengthSpezia
7.00
Avg Rating
6.69
6.98Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.82Defender (3 v 3)6.80
1G 0A0G 0A
7.13Midfielder (5 v 5)6.63
8G 8A7G 7A
6.82Forward (2 v 2)6.57
10G 9A3G 1A
Catanzaro3-5-2
22GoalkeeperM. Pigliacelli7.0
23DefenderN. Brighenti6.81G
14DefenderS. Scognamillo
6DefenderF. Bonini
84MidfielderT. Cassandro6.93G1A
20MidfielderS. Pontisso7.34G6A
10MidfielderJ. Petriccione7.21G1A
8MidfielderR. Ilie
3MidfielderG. Quagliata
9ForwardP. Iemmello6.810G9A
28ForwardT. Biasci
Spezia3-5-2
66GoalkeeperS. Gori
2DefenderP. Wiśniewski6.8
55DefenderP. Hristov6.8
37DefenderA. Matějů6.7
7MidfielderS. Elia
29MidfielderF. Cassata6.61A
8MidfielderÁ. Nagy6.52A
80MidfielderR. Kouda6.61G1A
31MidfielderG. Aurelio6.86G3A
20ForwardG. Di Serio6.63G1A
9ForwardF. Esposito

Recent Form

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

Catanzaro

DDDDLW

Spezia

WLLLDL

Catanzaro vs Spezia Head to Head Results

Catanzaro and Spezia have met 1 times — Catanzaro won 0, Spezia won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 0 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 0.00 per match (0 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals.

0

Catanzaro

1

Drawn

0

Spezia

Goals: 0Goals: 0

Recent Meetings (1)

30 Aug 2025Spezia0 – 0Catanzaro
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026