Catanzaro vs Empoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Catanzaro vs Empoli

Catanzaro host Empoli at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 8 March.

We can back Catanzaro at +112 to get the better of Empoli and this looks like a standout price. The Full-Time Result market gives us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

Catanzaro drew away from home in their last game. A 3-3 scoreline was played out against Carrarese at Stadio Dei Marmi. The Calabria team had 49% possession and three shots on target, with Julian Illanes Minucci (own goal), Tommaso Cassandro and Filippo Pittarello each scoring one goal.

Empoli lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Bari at Stadio San Nicola. Alessio Dionisi's men had 45% possession and totalled eight shots on goal, with Stiven Shpendi on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Empoli beat Catanzaro in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 1-0 home win at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Catanzaro	28	12	10	6	42	32	10	42:32	46
12	Empoli	28	7	10	11	34	39	-5	34:39	31

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Catanzaro have had 49.2% possession and 2.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.9 corners.

The four top scorers are Filippo Pittarello, Mattia Liberali, Pietro Iemmello and Marco D'Alessandro, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Pietro Iemmello has made the most assists with 4.

Empoli have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. The Tuscany club have averaged 48.5% possession, 6.6 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

Stiven Shpendi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Daniel Fila, Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino and Tyronne Ebuehi have 1. Salvatore Elia has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Catanzaro predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Mirko Pigliacelli (GK), Tommaso Cassandro, Matias Antonini Lui, Bruno Verrengia, Costantino Favasuli, Jacopo Petriccione, Fabio Rispoli, Marco D'Alessandro, Mattia Liberali, Patrick Nuamah, Pietro Iemmello.

Empoli predicted lineup (3-5-2): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Marco Curto, Joseph Ceesay, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Antonio Candela, Luca Magnino, Gerard Yepes, Edoardo Saporiti, Salvatore Elia, Stiven Shpendi, Daniel Fila.

Catanzaro vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Catanzaro vs Empoli betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners pick and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get attractive odds of +112 for a home win in this Serie B encounter. We think that Catanzaro will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Serie B stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Catanzaro vs Empoli league stats:

• Catanzaro have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Catanzaro have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Empoli have lost 8 of their last 13 games on the road.
• Empoli have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 47.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 50-55%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Catanzaro 2 - 1 Empoli

Catanzaro can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +575 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Corners Prediction

Catanzaro Under 4.5 Corners -106

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Catanzaro in their past ten games, while Empoli have conceded 2.80 corners on average in their last 5 matches. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -106 that Catanzaro come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Catanzaro

Total

8.40 2.50 5.90

Home

9.50 3.50 6.00

Away

8.20 3.50 4.70

Empoli

Total

10.50 6.60 3.90

Home

9.60 6.30 3.30

Away

10.20 4.20 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-118

Catanzaro Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-106

Empoli Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-130

Most Corners

1

-119

X

+575

2

+110

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Catanzaro vs Empoli Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites are 47% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Catanzaro being priced at +112 to come away with a victory in this Serie B encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Empoli are available at +235.

If you think that Catanzaro are able to beat Empoli, then the -128 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

+112

X

+215

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+116

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-345

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-128

2 Hcp +0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-109

Catanzaro have not lost at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo in the past ten matches. The Calabria team have clocked up seven wins and three draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Empoli have gone without an away win in the last four games. Alessio Dionisi's men have collected six defeats, three wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Catanzaro Home Stats		7-3-0	2.60	1.80	0.80	4	6	4	6
Empoli Away Stats		3-1-6	2.60	1.10	1.50	6	4	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Catanzaro vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

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