Empoli vs Catanzaro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2025

Serie B Betting Preview: Empoli vs Catanzaro

Empoli square off against Catanzaro at Stadio Carlo Castellani, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert Italian Serie B predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We Predict a Close Encounter

If you agree with our view that Catanzaro can perform well against Empoli, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -114. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Empoli Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

Empoli lost away from home in their last game. Entella won 1-0 at Stadio Comunale di Chiavari. Gli Azzurri managed three shots on target and recorded 46% possession.

Catanzaro have won their previous three games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo against Venezia. Alberto Aquilani's men were restricted to just 30% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Pietro Iemmello and Gabriele Alesi were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Empoli triumphed in the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-1 Coppa Italia home win was recorded against Catanzaro.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Catanzaro	11	3	6	2	13	11	2	13:11	15
16	Empoli	11	2	5	4	13	18	-5	13:18	11

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1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. Empoli have had 47.6% possession and 3.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while being awarded 5.8 corners.

Top scorers are Bohdan Popov and Stiven Shpendi on 3 goals, while Joseph Ceesay has racked up 2. Rares Ilie is the top assists maker with 3.

Catanzaro have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 9.5 attempts, 4.1 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. Le Aquile del Sud average 52.6% possession, 4.6 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts.

Alphadjo Cisse is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Pietro Iemmello on 2, with Gabriele Alesi and two others bagging 1. Simone Pontisso and Pietro Iemmello have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Empoli predicted lineup (3-5-2): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Marco Curto, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Brando Moruzzi, Luca Belardinelli, Andrea Ghion, Gerard Yepes, Franco Carboni, Rares Ilie, Pietro Pellegri.

Catanzaro predicted lineup (3-5-2): Mirko Pigliacelli (GK), Tommaso Cassandro, Matias Antonini Lui, Nicolo Brighenti, Costantino Favasuli, Davide Buglio, Fabio Rispoli, Simone Pontisso, Gianluca Di Chiara, Pietro Iemmello, Alphadjo Cissè.

Empoli vs Catanzaro Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Empoli vs Catanzaro with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Catanzaro look a quality wager for this Serie B encounter and we can bet the away team at -114 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Serie B stats.

Key Empoli vs Catanzaro league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Catanzaro in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Catanzaro in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Catanzaro in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 9 of their last 11 games.

Catanzaro +0.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Catanzaro Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -114 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Empoli 1 - 2 Catanzaro

Catanzaro are available to back at +600 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Catanzaro Over 3.5 Corners -138

There’s been an average of 4.60 corners for Catanzaro in their past 10 games, with the corner count against Empoli going over 3.5 in their last four matches. There’s everything to like about the Catanzaro Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Empoli

Total

9.60 3.80 5.80

Home

8.60 4.40 4.20

Away

9.40 4.40 5.00

Catanzaro

Total

9.20 4.60 4.60

Home

8.20 3.70 4.50

Away

9.60 4.40 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-147

Empoli Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Catanzaro Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-116

X

+575

2

+123

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Empoli vs Catanzaro Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Empoli Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The bookmakers have Empoli at +112 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 47% chance of winning this Serie B clash based on the betting odds. The +220 means that Catanzaro are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Empoli are -189 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Catanzaro being priced up at +128 with the same money back guarantee.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -127 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

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Full-Time Result

1

+112

X

+225

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+110

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-357

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-122

2 Hcp +0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-127

Yet Another Home Draw for Empoli?

Empoli have swerved defeat at Stadio Carlo Castellani in the previous six matches. Gli Azzurri have racked up six draws, two wins and two losses in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Catanzaro have recorded five draws, three defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Empoli overcame Catanzaro 4-1 when the sides last met at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Empoli Home Stats		2-6-2	2.70	1.40	1.30	5	5	9	1
Catanzaro Away Stats		2-5-3	2.20	1.10	1.10	5	5	5	5

• 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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Empoli vs Catanzaro Lineups & Team News

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