Catanzaro vs Palermo

📍 Serie B, Italy
🕒 Sunday 17th May, 19:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Catanzaro sit 1st in the table after 39 games, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per home match this season. Palermo are 2nd after 38 games, averaging 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded on the road. Catanzaro have the stronger home record this season (6/10, 60%) against a Palermo side who've won 3/10 away (30%).

Catanzaro have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Palermo are lower on the road (50%, 5/10), averaging 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded away from home.

Catanzaro frequently see both teams score at home (60%, 6/10). Palermo are lower on the road (40%, 4/10) — they've scored in 70% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Catanzaro regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 70% of fixtures, 7/10). Palermo are lower on the road (60%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Catanzaro see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Palermo in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Serie B table for the 2025/2026 season, with Catanzaro (1st) and Palermo (2nd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Serie B 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Venezia 38 24 10 4 77:31 +46 82
2 Frosinone 38 23 12 3 76:34 +42 81
3 Monza 40 23 11 6 65:35 +30 80
4 Palermo A 40 21 12 7 63:36 +27 75
5 Catanzaro H 41 17 14 10 68:53 +15 65
6 Modena 39 15 10 14 49:37 +12 55
7 Juve Stabia 41 12 19 10 48:49 -1 55
8 Avellino 39 13 10 16 43:58 -15 49
9 Calcio Padova 38 12 10 16 39:49 -10 46
10 Mantova 38 13 7 18 45:57 -12 46
11 Cesena 38 12 10 16 45:56 -11 46
12 Sampdoria 38 11 11 16 35:48 -13 44
13 Carrarese 38 10 14 14 47:52 -5 44
14 Südtirol 40 8 19 13 38:48 -10 43
15 Virtus Entella 38 10 12 16 36:51 -15 42
16 Bari 1908 40 10 12 18 38:60 -22 42
17 Empoli 38 9 14 15 47:54 -7 41
18 Reggiana 38 9 10 19 36:56 -20 37
19 Pescara 38 7 14 17 51:66 -15 35
20 Spezia 38 8 11 19 43:59 -16 35

Team Form

Catanzaro hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Palermo have been less consistent on the road (30%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Lost 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Catanzaro frequently see both teams score at home (60%), while Palermo are less consistent on the road (40%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 4 (40%)

Match Goals

Catanzaro frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Palermo are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Catanzaro have scored 2+ goals in 40% of home games this season, Palermo in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 24 (2.4 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 12 (1.2 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)

Match Corners

Both Catanzaro (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Palermo (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

Catanzaro have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Palermo have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Catanzaro (Home Form) Palermo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Catanzaro and Palermo. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

01 May 2026
Palermo
3 – 2 HT: 1-2
Catanzaro
25 Oct 2025
Catanzaro
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Palermo
27 Apr 2025
Catanzaro
1 – 3 HT: 0-2
Palermo
15 Dec 2024
Palermo
1 – 2 HT: 1-1
Catanzaro
26 Jan 2024
Catanzaro
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Palermo
01 Dec 2023
Palermo
1 – 2 HT: 0-1
Catanzaro
24 Jan 2022
Catanzaro
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Palermo
03 Nov 2021
Catanzaro
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Palermo
19 Sep 2021
Palermo
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Catanzaro
21 Feb 2021
Palermo
1 – 2 HT: 1-1
Catanzaro

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Catanzaro vs Palermo across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Catanzaro 2.6
Draw 3.15
Palermo 3.25

Half Time Result

Catanzaro 3.27
Draw 1.95
Palermo 3.8

Double Chance

Catanzaro or Draw 1.37
Catanzaro or Palermo 1.32
Draw or Palermo 1.52

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.9
No 1.9

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.46
Over 2.5 2.15
Over 3.5 4.6
Under 1.5 3.1
Under 2.5 1.66
Under 3.5 1.27

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.47
Over 1.5 3.16

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.4
Over 9.5 1.67
Over 10.5 2.08
Over 11.5 2.7

Catanzaro Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.62

Palermo Goals

Over 0.5 1.37
Over 1.5 3.13

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    100% combined
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    93% combined
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Catanzaro vs Palermo Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Catanzaro vs Palermo?

Over 8.5 Corners — Catanzaro see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Palermo in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Catanzaro or Palermo?

Catanzaro hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in Serie B this season, while Palermo have won only 30% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Catanzaro and Palermo?

Mixed — Catanzaro have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Palermo in 40% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Serie B fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Catanzaro and Palermo?

Possibly — Catanzaro frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Palermo are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Catanzaro or Palermo?

Catanzaro have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 40% of home games compared to Palermo's 20% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Catanzaro and Palermo?

Yes — both Catanzaro (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Palermo (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Serie B. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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