Catanzaro and Palermo face each other on Sunday 05.17.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Serie B 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Catanzaro's home ground, the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Unione Sportiva Catanzaro 1929 S.r.l. and Palermo Football Club S.p.A., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Catanzaro vs Palermo
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Catanzaro preview
Catanzaro heads into the match with the following record in the Serie B: in 39 matches, Unione Sportiva Catanzaro 1929 S.r.l. secured 16 victories, 14 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.59 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Eagles of the South's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Catanzaro has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 65 goals, of which 65 were scored in the Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.67 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Filippo Pittarello, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Pietro Iemmello has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Catanzaro has conceded 51 goals in the Serie B (an average of 1.31 per game) and 52 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.3 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Palermo preview
Palermo comes into the game with 38 matches played so far in the Serie B. They have secured 20 victories, 12 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.89 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 20 wins, 13 draws, and 7 losses.
Palermo Football Club S.p.A.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 62 goals during this period. Of that total, 61 were netted in the Serie B, with an average of 1.61 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.55.
The Eagles's offensive system is led by Joel Pohjanpalo, the team's top scorer this season. The finnish forward has found the back of the net 24 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Antonio Palumbo. The midfielder has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 0.87 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 40 matches, averaging 0.88 per match.
Head to head: Catanzaro vs Palermo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Catanzaro
Italy - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W D |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W D D |
1.6 |
| Away | L D D L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 50% | 32% |
| Goals | 2.97 | 3 | 2.95 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.85 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1.15 | 1.47 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 60% | 74% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 35% | 16% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 10% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 65% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.46 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.3 | 1.55 |
Palermo
Italy - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | L D D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 74% | 32% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.32 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 2 | 1.21 |
| Conceded | 0.87 | 0.63 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 32% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 63% | 26% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 16% | 26% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 74% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.63 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.28 | 1.38 |
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