Catanzaro v Palermo prediction

Serie B – Italy · Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:00 GMT · Stadio Nicola Ceravolo

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Catanzaro v Palermo, Serie B – Italy on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Catanzaro host Palermo in Serie B – Italy on Saturday 21 November (kick-off 14:00 UK).

The key numbers

Palermo have scored 24 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

Catanzaro have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Palermo have scored in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions. Catanzaro are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Palermo are unbeaten in their last 13 matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Eight of Catanzaro’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of Catanzaro’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Catanzaro have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 2.00. Catanzaro have scored 11 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Catanzaro have conceded 22 goals, the most of the 20 clubs.

Nine of Palermo’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Palermo’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Palermo have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 1.86. Palermo have conceded 12 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

Catanzaro (20th) and Palermo (first) are 20 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Palermo the stronger side, 450 rating points above Catanzaro (Palermo 1833, Catanzaro 1382, after at least 135 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 20 May 2026, finished Palermo 2–0 Catanzaro.

Team news

Predicted Catanzaro XI (3-4-2-1): M. Pigliacelli, M. Imperiale, M. Antonini, M. Ruggero, J. Petriccione, G. Alesi, A. Candela, M. Dorval, F. Tchaouna, N. Mosti, P. Iemmello — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Pigliacelli (3.2 per match over 11 appearances) and G. Alesi (3.1 per match over 11 appearances, one assist) have been Catanzaro’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Catanzaro (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Pigliacelli averages 3.2 saves per 90 over 990 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last 10 appearances. G. Alesi averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 819 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Palermo XI (4-2-3-1): M. Perin, T. Augello, T. Cassandro, P. Ceccaroni, P. Peda, D. Johnsen, F. Ranocchia, D. Vavassori, J. Segre, Hernani, J. Pohjanpalo — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, D. Johnsen (7.2 per match over 12 appearances, eight goals and seven assists) and D. Vavassori (5.1 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals and two assists) have been Palermo’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Palermo (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), D. Johnsen averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 884 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. D. Vavassori averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 920 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:00 GMT · Serie B – Italy · Stadio Nicola Ceravolo
Head-to-head (last 6): Catanzaro 3 · draws 0 · Palermo 3 · 3 goals/game
Recent form: Catanzaro 0W 3D 2L · Palermo 4W 1D 0L

Catanzaro v Palermo (Serie B – Italy): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 2.5

Goals

against 2.13 / 1.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

4.75 / 4

Corners

against 5.88 / 5 · 5 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

3.5 / 6

Shots on target

against 4.88 / 4.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2 / 1.13

Cards

against 2.13 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Catanzaro for / against	Line	Palermo for / against
Goals scored	1 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	2.5 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.75 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	14.38 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	18.5 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	3.5 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	6 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	10.5 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.13 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.13 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5

Catanzaro

Catanzaro Goalkeeper

Catanzaro — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Pigliacelli	10	90900 min	343.4 /90	141.4 /90	00 /90

Catanzaro — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Catanzaro before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Pigliacelli n 8	90	2.8 6/5

Catanzaro Defensive

Catanzaro — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Matias Antonini	10	84837 min	101.1 /90	192 /90	50.5 /90	414.4 /90	151.6 /90	30.3 /90
M. Ruggero	10	73729 min	141.7 /90	60.7 /90	70.9 /90	344.2 /90	121.5 /90	20.2 /90
M. Imperiale	8	75603 min	71 /90	81.2 /90	40.6 /90	253.7 /90	40.6 /90	20.3 /90
R. Frosinini	5	40201 min	62.7 /90	20.9 /90	10.4 /90	146.3 /90	52.2 /90	00 /90
B. Verrengia	4	74297 min	30.9 /90	51.5 /90	10.3 /90	82.4 /90	41.2 /90	00 /90
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Catanzaro — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Catanzaro before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
M. Pigliacelli n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
J. Petriccione n 8	84.9	0.4 3/0	2.3 8/5	—
Matias Antonini n 8	82.1	1.5 6/3	0.3 2/0	—
P. Iemmello n 8	83	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0	—
M. Ruggero n 8	71.4	1.1 5/2	0.2 1/0	—
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Catanzaro — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Catanzaro before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Petriccione n 8	84.9	0.9 6/1
Matias Antonini n 8	82.1	1 6/1
P. Iemmello n 8	83	0.4 2/1
M. Ruggero n 8	71.4	1.9 6/4
G. Alesi n 8	79.4	1.8 7/4
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Catanzaro Attacking

Catanzaro — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
P. Iemmello	10	83827 min	20.2 /90	00 /90	212.3 /90	70.8 /90	101.1 /90	80.9 /90
N. Koffi	8	71569 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	121.9 /90	40.6 /90	81.3 /90	60.9 /90
E. Pecorino	5	44218 min	10.4 /90	10.4 /90	114.5 /90	62.5 /90	31.2 /90	20.8 /90
F. Di Francesco	4	48192 min	00 /90	10.5 /90	20.9 /90	00 /90	73.3 /90	10.5 /90
M. D'Alessandro	4	37148 min	10.6 /90	00 /90	31.8 /90	21.2 /90	21.2 /90	00 /90
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Catanzaro — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Catanzaro before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
M. Pigliacelli n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Petriccione n 8	84.9	0.8 4/1	0.1 1/0
Matias Antonini n 8	82.1	0.8 4/2	0.1 1/0
P. Iemmello n 8	83	2.3 8/5	0.5 3/1
M. Ruggero n 8	71.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Catanzaro — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Catanzaro before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Pigliacelli n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Petriccione n 8	84.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
Matias Antonini n 8	82.1	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
P. Iemmello n 8	83	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Ruggero n 8	71.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Palermo

Palermo Goalkeeper

Palermo — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Perin	6	90540 min	172.8 /90	30.5 /90	00 /90
M. Fortin	6	89535 min	213.5 /90	61 /90	00 /90

Palermo — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Palermo before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Perin n 6	90	2.8 5/4
M. Fortin n 6	89.2	3.5 5/5

Palermo Defensive

Palermo — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
T. Augello	11	90990 min	151.4 /90	171.5 /90	30.3 /90	484.4 /90	50.5 /90	10.1 /90
T. Cassandro	11	66729 min	212.6 /90	50.6 /90	10.1 /90	485.9 /90	81 /90	10.1 /90
P. Ceccaroni	9	90810 min	101.1 /90	70.8 /90	50.6 /90	333.7 /90	70.8 /90	00 /90
M. Bani	8	77618 min	101.5 /90	121.7 /90	50.7 /90	345 /90	81.2 /90	30.4 /90
P. Peda	6	57342 min	61.6 /90	61.6 /90	41.1 /90	236.1 /90	20.5 /90	00 /90
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Palermo — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Palermo before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
D. Vavassori n 8	80.8	0.6 4/0	2.1 6/4	—
D. Johnsen n 8	79	0.7 4/1	0.7 4/1	—
J. Pohjanpalo n 8	78.8	0.7 3/1	0.4 3/0	—
T. Augello n 8	90	0.4 2/1	0.6 3/2	—
J. Segre n 8	66.8	1.7 6/3	0.8 4/1	—
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Palermo — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Palermo before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
D. Vavassori n 8	80.8	0.4 2/1
D. Johnsen n 8	79	1 4/3
J. Pohjanpalo n 8	78.8	0.1 1/0
T. Augello n 8	90	1.4 5/3
J. Segre n 8	66.8	2 6/3
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Palermo Attacking

Palermo — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
J. Pohjanpalo	12	73871 min	50.5 /90	30.3 /90	202.1 /90	90.9 /90	111.1 /90	20.2 /90
Gabriel Strefezza	5	36179 min	21 /90	00 /90	42 /90	31.5 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90
A. Gabrielloni	2	4283 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	11.1 /90	00 /90
J. Le Douaron	1	4545 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	24 /90
D. Vavassori	12	77920 min	70.7 /90	20.2 /90	323.1 /90	161.6 /90	171.7 /90	141.4 /90
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Palermo — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Palermo before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
D. Vavassori n 8	80.8	3.9 8/4	1.7 6/3
D. Johnsen n 8	79	3.8 8/7	2 8/4
J. Pohjanpalo n 8	78.8	1.9 7/2	0.6 3/1
T. Augello n 8	90	0.3 1/1	0 0/0
J. Segre n 8	66.8	1 4/1	0.3 2/0
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Palermo — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Palermo before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
D. Vavassori n 8	80.8	0.8 4/2	0.1 1/0
D. Johnsen n 8	79	0.7 5/0	0.6 3/1
J. Pohjanpalo n 8	78.8	0.3 2/0	0.3 2/0
T. Augello n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
J. Segre n 8	66.8	0.2 1/0	0.3 2/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Catanzaro v Palermo — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

CatanzaroLDLDD

Last 5: 0W 3D 2L · 1.2 scored / 2.6 conceded per game

PalermoWWWDW

Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Catanzaro 3 · 0 draws · Palermo 3 · 3 goals/game

2026-05-20 Palermo 2–0 Catanzaro
2026-05-17 Catanzaro 3–0 Palermo
2026-05-01 Palermo 3–2 Catanzaro
2025-10-25 Catanzaro 1–0 Palermo
2025-04-27 Catanzaro 1–3 Palermo
2024-12-15 Palermo 1–2 Catanzaro

League standing · 2026/27

Catanzaro#20 pos6 pts10 pl-11 GD

Palermo#1 pos26 pts10 pl+12 GD

Goals per game

Catanzaro scored1.1

Palermo scored2.4

Catanzaro conceded2.2

Palermo conceded1.2

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What is the head-to-head record between Catanzaro and Palermo?: In their last 6 meetings, Catanzaro won 3, Palermo won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Catanzaro and Palermo?: Recent form — Catanzaro 0W 3D 2L; Palermo 4W 1D 0L.

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