Cremonese v Catanzaro prediction

Serie B – Italy · Sat, 05 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT · Stadio Giovanni Zini

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

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Cremonese v Catanzaro, Serie B – Italy on Sat, 05 Dec 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

Cremonese host Catanzaro in Serie B – Italy on Saturday 5 December (kick-off 14:00 UK).

The key numbers

Catanzaro have conceded 23 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game).

Catanzaro are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions. Cremonese are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Catanzaro, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

Six of Cremonese’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in four of Cremonese’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). At home, Cremonese have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.38 and conceding 1.13. Cremonese have scored 10 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game). Cremonese have conceded 11 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Seven of Catanzaro’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Catanzaro’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Catanzaro have one win, two draws and six defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 0.56 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.67. Catanzaro have scored 11 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game).

Cremonese (13th) and Catanzaro (20th) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Cremonese the stronger side, 275 rating points above Catanzaro (Cremonese 1627, Catanzaro 1352, after at least 136 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 8 March 2025, finished Cremonese 4–0 Catanzaro.

Team news

Predicted Cremonese XI (4-4-1-1): A. Fulignati, F. Baschirotto, S. Luperto, T. Barbieri, G. Pezzella, T. Berti, M. Thorsby, J. Vandeputte, S. Elia, S. Tessadri, F. Bonazzoli — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Adin Ličina (4.0 per match over eight appearances, two goals and one assist) and A. Fulignati (3.8 per match over seven appearances) have been Cremonese’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cremonese (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Adin Ličina averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 524 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last eight appearances. A. Fulignati averages 3.1 saves per 90 over 630 minutes, with two or more saves in six of the last seven appearances.

Predicted Catanzaro XI (3-5-2): M. Pigliacelli, M. Imperiale, M. Antonini, M. Ruggero, A. Candela, G. Alesi, J. Petriccione, M. Dorval, F. Tchaouna, P. Iemmello, N. Koffi — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Pigliacelli (3.3 per match over 12 appearances) and G. Alesi (3.1 per match over 12 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 1080 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last 10 appearances. G. Alesi averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 905 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, 05 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT · Serie B – Italy · Stadio Giovanni Zini
Head-to-head (last 6): Cremonese 3 · draws 3 · Catanzaro 0 · 2.67 goals/game
Recent form: Cremonese 2W 1D 2L · Catanzaro 0W 3D 2L

Cremonese v Catanzaro (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

1.25 / 1

Goals

against 0.88 / 2 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3 / 5.25

Corners

against 4.88 / 5.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

4.5 / 3.75

Shots on target

against 4.38 / 4.88 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.88 / 1.88

Cards

against 2.13 / 2.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 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	Cremonese for / against	Line	Catanzaro for / against
Goals scored	1.25 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.25 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	11.38 for · 14.38 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	14.25 for · 16.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4.5 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.75 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	10 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.63 for · 14.38 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5

Cremonese

Cremonese Goalkeeper

Cremonese — 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
A. Fulignati	7	90630 min	223.1 /90	50.7 /90	10.1 /90
F. Agazzi	4	90360 min	123 /90	00 /90	00 /90
Federico Agazzi	4	90360 min	61.5 /90	51.3 /90	00 /90

Cremonese — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cremonese before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
A. Fulignati n 8	90	3 7/4
F. Agazzi n 4	90	3 3/2
Federico Agazzi n 4	90	1.5 2/1

Cremonese Defensive

Cremonese — 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
S. Luperto	11	84924 min	111.1 /90	40.4 /90	101 /90	282.7 /90	20.2 /90	00 /90
M. Bianchetti	7	90630 min	172.4 /90	91.3 /90	20.3 /90	355 /90	101.4 /90	10.1 /90
F. Baschirotto	7	81564 min	50.8 /90	30.5 /90	40.6 /90	203.2 /90	20.3 /90	10.2 /90
A. Vogliacco	7	73513 min	111.9 /90	101.8 /90	30.5 /90	193.3 /90	20.4 /90	00 /90
G. Pezzella	6	72430 min	91.9 /90	30.6 /90	10.2 /90	153.1 /90	71.5 /90	30.6 /90
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Cremonese — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cremonese before kick-off, to 7 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
T. Berti n 8	75.3	0.4 3/0	1 5/2	—
S. Luperto n 8	82.8	0.3 2/0	1.1 7/1	—
J. Vandeputte n 8	66.8	1.7 7/3	0.7 4/0	—
S. Elia n 8	56.3	2.2 5/2	1.6 4/2	—
M. Nasti n 8	42.9	3.4 7/3	1.8 5/2	—
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Cremonese — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cremonese before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
T. Berti n 8	75.3	0.6 4/0
S. Luperto n 8	82.8	1.1 5/2
J. Vandeputte n 8	66.8	1.2 4/3
S. Elia n 8	56.3	2 6/3
M. Nasti n 8	42.9	0.8 3/0
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Cremonese Attacking

Cremonese — 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
M. Nasti	10	41413 min	20.4 /90	10.2 /90	163.5 /90	81.7 /90	40.9 /90	30.7 /90
F. Bonazzoli	8	72578 min	40.6 /90	20.3 /90	193 /90	91.4 /90	50.8 /90	30.5 /90
M. De Luca	8	37296 min	00 /90	00 /90	92.7 /90	30.9 /90	61.8 /90	10.3 /90
D. Stuckler	2	4182 min	11.1 /90	00 /90	33.3 /90	11.1 /90	11.1 /90	00 /90
T. Berti	12	63759 min	30.4 /90	20.2 /90	91.1 /90	60.7 /90	182.1 /90	50.6 /90
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Cremonese — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cremonese before kick-off, to 7 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+
T. Berti n 8	75.3	1.2 5/3	0.7 4/1
S. Luperto n 8	82.8	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
J. Vandeputte n 8	66.8	0.8 4/1	0.7 3/1
S. Elia n 8	56.3	0.4 2/0	0.2 1/0
M. Nasti n 8	42.9	3.7 7/4	1.8 4/3
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Cremonese — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cremonese before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
T. Berti n 8	75.3	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
S. Luperto n 8	82.8	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
J. Vandeputte n 8	66.8	0 0/0	0.5 3/0
S. Elia n 8	56.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Nasti n 8	42.9	0.5 2/0	0.3 1/0
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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	11	90990 min	373.4 /90	141.3 /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 7 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	2.9 6/6

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	11	84927 min	101 /90	222.1 /90	50.5 /90	444.3 /90	151.5 /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	9	77693 min	70.9 /90	81 /90	40.5 /90	263.4 /90	50.6 /90	20.3 /90
R. Frosinini	6	49291 min	103.1 /90	20.6 /90	10.3 /90	216.5 /90	72.2 /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 7 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	—
Matias Antonini n 8	86.1	1.3 5/3	0.5 3/1	—
P. Iemmello n 8	79.5	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0	—
J. Petriccione n 8	84.9	0.4 3/0	2.3 8/5	—
G. Alesi n 8	80.3	0.6 3/1	2.1 8/6	—
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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 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Matias Antonini n 8	86.1	0.7 5/0
P. Iemmello n 8	79.5	0.4 2/1
J. Petriccione n 8	84.9	0.9 6/1
G. Alesi n 8	80.3	1.7 6/4
M. Ruggero n 8	71.4	1.9 6/4
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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	11	81889 min	20.2 /90	00 /90	222.2 /90	70.7 /90	101 /90	90.9 /90
N. Koffi	9	72649 min	10.1 /90	00 /90	131.8 /90	50.7 /90	81.1 /90	71 /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 7 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
Matias Antonini n 8	86.1	0.9 5/2	0.1 1/0
P. Iemmello n 8	79.5	2.3 8/4	0.6 3/1
J. Petriccione n 8	84.9	0.8 4/1	0.1 1/0
G. Alesi n 8	80.3	1.7 6/5	0.1 1/0
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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 7 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
Matias Antonini n 8	86.1	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
P. Iemmello n 8	79.5	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
J. Petriccione n 8	84.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Alesi n 8	80.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form

CremoneseDLLWW

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1 scored / 0.8 conceded per game

CatanzaroDLDDL

Last 5: 0W 3D 2L · 1 scored / 2.2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Cremonese 3 · 3 draws · Catanzaro 0 · 2.67 goals/game

2025-03-08 Cremonese 4–0 Catanzaro
2024-09-20 Catanzaro 1–2 Cremonese
2024-05-25 Cremonese 4–1 Catanzaro
2024-05-21 Catanzaro 2–2 Cremonese
2024-04-20 Catanzaro 0–0 Cremonese
2023-08-19 Cremonese 0–0 Catanzaro

League standing · 2026/27

Cremonese#13 pos12 pts10 pl-1 GD

Catanzaro#20 pos6 pts11 pl-12 GD

Goals per game

Cremonese scored1

Catanzaro scored1

Cremonese conceded1.1

Catanzaro conceded2.09

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What is the head-to-head record between Cremonese and Catanzaro?: In their last 6 meetings, Cremonese won 3, Catanzaro won 0 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Cremonese and Catanzaro?: Recent form — Cremonese 2W 1D 2L; Catanzaro 0W 3D 2L.

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