Catanzaro v Cesena result

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Serie B · · Stadio Nicola Ceravolo

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Catanzaro 2–0 Cesena — Catanzaro won this Serie B match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Catanzaro beat Cesena 2–0 at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo in Serie B on Saturday 27 December.

Catanzaro are unbeaten in their last six matches.

The goals

Catanzaro led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Catanzaro: P. Iemmello (26’) and F. Pittarello (53’, assisted by P. Iemmello).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Catanzaro 1.79, Cesena 1.12, from 14 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

Valerio Crezzini, Italy showed four yellow cards — against 4.3 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Catanzaro: J. Petriccione (17’) and T. Cassandro (73’); Cesena: G. Zaro (42’) and D. Bisoli (52’).

What it changes

Catanzaro have scored in six consecutive matches.

Catanzaro’s two-goal margin was the biggest of round 18, across 10 matches.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, F. Pittarello (Catanzaro) 7.9, P. Iemmello (Catanzaro) 7.7 and T. Cassandro (Catanzaro) 4.1 led the match.

Next up

Catanzaro next host Ascoli on 24 October 2026.

Cesena next host Avellino on 18 October 2026.

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

Next for Catanzaro: Catanzaro v Ascoli, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Cesena: Cesena v Avellino, Sunday 18 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Catanzaro 2–0 Cesena · Serie B
  • Venue: Stadio Nicola Ceravolo · Catanzaro
  • Referee: Valerio Crezzini, Italy
  • Head-to-head (last 3): Catanzaro 2 · draws 0 · Cesena 1 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Catanzaro 4W 1D 0L · Cesena 2W 2D 1L

Catanzaro 2–0 Cesena (Serie B): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

2 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.25 / 0.88 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.13 / 5
Corners
against 4.38 / 4.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.75 / 3.88
Shots on target
against 3.5 / 3.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
3 / 2.13
Cards
against 2.5 / 1.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 December 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 December 2025. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameCatanzaro for / againstLineCesena for / against
Goals scored
2 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
5.13 for · 4.38 against n 8
9.5standard
5 for · 4.25 against n 8
Shots
12.75 for · 12.88 against n 8
19.5standard
12.88 for · 11.88 against n 8
Shots on target
4.75 for · 3.5 against n 8
8.5standard
3.88 for · 3.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
12 for · 17.25 against n 8
21.5standard
13.38 for · 7.13 against n 8
Cards shown
3 for · 2.5 against n 8
3.5standard
2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8

Referee: Valerio Crezzini, Italy.

Catanzaro
Catanzaro — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
G. Alesi n 812.1
3.74/0
1.92/0
—
L. Pandolfi n 834.1
37/2
1.34/0
—
M. Liberali n 630
34/1
1.52/1
—
F. Pittarello n 839.3
2.96/3
3.77/4
—
N. Buso n 820.3
2.83/1
3.33/1
—
Catanzaro — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
F. Pittarello n 839.3
24/1
0.62/0
G. Alesi n 812.1
1.92/0
0.91/0
M. Liberali n 630
1.52/1
00/0
A. Cissè n 880.8
1.35/2
0.74/1
P. Iemmello n 878.5
1.35/3
0.75/0
Catanzaro — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
G. Alesi n 812.1
0.91/0
00/0
F. Pittarello n 839.3
0.62/0
0.31/0
S. Pontisso n 872.9
0.32/0
0.32/0
N. Buso n 820.3
0.61/0
00/0
A. Cissè n 880.8
0.32/0
0.11/0
Catanzaro — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Liberali n 630
34/2
G. Alesi n 812.1
2.82/1
C. Favasuli n 886.3
2.56/4
G. Di Chiara n 840.6
2.55/3
R. Frosinini n 841.6
2.45/2
Cesena
Cesena — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Siren Diao n 818.1
4.35/1
1.22/0
—
G. Zaro n 888.9
2.98/6
16/1
—
Matteo Guidi n 820
2.34/0
0.61/0
—
M. Piacentini n 550.4
2.14/1
0.41/0
—
J. Blesa n 863.5
1.97/3
0.73/1
—
Cesena — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Bastoni n 830.3
34/2
1.12/1
C. Shpendi n 881.6
2.28/6
1.57/3
Siren Diao n 818.1
1.92/1
1.22/0
T. Berti n 874.1
1.76/4
0.64/0
M. Olivieri n 826.4
1.72/2
0.41/0
Cesena — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Blesa n 863.5
0.42/0
0.21/0
Siren Diao n 818.1
00/0
0.61/0
C. Shpendi n 881.6
0.43/0
0.11/0
T. Berti n 874.1
0.21/0
0.21/0
S. Bastoni n 830.3
0.41/0
00/0
Cesena — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
V. Magni n 418.3
7.43/2
M. Castagnetti n 866.5
2.97/4
R. Celia n 828.6
2.85/2
Matteo Guidi n 820
2.84/1
Siren Diao n 818.1
1.93/0

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
CatanzaroCesena
43%Possession57%
1.79Expected goals (xG)1.12
14Shots9
6Shots on target1
7Shots off target5
1Blocked shots3
10Shots inside the box7
2Corners5
2Offsides1
7Fouls20
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
1Saves3
381Passes499
83%Pass accuracy87%

Catanzaro player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Pigliacelli9000000007
T. Cassandro90001112Y7.9
Matias Antonini9000000006.3
N. Brighenti9000000107.2
C. Favasuli9000101207.2
P. Iemmello9011213008.5
F. Pittarello9010311208.9
S. Pontisso7700001006.9
A. Cissè7700430206.2
J. Petriccione63000011Y7.2
M. D'Alessandro6200000206.9
Fabio Rispoli sub2700101007
R. Frosinini sub2400100006.9
D. Buglio sub1300001106.6
M. Liberali sub1300001006.5
G. Di Chiara sub1200001007

Cesena player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Klinsmann9000000006.3
A. Ciofi9000000307.2
M. Mangraviti9000001006.6
R. Ciervo9000003007
M. Francesconi9000000006.3
C. Shpendi9000410006
T. Berti8100001006.7
D. Bisoli73000012Y6.6
G. Zaro55000001Y6.2
G. Frabotta5500100006.3
Siren Diao5500000006.2
P. Amoran sub3500000006.2
V. Magni sub3500000006.5
J. Blesa sub3500000006.5
M. Olivieri sub1700100006.3
T. Arrigoni sub900000006.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, head-to-head & standings

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

Recent form
CatanzaroDWWWW
Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
CesenaLWDWD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 3
Catanzaro 2 · 0 draws · Cesena 1 · 3 goals/game
  • 2025-05-17 Catanzaro 1–0 Cesena
  • 2025-02-01 Catanzaro 4–2 Cesena
  • 2024-08-28 Cesena 2–0 Catanzaro
League standing · 2025/26
Catanzaro#5 pos59 pts38 pl+11 GD
Cesena#11 pos46 pts38 pl-11 GD
Goals per game
Catanzaro scored1.63
Cesena scored1.18
Catanzaro conceded1.34
Cesena conceded1.47

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Frequently asked questions

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

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