Catanzaro vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips | 08/03/2026

Catanzaro vs Empoli Prediction and Betting Tips | 8 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

7 March 2026 • 18:53 UTC • 1 min read

Catanzaro vs Empoli Prediction and Betting Tips 8 March 2026

Catanzaro come into the match after an entertaining 3-3 draw with Carrarese Calcio, stretching their unbeaten run to five matches. As Empoli do not seem to be at their sharpest, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Giallorossi average 1.60 goals scored per game, while their matches produce 2.90 goals on average. At home they have been particularly strong defensively, conceding only 0.50 goals per match and keeping clean sheets in 75% of recent home fixtures. Midfielder Bruno Verrengia is a doubt after picking up a knock, though he is not considered a regular starter.

Empoli, on the other hand, arrive in poor form after a 2-1 loss to SSC Bari. The Azzurri have struggled for consistency, winning only 10% of their recent matches and scoring 0.90 goals per game on average. Their defensive options are also slightly weakened, with Matteo Lovato suspended following his red card last weekend. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team.

Given Catanzaro's better recent form and strong home defense, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win, with additional value on Both Teams to Score (Empoli games see BTTS in 60% of recent fixtures), and Over 1.5 goals (both sides involved in matches averaging over 2 goals).

This Serie B match will be played on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 14:00.

What is our Catanzaro vs Empoli prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Catanzaro 2 - 1 Empoli

Catanzaro vs Empoli Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -112 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Pietro Iemmello @ 105 Odds
First Goalscorer: Pietro Iemmello @ 350 Odds
Asian Handicap: Catanzaro 0 @ -174 Odds
European Handicap: Catanzaro +1 @ -275 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
Draw No Bet: Catanzaro to Win @ -175 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Catanzaro to Win/Catanzaro to Win @ 260 Odds
Clean Sheet: Catanzaro - No @ -275 Odds

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Catanzaro Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lldlwwwwdd	1.50
Home	dwwd	2.00
Away	lllwwd	1.17

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	50%	33%
Average Goals Per Game	2.90	2.00	3.50
Scored	1.60	1.50	1.67
Conceded	1.30	0.50	1.83
BTTS	50%	25%	67%
Clean Sheets	40%	75%	17%
Failed to Score	20%	25%	17%
Expected Goals	1.36	1.38	1.35
Expected Goals Against	1.80	1.76	1.83

Empoli Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wlldlldddl	0.70
Home	ldldd	0.60
Away	wlldl	0.80

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	10%	0%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	2.40	1.60	3.20
Scored	0.90	0.60	1.20
Conceded	1.50	1.00	2.00
BTTS	60%	60%	60%
Clean Sheets	20%	20%	20%
Failed to Score	30%	40%	20%
Expected Goals	1.53	1.62	1.44
Expected Goals Against	1.36	0.92	1.80