Our Palermo vs Catanzaro Prediction: 3-1
Palermo vs Catanzaro in the Italy Serie B is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Palermo vs Catanzaro prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Palermo's Last Match – Frosinone vs Palermo
Palermo should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Italy Serie B draw against Frosinone on April 10. In that match, Palermo recorded 54% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frosinone | 46% | 9 (5) | 0.45 | 41 |
 Palermo | 54% | 12 (6) | 0.76 | 44 |
Catanzaro's Last Match – Catanzaro vs Modena
Catanzaro will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Italy Serie B stalemate against Modena on April 14. In that match, Catanzaro had 42% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Catanzaro | 42% | 8 (4) | 1.18 | 35 |
 Modena | 58% | 11 (3) | 1.25 | 44 |
Palermo vs Catanzaro Stats
Key Stats
| Palermo | Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.54 | Attacking Strength | 1.59 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Palermo are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Catanzaro average 2.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.