Football Result

Niccolò Brighenti 45'
Tommaso Biasci 47'
Fabio Depaoli 23'
Massimo Coda 50'
Marco Pompetti 63'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
46.9%
27%
26.1%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
[legacy approach]
0.461
0.392
Game Stats
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots
12
6
Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Fouls
15
23
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
1
0
Corners
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Saves
2
1
Team Formations
3-5-2
3-5-2


Location
Nicola Ceravolo, Catanzaro, Italy
Attendance
9,412
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
Recent Matches before the game
Catanzaro
L L D D L
Sampdoria
D L W L L
2025-05-05 | Game Summary

In a tightly contested Italian Serie B match at the Nicola Ceravolo, Catanzaro and Sampdoria battled to a 2-2 draw. The game saw goals from Depaoli and Coda for Sampdoria, and Brighenti and Biasci for Catanzaro. Catanzaro dominated possession with 65.5%, but Sampdoria were more clinical with their shots, landing 4 of 6 on target compared to Catanzaro's 3 of 12. A red card for Catanzaro's Pompetti in the 63rd minute added to the drama. The AI pre-game prediction favored a Catanzaro win, with a 46.9% win probability, which ultimately proved incorrect as the match ended in a draw.
Looking at recent form, Catanzaro has struggled, losing three of their last five and drawing twice. Sampdoria's form is also patchy, with one win, one draw and three losses in their last five. Considering the upcoming matches, Catanzaro faces a tough away game against Sassuolo, who are in good form, while Sampdoria will host Salernitana.
Analyzing past encounters, previous head-to-head games between Catanzaro and Sampdoria have been closely contested, often featuring goals at both ends, mirroring the outcome of this match. Catanzaro have lost 3 of their last 5 matches, suggesting they are struggling to convert their possession into wins. Sampdoria's difficulty in securing victories is also evident, indicating a need for improved defensive solidity for the upcoming match. This draw underscores the unpredictable nature of the Serie B, where even dominant possession doesn't guarantee victory.