Catanzaro vs Empoli Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Catanzaro went head-to-head with Empoli in the Serie B of Italy on March 8. The game ended 3-2 in Catanzaro's favor.

Salvatore Elia scored the first goal of the game on the 1st minute of the match, putting Empoli ahead. The scoreline was shaped by further goals from Marco Nasti, Filippo Pittarello and Tommaso Cassandro, setting the final scoreline at 3-2.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Catanzaro and Empoli prepare to meet again, 4 months after their previous Serie B meeting which Empoli won 1-0. Catanzaro enter this match after two consecutive draws, having shared points with Carrarese and Frosinone, marking their 6th consecutive unbeaten match. Having conceded goals in each of their last three matches, they need to tighten their defense to avoid further setbacks.

Empoli are preparing for the match after a loss against Bari in the Serie B on March 4, leaving them without a victory in their last nine outings. Their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last six matches in a row.

This Serie B clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Catanzaro and Empoli. Catanzaro’s attacking options, shaped by Alberto Aquilani’s vision, have been bolstered by Pietro Iemmello, the team’s top scorer, and Filippo Pittarello, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Iemmello leads Catanzaro’s scoring charts in Serie B this season with seven goals, while also being their most creative player, providing nine assists in the league so far. Catanzaro have also relied on Simone Pontisso, Alphadjo Cisse and Marco D'Alessandro to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Empoli’s top finisher Stiven Shpendi and Salvatore Elia have played important roles in ensuring their attack, with Alessio Dionisi steering the side, remains effective. Shpendi has emerged as Empoli’s leading scorer in Serie B this season, netting ten goals, with Elia leading their creative tally in the league with nine assists. Adding further support are Pietro Pellegri, Rares Ilie and Bogdan Popov, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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AI Prediction

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Line-Ups

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Catanzaro kicked off the game with Mirko Pigliacelli, Nicolo Brighenti, Matias Antonini Lui, Tommaso Cassandro, Marco D'Alessandro who got substituted by Gabriele Alesi on the 46th minute, Simone Pontisso who got substituted by Marco Pompetti on the 84th minute, Jacopo Petriccione, Costantino Favasuli, Pietro Iemmello who got substituted by Ruggero Frosinini on the 84th minute, Mattia Liberali who got substituted by Patrick Nuamah on the 72nd minute and Filippo Pittarello who got substituted by N'Dri Koffi on the 90th minute as starters, with Christian Marietta, Bruno Verrengia, Ruggero Frosinini, Ervin Bashi, Goncalo Esteves, Fellipe Jack, Marco Pompetti, Gabriele Alesi, Davide Buglio, Patrick Nuamah, Fabio Rispoli and N'Dri Koffi on the bench.

Empoli's starting eleven were Andrea Fulignati, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Gabriele Guarino, Marco Curto who got substituted by Flavio Bianchi on the 84th minute, Salvatore Elia who got substituted by Antonio Candela on the 46th minute, Gerard Yepes who got substituted by Nicolas Haas on the 46th minute, Luca Magnino, Joseph Ceesay, Rares Ilie who got substituted by Lorenzo Ignacchiti on the 58th minute, Edoardo Saporiti who got substituted by Daniel Fila on the 66th minute and Marco Nasti, with Samuele Perisan, Manuel Gasparini, Gabriele Indragoli, Antonio Candela, Tyronne Ebuehi, Simone Romagnoli, Lorenzo Ignacchiti, Nicolas Haas, Daniel Fila and Flavio Bianchi on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.98 - 0.8
• Ball Possession: 64 - 36
• Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 1
• Total Attempts: 16 - 5
• Shots On Target: 6 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 4 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 10 - 3
• Shots from Outside the Box: 6 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 9 - 26
• Corners: 9 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 17 - 16
• Saves: 0 - 3
• Free Kicks: 26 - 9
• Offsides: 1 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 144 - 98
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 111 - 61
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 30 - 11
• Tackles: 17 - 19
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 14
• Total Crosses: 37 - 15
• Successful Crosses: 9 - 4
• Interceptions: 12 - 8
• Clearances: 25 - 33

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Gerard Yepes, Luca Magnino and Matias Antonini Lui were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met twice since August 2024. Empoli have won all two matches, leaving Catanzaro without a single victory or draw. Their latest meeting occurred on November 8, 2025, during the Serie B of Italy, with Empoli winning 1-0. Catanzaro have scored one goal across these two encounters, while Empoli have scored five. As things stand, Empoli have a superior head-to-head record against Catanzaro in their recent encounters.

Catanzaro have won fourteen of their 31 matches in Serie B this season, with ten draws and seven defeats, scoring 49 goals at an average of 1.58 per match and conceding 38 at a rate of 1.23 per match. Empoli have won eight of their 32 matches in Serie B this season, with twelve draws and twelve defeats, netting 43 goals (1.34 per match) and conceding 47 (1.47 per match).

Recent Form

Catanzaro are on a two-game drawing streak, including level games against Carrarese and Frosinone in their last two outings, while Empoli are coming off a loss in their last match against Bari. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Catanzaro have recorded twelve wins, four losses, and four draws, while in their last twenty matches, Empoli have recorded five wins, nine losses, and six draws.

Live Standings

As always, Italy Serie B's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Catanzaro sit 5th with 52 points from 31 matches, while Empoli are currently 12th in the table with 36 points from 32 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Catanzaro and Empoli in real time. You can watch the goals by Salvatore Elia, Marco Nasti, Filippo Pittarello and Tommaso Cassandro as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Catanzaro - Empoli are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.