Catanzaro

vs

Pescara

Preview

Catanzaro

• Catanzaro have the better form with 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5, winning 2 of their last 3 at home.
• The Yellow and Blues have been disciplined and patient in their build-up play, rotating positions and creating pockets of space for others to move into while they dominate the ball, so our Catanzaro vs Pescara betting tips will focus on their possession-based dominance at home.

Pescara

• Pescara are winless away from home in Serie B (D1, L4) and have conceded 2.80 goals per game away from home.
• Gorgone has been tasked with steadying the ship at Pescara after they made a poor start.
• The White and Blues are struggling 19th in Serie B on eight points from 12 games - seven fewer than Catanzaro in 11th place.
• Pescara have drawn three, lost two and won none of their last five Serie B matches, which means this Catanzaro vs Pescara prediction is not in their favor.

Key Players

• Recent key players to watch:
  • Andrea Oliveri has hit three goals in nine Serie B appearances for Pescara to lead their scoring charts, but Antonio Di Nardo has been their main threat recently with two of their last four goals.
  • Alphadjo Cisse is the danger man for Catanzaro with five in 12 games and he has scored twice in his last five, so both get an mention in the anytime scorer wagers.

Betting Insights

• Backing the Over 2.5 goals bet at 2.03 looks a good play, however, given Catanzaro’s home scoring and conceding averages and the fact that Pescara must come out of their shells at some stage. Therefore, this is one of the most relevant Catanzaro vs Pescara betting tips for punters to consider.
• Catanzaro are 1.72 favourites.
• Pescara are 4.85 underdogs in the moneyline market.

Prediction

• Catanzaro will probably dictate the pace of this game against a Pescara side that will likely sit deep and try to be compact when out of possession.
• The hosts can earn three points to continue their upward curve in Serie B while we expect Pescara to have a bad night at the office.