Catanzaro vs Palermo predictions, May 17, 2026

May 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Italian Serie B, on Sunday,

Catanzaro

Palermo

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As the Serie B clash between US Catanzaro and U.S. Città di Palermo approaches, both teams come into the match with recent form that could influence the outcome. US Catanzaro has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a moderate level of consistency in their performance. Meanwhile, Palermo has mirrored this success, also claiming 2 wins from their last 5 outings.

Despite the bookmakers placing Catanzaro with odds of 2.97 for a home win against Palermo’s more favorable 2.2 odds for an away victory, the statistical analysis suggests a closely contested match. According to model predictions, there’s a 30.6% probability of a home win compared to 43.5% for an away victory, alongside a 25.5% likelihood of a draw.

Tactically, Catanzaro will seek to leverage home advantage and dictate the pace, while Palermo may focus on capitalizing on counterattacks, given their slight edge in probability. Overall, with both teams in seemingly equal form, a balanced approach is warranted. Fans can expect a gripping contest, although no outcomes can be guaranteed. A predicted final score of 1:1 highlights the anticipated competitive nature of the match.

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Catanzaro
31.3%		 Draw
27.1%		 Palermo
41.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.99 3.52 2.32
betsson 2.98 3.45 2.2
MarathonBet 3.03 3.58 2.34 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.9 3.3 2.25
Pinnacle 2.95 3.41 2.28

Latest Results

12.05.26 US Catanzaro – US Avellino – 3:0
08.05.26 US Catanzaro – AS Bari – 2:3
01.05.26 U.S. Città di Palermo – US Catanzaro – 3:2
25.04.26 US Catanzaro – Spezia Calcio – 4:2
18.04.26 Juve Stabia – US Catanzaro – 1:1		 08.05.26 Venezia FC – U.S. Città di Palermo – 2:0
01.05.26 U.S. Città di Palermo – US Catanzaro – 3:2
25.04.26 AC Reggiana 1919 – U.S. Città di Palermo – 1:1
18.04.26 U.S. Città di Palermo – AC Cesena – 2:0
10.04.26 Frosinone Calcio – U.S. Città di Palermo – 1:1

Facts

  • First leg.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Catanzaro won 2.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Palermo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Catanzaro won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 13:11. (average 1.2:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Catanzaro won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 5:5. (average 0.8:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.05.26 U.S. Città di Palermo – US Catanzaro – 3:2
    25.10.25 US Catanzaro – U.S. Città di Palermo – 1:0
    27.04.25 US Catanzaro – U.S. Città di Palermo – 1:3
    15.12.24 U.S. Città di Palermo – US Catanzaro – 1:2
    26.01.24 US Catanzaro – U.S. Città di Palermo – 1:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals

    1 Monza (3) Bye
    2 Modena (6) Juve Stabia (7) 0 : 1
    3 Palermo (4) Bye
    4 Catanzaro (5) Avellino (8) 3 : 0

    Semi-finals

    1 Monza (3) Juve Stabia (7)
    2 Palermo (4) Catanzaro (5)

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