Catanzaro vs Südtirol preview

Italy flag 2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy
Stadio Nicola Ceravolo Sat, 15 Aug - 4:00 PM
Coppa Italia
CatanzaroCAT
SüdtirolSUD
KICKOFF : Sat, 15 Aug - 4:00 PM
1st Round

CONTEXT

Catanzaro welcomes Südtirol to Stadio Nicola Ceravolo in the Coppa Italia first round during the 2026/2027 campaign. The hosts possess a clear structural edge through elevated power ratings that exceed those of the visitors by a notable margin. Home surroundings at the venue offer Catanzaro an opportunity to dictate early patterns against a side with differing competitive rhythms. Absence of recent outing records leaves both squads without established momentum indicators ahead of kickoff. Proxy evaluations underpin set piece assessments due to unavailable direct measurements for either participant. Power differentials highlight Catanzaro as the stronger entity on paper for this single elimination encounter. Limited efficiency details further emphasize reliance on broader team metrics rather than granular breakdowns. The fixture therefore centers on how the home advantage translates into progression for the higher rated side.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Catanzaro holds a 9.4 point power score advantage over Südtirol.
  • Form: Both teams register zero form scores with no last outing data available.
  • Squad: Squad composition details remain unspecified for this cup fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics stand unavailable for Catanzaro and Südtirol.
  • Transition: Transition phase information lacks specific quantification in the data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis uses proxy data with low confidence levels.
  • xVariable: xVariable elements show no detailed metrics for either side.
  • Market: Catanzaro 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Südtirol 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Catanzaro G. Gorgone
G. Gorgone
VS
Südtirol D. Possanzini
D. Possanzini
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.84
55.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Catanzaro
Südtirol
Power Score
64.84
55.44
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
448
725

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Catanzaro — Opponent-weighted form score
Südtirol — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Catanzaro Südtirol

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Catanzaro CAT Home
4 matches
Südtirol SUD Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
6
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:20:13+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy · 1st Round
Stadium
Stadio Nicola Ceravolo
Capacity
14650
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

22
Mirko Pigliacelli
Mirko Pigliacelli Goalkeeper
1
Christian Marietta
Christian Marietta Goalkeeper
—
Edoardo Borrelli
Edoardo Borrelli Goalkeeper
12
Lorenzo Madia
Lorenzo Madia Goalkeeper
4
Matias Antonini Lui
Matias Antonini Lui Defender
—
Antonio Candela
Antonio Candela Defender
—
Marco Ruggero
Marco Ruggero Defender
2
Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves
Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves Defender
—
Umberto Morleo
Umberto Morleo Defender
—
Niccolò Postiglione
Niccolò Postiglione Defender
26
Bruno Verrengia
Bruno Verrengia Defender
62
Ruggero Frosinini
Ruggero Frosinini Defender
5
Ervin Bashi
Ervin Bashi Defender
—
Marcello Piras
Marcello Piras Defender
—
Raul Tassoni
Raul Tassoni Defender
10
Jacopo Petriccione
Jacopo Petriccione Midfielder
30
Gabriele Alesi
Gabriele Alesi Midfielder
27
Costantino Favasuli
Costantino Favasuli Midfielder
—
Simone Pafundi
Simone Pafundi Midfielder
—
Franky Tchaouna
Franky Tchaouna Midfielder
—
Marco D'Alessandro
Marco D'Alessandro Attacker
—
Federico Di Francesco
Federico Di Francesco Attacker
9
Pietro Iemmello
Pietro Iemmello Attacker
—
Nicolò Buso
Nicolò Buso Attacker
39
N'Dri Philippe Koffi
N'Dri Philippe Koffi Attacker
—
Giovanni Volpe
Giovanni Volpe Attacker
8
Filippo Pittarello
Filippo Pittarello Attacker
61
Sayha Seha
Sayha Seha Attacker
—
Gabriel Arditi
Gabriel Arditi Attacker
—
Francesco Reita
Francesco Reita Attacker
—
Franck Tchaouna
Franck Tchaouna Attacker
8
Alejo Garnica
Alejo Garnica Attacker

Squad ▼

—
Alessandro Plizzari
Alessandro Plizzari Goalkeeper
31
Marius Adamonis
Marius Adamonis Goalkeeper
—
Rok Vadjunec
Rok Vadjunec Goalkeeper
34
Frédéric Veseli
Frédéric Veseli Defender
—
Marco Varnier
Marco Varnier Defender
19
Nicola Pietrangeli
Nicola Pietrangeli Defender
94
Hamza El Kaouakibi
Hamza El Kaouakibi Defender
24
Simone Davì
Simone Davì Defender
—
Davide Veroli
Davide Veroli Defender
—
Riccardo Stivanello
Riccardo Stivanello Defender
—
Alessandro Vimercati
Alessandro Vimercati Defender
23
Federico Davi
Federico Davi Defender
—
Giacomo Stabile
Giacomo Stabile Defender
79
Salvatore Molina
Salvatore Molina Midfielder
17
Daniele Casiraghi
Daniele Casiraghi Midfielder
21
Fabian Tait
Fabian Tait Midfielder
7
Karim Zedadka
Karim Zedadka Midfielder
—
Bjarki Steinn Bjarkson
Bjarki Steinn Bjarkson Midfielder
—
Niklas Pyyhtiä
Niklas Pyyhtiä Midfielder
—
Aljosa Vasic
Aljosa Vasic Midfielder
18
Simone Tronchin
Simone Tronchin Midfielder
26
Marco Frigerio
Marco Frigerio Midfielder
6
Jacopo Martini
Jacopo Martini Midfielder
—
Dhirar Brik
Dhirar Brik Midfielder
—
Vasco Rafael Fortes Lopes
Vasco Rafael Fortes Lopes Attacker
—
Kenny Meddy Mixtur
Kenny Meddy Mixtur Attacker
9
Rares Catalin Burnete
Rares Catalin Burnete Attacker
33
Silvio Merkaj
Silvio Merkaj Attacker

CONCLUSION

Catanzaro enters the Coppa Italia opener with measurable advantages in overall team strength that position them ahead of Südtirol. The venue setting at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo supports their efforts to control proceedings from the outset. Without recent form records both participants approach the match on relatively even preparatory footing. Structural ratings suggest the hosts can impose their style effectively during the ninety minutes. Set piece evaluations depend on indirect sources yet still inform tactical considerations. Progression hinges on converting the power differential into tangible results on the pitch. Observers anticipate Catanzaro will seek to exploit home conditions to secure advancement in the competition.