Catania - Messina predictions and free betting tips [14/04/2024]

We're heading to the heart of the Mediterranean, the Apennine Peninsula. Various Italian football leagues are approaching the climax of their season. Let's delve into the face-off where the "Catania" team will host "Messina".

"Catania"

The home team, after 35 games, are seated 15th in the Serie C standings. They have accumulated 39 points: 10 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses. In these matches, the team scored 35 goals while conceding the same amount, establishing a goal difference of zero. The team experienced a loss in their last match. Over the last five championship matches, the team has seen one win, one draw, and three losses.

"Messina"

The visitors, having played 35 games in the Serie C, are currently 13th in the standings. They have amassed 44 points with 11 victories, 11 draws, and 13 losses. In these games, they scored 38 goals while conceding 44, thus they have a negative goal difference. They claimed victory in their most recent match. Their last five games resulted in one win, two draws, and two losses.

Head-to-Head

In the last five encounters, the head-to-head record in the format "home team win", "draw", "away team win" is as follows: 3-1-1.

Match Forecast

The hosts are in dire need of a win to improve their survival chances. Just as the visitors require a victory to maintain their slim play-off aspirations. Considering the teams' tasks in this match, I expect a high-risk game from both sides, leading to goals. I'm backing the total over.