CATANIA, Italy (Feb. 22, 2026) (Interstat) — Catania opened its Serie C campaign with a 1-0 victory over Giugliano Calcio 1928 on Sunday at Stadio Angelo Massimino. The lone goal came in the 68th minute from midfielder Michele D’Ausilio, breaking a deadlock in a match where the hosts were heavily favored. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-0 Catania win, and its ELO system gave the club a 95.80 percent probability of victory. The result gives Catania a winning start in both the league and across all competitions this season, while Giugliano begins with a loss in each.