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Lecce vs Virtus Entella

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2020

Stadio Comunale Via del Mare, Lecce2 March 2021 at 18:00
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Lecce

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Referee: F. Meraviglia

Match Events

Lecce
Virtus Entella
Kick Off
Half Time
52′Andrea Paolucci
61′
M. BrescianiniA. Settembrini
61′
A. PaolucciL. Nizzetto
S. PettinariG. Yalçın
65′
65′
M. ChiosaF. Poli
66′
M. MancosuA. Capello
70′Filippo De Col
Güven Yalçın73′
73′Michele Pellizzer
L. HendersonŽ. Majer
76′
Pablo RodríguezM. Stępiński
76′
Mariusz Stępiński77′
J. BjörkengrenM. Coda
81′
C. MaggioL. Paganini
82′
90′Luca Nizzetto
90+2′
A. SchenettiV. Dragomir
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal0
8Shots off Goal5
20Total Shots7
5Blocked Shots2
16Shots insidebox3
4Shots outsidebox4
9Fouls14
9Corner Kicks2
4Offsides1
69%Ball Possession31%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves7
623Total passes288
535Passes accurate196
86%Passes %68%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Lecce is 6.76, compared to — for Virtus Entella. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Lecce's highest-rated starter is A. Gallo (6.76), while Virtus Entella's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Lecce deploy 4 defenders rated 6.76 on average, against Virtus Entella's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Lecce field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Virtus Entella's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Lecce start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Virtus Entella averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 70% for Lecce and —% for Virtus Entella. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Lecce's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Virtus Entella. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Lecce's starting XI is 25.0 (youngest: A. Gallo (25), oldest: A. Gallo (25)), while Virtus Entella average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Lecce's starters average 34 league appearances each, versus 0 for Virtus Entella. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Lecce4-3-1-24-3-1-2Virtus Entella
GKDEFMIDFWD
21Gabriel2Maggio5Lucioni6Meccari.25Gallo8Mancosu53Henders.42Hjulmand23Björken.20Pettina.99Rodrígu.68Russo15Pellizz.3Costa5Chiosa17Col23Paolucci99Schenet.33Brescia.80Koutsou.19Brunori20Mancosu

Substitutes

Coach: E. Corini

Substitutes

Coach: V. Vivarini

LeccePosition StrengthVirtus Entella
6.76
Avg Rating
6.76Defender (4 v 4)
0G 4A0G 0A
Lecce4-3-1-2
21GoalkeeperGabriel
2DefenderC. Maggio
5DefenderF. Lucioni
6DefenderB. Meccariello
25DefenderA. Gallo6.84A
8MidfielderM. Mancosu
53MidfielderL. Henderson
42MidfielderM. Hjulmand
23MidfielderJ. Björkengren
20ForwardS. Pettinari
99ForwardPablo Rodríguez
Virtus Entella4-3-1-2
68GoalkeeperA. Russo
15DefenderM. Pellizzer
3DefenderF. Costa
5DefenderM. Chiosa
17DefenderF. De Col
23MidfielderA. Paolucci
99MidfielderA. Schenetti
33MidfielderM. Brescianini
80MidfielderI. Koutsoupias
19ForwardM. Brunori
20ForwardM. Mancosu

Match Summary

Lecce and Virtus Entella drew 0:0. The match was played in Serie B 2020. 7 yellow cards were shown. Lecce had 69% possession while Virtus Entella held 31%. Lecce had 20 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (0 on target) for Virtus Entella. Lecce made 5 substitutions, Virtus Entella made 5.

Rivalry since 2020

Lecce vs Virtus Entella Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Lecce
1
wins
Drawn
0
Virtus Entella
0
wins
Total goals
6 · 6.0/match
Both scored
1/1 · 100%
Over 2.5
1/1 · 100%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 15 v 2020All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Lecce

WDDLLL

Virtus Entella

LWDDLW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Lecce1wins
1draws2 meetings
Virtus Entella0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (61%) — the odds may underestimate Virtus Entella.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 63.3%Draw 25.3%Away 16.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.553.755.75
Max1.604.106.29
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Lecce · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market61.0%23.6%15.4%
Public market60.3%23.4%16.3%

Lecce vs Virtus Entella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Lecce (63%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LecceHalf-time:00Virtus Entella
20Shots7
7Shots on target0

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
02/03/21Lecce0–0Virtus Entella1.58/3.95/6.01
08/11/20Virtus Entella1–5Lecce3.07/2.98/2.58

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Lecce

W 147D 101L 66
Over 2.550
Goals scored478

Away Record: Virtus Entella

W 75D 94L 112
Over 2.540
Goals scored293

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026