18 May 2017 at 18:30

Referee: Juan Luca Sacchi

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

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Head-to-Head Record

Virtus Entella dominates

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

Virtus Entella6wins
0draws10 meetings
Cittadella4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (17%) — the odds may underestimate Virtus Entella.

Market Summary

Margin: 7.0%

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 18.4%Draw 25.1%Away 63.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.003.801.53
Max5.804.141.64
Market favourite:Cittadella · Moderate 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 market16.8%23.6%59.6%
Public market18.2%23.9%57.9%
Δ1.3%0.3%1.7%

Virtus Entella vs Cittadella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Virtus Entella
Result vs. Market: Cittadella (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.

Virtus EntellaHalf-time:40Cittadella

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
04/05/21Cittadella1–0Virtus Entella1.39/4.59/8.62
04/01/21Virtus Entella1–0Cittadella3.64/3.14/2.19
31/07/20Virtus Entella2–3Cittadella3.95/3.25/2.02
29/12/19Cittadella1–3Virtus Entella1.86/3.26/4.66
30/09/17Cittadella0–1Virtus Entella1.68/3.60/5.48
27/02/18Virtus Entella0–1Cittadella3.14/3.17/2.37
30/12/16Cittadella2–1Virtus Entella2.24/3.17/3.40
18/05/17Virtus Entella4–1Cittadella5.43/3.98/1.58
20/10/14Cittadella0–1Virtus Entella1.99/3.22/4.01
09/03/15Virtus Entella2–1Cittadella2.48/2.99/3.12

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: Virtus Entella

W 74D 93L 111
Over 2.540
Goals scored291

Away Record: Cittadella

W 229D 227L 262
Over 2.543
Goals scored841

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Virtus Entella defeated Cittadella 4:1. The match was played in Serie B 2016. Goals were scored by L. Tremolada 19′, A. Catellani 27′, D. Diaw 33′, L. Tremolada 43′, Lucas Chiaretti 74′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Virtus Entella had 55% possession while Cittadella held 45%. Virtus Entella had 14 shots (7 on target) compared to 20 (9 on target) for Cittadella. Virtus Entella made 3 substitutions, Cittadella made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Virtus Entella and Cittadella — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Virtus Entella
Cittadella
Kick Off
L. Tremolada
19′
A. Catellani

assist: L. Tremolada

27′
D. Diaw

assist: L. Tremolada

33′
L. Tremolada
43′
Half Time
46′
A. SalviI. Pedrelli
A. CatellaniF. Puntoriere
68′
70′
M. IoriA. Schenetti
71′
A. IuncoG. Fasolo
74′
Lucas Chiaretti
L. CeccarelliS. Benedetti
77′
Simone Pecorini83′
S. PalermoG. Cleur
84′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Virtus Entella had 55% possession against Cittadella's 45%. Virtus Entella registered 14 shots (7 on target) while Cittadella managed 20 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 4–9. Fouls committed: 13–6.

7Shots on Goal9
7Shots off Goal11
14Total Shots20
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
13Fouls6
4Corner Kicks9
1Offsides6
55%Ball Possession45%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
9Goalkeeper Saves3
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Virtus Entella lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under G. Castorina, while Cittadella deployed a 4-3-1-2 under R. Venturato.

Defensive Solidity

Virtus Entella deploy 2 defenders rated — on average, against Cittadella's 3-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

Virtus Entella field 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Cittadella'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

Virtus Entella start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Cittadella 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.

Virtus Entella4-3-1-24-3-1-2Cittadella
GKDEFMIDFWD
22Iacobuc.5Ceccare.15Pellizz.6Pecorini28Baraye11Palermo14Tremola.33Ardizzo.17Paola10Catella.20Diaw1Alfonso29Pascali21Martin19Pelagat.2Salvi20Pasa4Iori23Paolucci26Iunco10Chiaret.18Arrighi.

Substitutes

Coach: G. Castorina

Substitutes

Coach: R. Venturato

Virtus EntellaPosition StrengthCittadella
Virtus Entella4-3-1-2
22GoalkeeperA. Iacobucci
5DefenderL. Ceccarelli
15DefenderM. Pellizzer
6MidfielderS. Pecorini
28MidfielderJ. Baraye
11MidfielderS. Palermo
14MidfielderL. Tremolada
33MidfielderF. Ardizzone
17MidfielderM. Di Paola
10ForwardA. Catellani
20ForwardD. Diaw
Cittadella4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperE. Alfonso
21DefenderM. Martin
19DefenderC. Pelagatti
2DefenderA. Salvi
29MidfielderM. Pascali
20MidfielderS. Pasa
4MidfielderM. Iori
23MidfielderA. Paolucci
26ForwardA. Iunco
10ForwardLucas Chiaretti
18ForwardA. Arrighini

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Virtus Entella have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Cittadella show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Virtus Entella

DDLWLL

Cittadella

WLLWLW

Virtus Entella vs Cittadella Head to Head Results

Virtus Entella and Cittadella have met 7 times — Virtus Entella won 3, Cittadella won 4, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Cittadella leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 16 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.29 per match (8 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (43%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2020.

3

Virtus Entella

0

Drawn

4

Cittadella

Goals: 8Goals: 8

Recent Meetings (7)

4 May 2021Cittadella1 – 0Virtus Entella
4 Jan 2021Virtus Entella1 – 0Cittadella
31 Jul 2020Virtus Entella2 – 3Cittadella
29 Dec 2019Cittadella1 – 3Virtus Entella
27 Feb 2018Virtus Entella0 – 1Cittadella
30 Sept 2017Cittadella0 – 1Virtus Entella
30 Dec 2016Cittadella2 – 1Virtus Entella
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026