31 May 2018 at 18:30

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Full Time
Referee: Luigi Nasca

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

Even record

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

Ascoli3wins
4draws10 meetings
Virtus Entella3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Ascoli.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 41.6%Draw 32.2%Away 32.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.293.003.00
Max2.543.233.25
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market38.4%30.2%31.4%
Public market40.9%30.2%28.8%
Δ2.5%2.5%

Ascoli vs Virtus Entella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Ascoli (42%)

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.

AscoliHalf-time:10Virtus Entella
5Shots10
1Shots on target2

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
06/03/21Virtus Entella0–0Ascoli2.68/2.98/2.91
22/11/20Ascoli1–1Virtus Entella2.36/3.11/3.27
08/03/20Virtus Entella3–0Ascoli2.12/3.28/3.54
25/10/19Ascoli2–1Virtus Entella2.06/3.19/3.88
09/12/17Ascoli1–1Virtus Entella2.40/3.11/3.12
01/05/18Virtus Entella1–1Ascoli2.17/3.15/3.58
13/12/16Ascoli2–1Virtus Entella2.81/2.95/2.75
04/04/17Virtus Entella2–1Ascoli1.63/3.64/6.08
15/09/15Ascoli1–0Virtus Entella2.47/3.03/3.11
18/01/16Virtus Entella4–0Ascoli2.04/3.14/4.12

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: Ascoli

W 237D 212L 281
Over 2.545
Goals scored834

Away Record: Virtus Entella

W 74D 93L 111
Over 2.540
Goals scored291

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ascoli and Virtus Entella drew 0:0. The match was played in Serie B 2017. 7 yellow cards were shown. Ascoli had 48% possession while Virtus Entella held 52%. Ascoli had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for Virtus Entella. Ascoli made 3 substitutions, Virtus Entella made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Ascoli and Virtus Entella — 0 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Ascoli
Virtus Entella
Kick Off
Half Time
51′
N. AlijiG. De Luca
E. BaldiniC. D'Urso
53′
57′Simone Benedetti
60′
L. GattoS. Icardi
Emanuele Padella62′
74′Simone Icardi
76′
M. CremonesiG. Acampora
G. PintoD. Mignanelli
78′
Guillaume Gigliotti88′
88′Mattia Aramu
88′Francesco Ardizzone
L. ClemenzaI. De Santis
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Ascoli had 48% possession against Virtus Entella's 52%. Ascoli registered 13 shots (4 on target) while Virtus Entella managed 7 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–2. Fouls committed: 14–25.

4Shots on Goal4
9Shots off Goal3
13Total Shots7
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
14Fouls25
5Corner Kicks2
2Offsides1
48%Ball Possession52%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Ascoli lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under S. Cosmi, while Virtus Entella deployed a 4-4-2 under G. Volpe.

Defensive Solidity

Ascoli deploy 4 defenders rated — 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

Ascoli field 5 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

Ascoli start 1 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.

Ascoli3-5-24-4-2Virtus Entella
GKDEFMIDFWD
22Agazzi5Mengoni24Padella13Gigliot.14Mogos19Addae27Clemenza26Pinto32Kanoute45Monache.29Baldini1Paroni6Cremone.13Benedet.15Pellizz.3Aliji8Troiano23Crimi17Ardizzo.16Gatto19Mantia30Aramu

Substitutes

Coach: S. Cosmi

Substitutes

Coach: G. Volpe

AscoliPosition StrengthVirtus Entella
Ascoli3-5-2
22GoalkeeperM. Agazzi
5DefenderA. Mengoni
24DefenderE. Padella
13DefenderG. Gigliotti
14DefenderV. Mogos
19MidfielderB. Addae
27MidfielderL. Clemenza
26MidfielderG. Pinto
32MidfielderF. Kanoute
29MidfielderE. Baldini
45ForwardG. Monachello
Virtus Entella4-4-2
1GoalkeeperA. Paroni
6DefenderM. Cremonesi
13DefenderS. Benedetti
15DefenderM. Pellizzer
3DefenderN. Aliji
8MidfielderM. Troiano
23MidfielderM. Crimi
17MidfielderF. Ardizzone
30MidfielderM. Aramu
16ForwardL. Gatto
19ForwardA. La Mantia

Recent Form

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

Ascoli

WWWWWW

Virtus Entella

DDLWLL

Ascoli vs Virtus Entella Head to Head Results

Ascoli and Virtus Entella have met 11 times — Ascoli won 2, Virtus Entella won 4, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Virtus Entella leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 22 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (9 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (64%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Virtus Entella are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2024.

2

Ascoli

5

Drawn

4

Virtus Entella

Goals: 9Goals: 13

Recent Meetings (11)

12 Jan 2025Ascoli0 – 1Virtus Entella
9 Sept 2024Virtus Entella2 – 1Ascoli
6 Mar 2021Virtus Entella0 – 0Ascoli
22 Nov 2020Ascoli1 – 1Virtus Entella
8 Mar 2020Virtus Entella3 – 0Ascoli
25 Oct 2019Ascoli2 – 1Virtus Entella
24 May 2018Virtus Entella0 – 0Ascoli
1 May 2018Virtus Entella1 – 1Ascoli
9 Dec 2017Ascoli1 – 1Virtus Entella
4 Apr 2017Virtus Entella2 – 1Ascoli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026