18 May 2018 at 18:30

01
Full Time
Referee: Daniele Chiffi

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.

Novara2wins
0draws6 meetings
Virtus Entella4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.2

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

33%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (48%) — the odds may underestimate Novara.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.9%

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 50.7%Draw 29.6%Away 26.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.303.50
Max2.023.434.10
Market favourite:Novara · Slight 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 market48.0%28.3%23.7%
Public market46.9%26.9%26.1%
Δ1.1%1.4%2.5%

Novara vs Virtus Entella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Virtus Entella
Result vs. Market: Novara (51%)

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.

NovaraHalf-time:00Virtus Entella
10Shots6
2Shots on target1

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
28/12/17Virtus Entella2–1Novara2.35/3.18/3.15
18/05/18Novara0–1Virtus Entella1.97/3.38/3.78
24/12/16Virtus Entella4–1Novara2.35/3.12/3.18
13/05/17Novara2–0Virtus Entella1.78/3.46/4.73
19/09/15Novara1–0Virtus Entella1.94/3.10/4.49
31/01/16Virtus Entella1–0Novara2.84/2.90/2.77

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: Novara

W 91D 75L 86
Over 2.542
Goals scored323

Away Record: Virtus Entella

W 74D 93L 111
Over 2.540
Goals scored291

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Virtus Entella defeated Novara 1:0. The match was played in Serie B 2017. Goals were scored by M. Crimi 68′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Novara had 51% possession while Virtus Entella held 49%. Novara had 7 shots (1 on target) compared to 3 (2 on target) for Virtus Entella. Novara made 3 substitutions, Virtus Entella made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Novara and Virtus Entella — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Novara
Virtus Entella
Kick Off
Federico Casarini45′
Half Time
56′
M. EramoL. Gatto
67′
S. IcardiG. De Luca
68′
M. Crimi

assist: M. Aramu

69′Marco Crimi
F. MaracchiF. Di Mariano
70′
74′Giuseppe De Luca
77′
M. AramuF. Ardizzone
RonaldoR. Maniero
78′
83′Francesco Ardizzone
L. DickmannM. Chajia
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Novara had 51% possession against Virtus Entella's 49%. Novara registered 7 shots (1 on target) while Virtus Entella managed 3 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 18–21.

1Shots on Goal2
6Shots off Goal1
7Total Shots3
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
18Fouls21
5Corner Kicks3
1Offsides1
51%Ball Possession49%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves1
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Novara lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under D. Di Carlo, while Virtus Entella deployed a 4-3-3 under G. Volpe.

Defensive Solidity

Novara 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

Novara field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Virtus Entella's 5 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

Novara start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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.

Novara4-3-34-3-3Virtus Entella
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Montipò2Troest27Caldero.8Chiosa24Dickmann21Orlandi5Casarini20Ronaldo15Maracchi7Sansone19Puşcaş1Paroni5Ceccare.15Pellizz.3Aliji4Belli8Troiano14Eramo23Crimi11Icardi19Mantia30Aramu

Substitutes

Coach: D. Di Carlo

Substitutes

Coach: G. Volpe

NovaraPosition StrengthVirtus Entella
Novara4-3-3
1GoalkeeperL. Montipò
2DefenderM. Troest
27DefenderM. Calderoni
8DefenderM. Chiosa
24DefenderL. Dickmann
21MidfielderAndrea Orlandi
5MidfielderF. Casarini
20MidfielderRonaldo
15MidfielderF. Maracchi
7ForwardG. Sansone
19ForwardG. Puşcaş
Virtus Entella4-3-3
1GoalkeeperA. Paroni
5DefenderL. Ceccarelli
15DefenderM. Pellizzer
3DefenderN. Aliji
4DefenderF. Belli
8MidfielderM. Troiano
14MidfielderM. Eramo
23MidfielderM. Crimi
11MidfielderS. Icardi
30MidfielderM. Aramu
19ForwardA. La Mantia

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Novara have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Virtus Entella show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Novara

LLLLWD

Virtus Entella

DDLWLL

Novara vs Virtus Entella Head to Head Results

Novara and Virtus Entella have met 6 times — Novara won 1, Virtus Entella won 4, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Virtus Entella leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 18 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (6 for the home side, 12 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Virtus Entella are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2016.

1

Novara

1

Drawn

4

Virtus Entella

Goals: 6Goals: 12

Recent Meetings (6)

26 Aug 2023Virtus Entella3 – 0Novara
1 Apr 2019Novara1 – 2Virtus Entella
2 Dec 2018Virtus Entella1 – 1Novara
28 Dec 2017Virtus Entella2 – 1Novara
13 May 2017Novara2 – 0Virtus Entella
24 Dec 2016Virtus Entella4 – 1Novara
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026