5 May 2018 at 13:00

Referee: Antonio Rapuano

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

Salernitana dominates

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

Salernitana6wins
2draws10 meetings
Virtus Entella2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.1

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate Salernitana.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.4%

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 40.1%Draw 32.9%Away 33.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.453.002.88
Max2.593.103.10
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 market36.8%31.6%31.7%
Public market38.4%31.3%30.3%
Δ1.6%0.2%1.3%

Salernitana vs Virtus Entella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Salernitana
Result vs. Market: Salernitana (40%)

Result matched 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.

SalernitanaHalf-time:00Virtus Entella
18Shots20
7Shots on target3

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
10/04/21Virtus Entella0–3Salernitana3.94/3.14/2.11
21/12/20Salernitana2–1Virtus Entella1.85/3.36/4.67
26/06/20Virtus Entella1–0Salernitana2.22/3.13/3.50
02/11/19Salernitana2–1Virtus Entella1.84/3.20/4.92
16/12/17Virtus Entella0–2Salernitana2.31/3.17/3.26
05/05/18Salernitana1–0Virtus Entella2.50/3.04/3.00
22/10/16Salernitana1–1Virtus Entella2.06/3.23/3.90
20/03/17Virtus Entella0–1Salernitana2.17/3.10/3.65
17/10/15Virtus Entella1–0Salernitana2.38/3.03/3.29
01/03/16Salernitana2–2Virtus Entella2.40/3.05/3.21

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: Salernitana

W 194D 192L 252
Over 2.544
Goals scored734

Away Record: Virtus Entella

W 74D 93L 111
Over 2.540
Goals scored291

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Salernitana defeated Virtus Entella 1:0. The match was played in Serie B 2017. Goals were scored by R. Bocalon 53′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Salernitana had 51% possession while Virtus Entella held 49%. Salernitana had 16 shots (8 on target) compared to 12 (1 on target) for Virtus Entella. Salernitana made 3 substitutions, Virtus Entella made 3.

Match Events

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

Salernitana
Virtus Entella
Kick Off
Raffaele Schiavi36′
Half Time
J. MinalaM. Odjer
46′
52′Michele Currarino
R. Bocalon
53′
56′
G. AcamporaL. Nizzetto
58′Simone Benedetti
67′
S. BenedettiM. Crimi
72′
F. ArdizzoneG. De Luca
L. VitaleȘ. Popescu
73′
R. BocalonF. Signorelli
85′
90′Giuseppe De Luca
Full Time

Match Statistics

Salernitana had 51% possession against Virtus Entella's 49%. Salernitana registered 16 shots (8 on target) while Virtus Entella managed 12 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 5–14. Fouls committed: 17–11.

8Shots on Goal1
8Shots off Goal11
16Total Shots12
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
17Fouls11
5Corner Kicks14
3Offsides1
51%Ball Possession49%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves7
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Salernitana lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under S. Colantuono, while Virtus Entella deployed a 3-5-2 under A. Aglietti.

Defensive Solidity

Salernitana deploy 5 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

Salernitana field 2 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

Salernitana start 3 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.

Salernitana3-5-23-5-2Virtus Entella
GKDEFMIDFWD
22Radunov.16Tuia21Schiavi3Vitale15Casasola5Mantova.18Akpro28Sprocati17Minala10Rosina24Bocalon1Paroni5Ceccare.13Benedet.15Pellizz.4Belli8Troiano17Ardizzo.25Acampora26Currari.19Mantia24Petrović

Substitutes

Coach: S. Colantuono

Substitutes

Coach: A. Aglietti

SalernitanaPosition StrengthVirtus Entella
Salernitana3-5-2
22GoalkeeperB. Radunović
16DefenderA. Tuia
21DefenderR. Schiavi
3DefenderL. Vitale
15DefenderT. Casasola
5DefenderV. Mantovani
18MidfielderJ. Akpa Akpro
17MidfielderJ. Minala
28ForwardM. Sprocati
10ForwardA. Rosina
24ForwardR. Bocalon
Virtus Entella3-5-2
1GoalkeeperA. Paroni
5DefenderL. Ceccarelli
13DefenderS. Benedetti
15DefenderM. Pellizzer
4DefenderF. Belli
8MidfielderM. Troiano
17MidfielderF. Ardizzone
25MidfielderG. Acampora
26MidfielderM. Currarino
19ForwardA. La Mantia
24ForwardT. Petrović

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Salernitana have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Virtus Entella show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Salernitana

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Virtus Entella

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Salernitana vs Virtus Entella Head to Head Results

Salernitana and Virtus Entella have met 8 times — Salernitana won 5, Virtus Entella won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Salernitana leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 17 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.13 per match (11 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (38%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–3 in 2021.

5

Salernitana

1

Drawn

2

Virtus Entella

Goals: 11Goals: 6

Recent Meetings (8)

10 Apr 2021Virtus Entella0 – 3Salernitana
21 Dec 2020Salernitana2 – 1Virtus Entella
26 Jun 2020Virtus Entella1 – 0Salernitana
2 Nov 2019Salernitana2 – 1Virtus Entella
12 Aug 2018Virtus Entella2 – 0Salernitana
16 Dec 2017Virtus Entella0 – 2Salernitana
20 Mar 2017Virtus Entella0 – 1Salernitana
22 Oct 2016Salernitana1 – 1Virtus Entella
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026