1 May 2018 at 13:00

11
Full Time
Referee: Eugenio Abbattista

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.

Cremonese0wins
2draws2 meetings
Novara0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Novara.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

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 42.6%Draw 34.5%Away 28.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.292.873.20
Max2.462.923.60
Market favourite:Cremonese · 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 market39.5%33.3%27.2%
Public market41.1%32.8%26.1%
Δ1.6%0.5%1.1%

Cremonese vs Novara — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Cremonese (43%)

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.

CremoneseHalf-time:00Novara
13Shots2
3Shots 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
08/12/17Novara1–1Cremonese2.33/3.07/3.30
01/05/18Cremonese1–1Novara2.35/2.90/3.46

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: Cremonese

W 109D 114L 125
Over 2.542
Goals scored408

Away Record: Novara

W 91D 75L 86
Over 2.542
Goals scored323

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Cremonese and Novara drew 1:1. The match was played in Serie B 2017. Goals were scored by F. Macheda 52′, Claiton 68′. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Cremonese had 62% possession while Novara held 38%. Cremonese had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 3 (2 on target) for Novara. Cremonese made 3 substitutions, Novara made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Cremonese and Novara — 2 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.

Cremonese
Novara
Kick Off
37′Andrea Orlandi
Giampietro Perrulli39′
44′Magnus Troest
Half Time
50′
P. GolubovićL. Dickmann
52′
F. Macheda

assist: M. Moscati

M. CavionD. Croce
57′
Claiton60′
64′Marco Calderoni
Claiton

assist: G. Perrulli

68′
Simone Pesce72′
74′
M. MoscatiM. Seck
G. PerrulliG. Scamacca
80′
84′
G. PuşcaşR. Maniero
M. AriniS. Scappini
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Cremonese had 62% possession against Novara's 38%. Cremonese registered 11 shots (3 on target) while Novara managed 3 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–0. Fouls committed: 15–24.

3Shots on Goal2
8Shots off Goal1
11Total Shots3
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
15Fouls24
7Corner Kicks0
0Offsides1
62%Ball Possession38%
4Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Cremonese lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under A. Mandorlini, while Novara deployed a 4-4-2 under D. Di Carlo.

Defensive Solidity

Cremonese deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Novara'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

Cremonese field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Novara's 3 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

Cremonese start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Novara 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.

Cremonese4-3-34-4-2Novara
GKDEFMIDFWD
27Ujkani33Renzetti3Claiton15Marconi23Cinaglia20Perrulli18Pesce34Arini8Cavion6Castrov.9Brighen.1Montipò2Troest27Caldero.3Fabro31Golubov.21Orlandi5Casarini23Moscati10Macheda19Puşcaş11Mariano

Substitutes

Coach: A. Mandorlini

Substitutes

Coach: D. Di Carlo

CremonesePosition StrengthNovara
Cremonese4-3-3
27GoalkeeperS. Ujkani
33DefenderF. Renzetti
3DefenderClaiton
15DefenderI. Marconi
23DefenderD. Cinaglia
18MidfielderS. Pesce
34MidfielderM. Arini
8MidfielderM. Cavion
6MidfielderG. Castrovilli
20ForwardG. Perrulli
9ForwardA. Brighenti
Novara4-4-2
1GoalkeeperL. Montipò
2DefenderM. Troest
27DefenderM. Calderoni
3DefenderD. Del Fabro
31DefenderP. Golubović
21MidfielderAndrea Orlandi
5MidfielderF. Casarini
23MidfielderM. Moscati
10ForwardF. Macheda
19ForwardG. Puşcaş
11ForwardF. Di Mariano

Recent Form

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

Cremonese

LDLLWL

Novara

LLLLWD

Cremonese vs Novara Head to Head Results

Cremonese and Novara have met 1 times — Cremonese won 0, Novara won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2017.

0

Cremonese

1

Drawn

0

Novara

Goals: 1Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (1)

8 Dec 2017Novara1 – 1Cremonese
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026