29 December 2019 at 14:00

Referee: A. Prontera

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.

Cittadella4wins
0draws10 meetings
Virtus Entella6wins

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 (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (51%) — the odds may underestimate Virtus Entella.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 53.7%Draw 30.7%Away 21.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.204.40
Max1.913.304.83
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
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 market50.5%29.5%20.0%
Public market51.1%29.2%19.7%

Cittadella vs Virtus Entella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Virtus Entella
Result vs. Market: Cittadella (54%)

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.

CittadellaHalf-time:01Virtus Entella
14Shots10
4Shots on target4

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: Cittadella

W 229D 227L 262
Over 2.543
Goals scored841

Away Record: Virtus Entella

W 74D 93L 111
Over 2.540
Goals scored291

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Virtus Entella defeated Cittadella 3:1. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by D. Frare 12′ (o.g.), M. Chiosa 67′, F. Proia 84′, M. De Luca 90′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Cittadella had 66% possession while Virtus Entella held 34%. Cittadella had 13 shots (2 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Virtus Entella. Cittadella made 3 substitutions, Virtus Entella made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Cittadella and Virtus Entella — 4 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Cittadella
Virtus Entella
Kick Off
12′
D. Frare

Own Goal

22′Andrea Schenetti
28′Andrea Paolucci
36′Michele Pellizzer
Manuel Iori45′
45′Mauro Coppolaro
Half Time
Davide Diaw49′
M. RosafioD. Luppi
51′
61′
M. EramoM. Toscano
67′
M. Chiosa

assist: M. Toscano

S. BrancaM. Gargiulo
68′
A. VitaF. Proia
72′
75′
M. SalaC. Crialese
82′
C. MorraM. De Luca
F. Proia
84′
Amedeo Benedetti90′
90′
M. De Luca

assist: A. Schenetti

Full Time

Match Statistics

Cittadella had 66% possession against Virtus Entella's 34%. Cittadella registered 13 shots (2 on target) while Virtus Entella managed 8 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 9–4. Fouls committed: 15–15.

2Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal1
13Total Shots8
6Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox3
15Fouls15
9Corner Kicks4
4Offsides6
66%Ball Possession34%
2Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
510Total passes262
387Passes accurate141
76%Passes %54%

Lineups

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

Defensive Solidity

Cittadella 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

Cittadella field 4 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

Cittadella start 2 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.

Cittadella4-3-1-24-3-1-2Virtus Entella
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Paleari3Benedet.5Adorni15Frare2Mora4Iori23Branca16Vita17Rosafio10D'Urso9Diaw13Baranov.15Pellizz.5Chiosa21Coppola.3Sala27Eramo23Paolucci34Schenet.14Settemb.7Luca18Morra

Substitutes

Coach: R. Venturato

Substitutes

Coach: R. Boscaglia

CittadellaPosition StrengthVirtus Entella
Cittadella4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Paleari
3DefenderA. Benedetti
5DefenderD. Adorni
15DefenderD. Frare
2DefenderC. Mora
4MidfielderM. Iori
23MidfielderS. Branca
16MidfielderA. Vita
10MidfielderC. D'Urso
17ForwardM. Rosafio
9ForwardD. Diaw
Virtus Entella4-3-1-2
13GoalkeeperN. Contini Baranovsky
15DefenderM. Pellizzer
5DefenderM. Chiosa
21DefenderM. Coppolaro
3DefenderM. Sala
27MidfielderM. Eramo
23MidfielderA. Paolucci
34MidfielderA. Schenetti
14MidfielderA. Settembrini
7ForwardG. De Luca
18ForwardC. Morra

Recent Form

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

Cittadella

WLLWLW

Virtus Entella

DDLWLL

Cittadella vs Virtus Entella Head to Head Results

Cittadella and Virtus Entella have met 7 times — Cittadella won 4, Virtus Entella won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Cittadella leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 17 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.43 per match (8 for the home side, 9 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.

4

Cittadella

0

Drawn

3

Virtus Entella

Goals: 8Goals: 9

Recent Meetings (7)

4 May 2021Cittadella1 – 0Virtus Entella
4 Jan 2021Virtus Entella1 – 0Cittadella
31 Jul 2020Virtus Entella2 – 3Cittadella
27 Feb 2018Virtus Entella0 – 1Cittadella
30 Sept 2017Cittadella0 – 1Virtus Entella
18 May 2017Virtus Entella4 – 1Cittadella
30 Dec 2016Cittadella2 – 1Virtus Entella
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026