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Virtus Entella vs Cesena

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2016

Stadio Comunale di Chiavari, Chiavari26 March 2017 at 15:00
Referee: Juan Luca Sacchi

Match Events

Virtus Entella
Cesena
Kick Off
2′
M. Crimi

assist: Alejandro Rodriguez

23′Isaac Donkor
Michele Troiano32′
F. Caputo

Penalty

35′
Marco Moscati41′
Half Time
46′
M. AgazziF. Agliardi
46′
I. DonkorA. Ligi
Simone Palermo51′
L. TremoladaN. Ammari
61′
S. PalermoF. Ardizzone
61′
M. MoscatiD. Diaw
73′
73′
Alejandro RodriguezA. Cocco
74′Nunzio Di Roberto
A. Catellani

assist: F. Caputo

76′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal3
1Shots off Goal5
9Total Shots8
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
16Fouls24
3Corner Kicks12
5Offsides1
48%Ball Possession52%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves6
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Virtus Entella deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Cesena'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

Virtus Entella field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Cesena'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

Virtus Entella start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Cesena 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.

Virtus Entella4-3-1-23-5-2Cesena
GKDEFMIDFWD
22Iacobuc.13Benedet.15Pellizz.28Baraye4Belli11Palermo8Troiano14Tremola.30Moscati10Catella.9Caputo22Agazzi25Capelli33Renzetti2Pertico.18Donkor34Roberto6Crimi8Schiavo.24Vitale10Ciano9Rodrigu.

Substitutes

Coach: R. Breda

Substitutes

Coach: A. Camplone

Virtus EntellaPosition StrengthCesena
Virtus Entella4-3-1-2
22GoalkeeperA. Iacobucci
13DefenderS. Benedetti
15DefenderM. Pellizzer
4DefenderF. Belli
28MidfielderJ. Baraye
11MidfielderS. Palermo
8MidfielderM. Troiano
14MidfielderL. Tremolada
30MidfielderM. Moscati
10ForwardA. Catellani
9ForwardF. Caputo
Cesena3-5-2
22GoalkeeperM. Agazzi
25DefenderD. Capelli
33DefenderF. Renzetti
2DefenderR. Perticone
18DefenderI. Donkor
34MidfielderN. Di Roberto
6MidfielderM. Crimi
8MidfielderA. Schiavone
24MidfielderM. Vitale
10ForwardC. Ciano
9ForwardAlejandro Rodriguez

Match Summary

Virtus Entella defeated Cesena 2:1. The match was played in Serie B 2016. Goals were scored by M. Crimi 2′, F. Caputo 35′ (pen.), A. Catellani 76′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Virtus Entella had 48% possession while Cesena held 52%. Virtus Entella had 9 shots (8 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for Cesena. Virtus Entella made 3 substitutions, Cesena made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Virtus Entella vs Cesena Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Virtus Entella
4
wins
Drawn
3
Cesena
5
wins
Total goals
31 · 2.6/match
Both scored
5/12 · 42%
Over 2.5
7/12 · 58%

Recent Form

Virtus Entella

LWDDLW

Cesena

DDLLDW

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Virtus Entella4wins
2draws8 meetings
Cesena2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.8

Average goals per game

63%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (75%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (45%) — the odds may underestimate Virtus Entella.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

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 47.3%Draw 32.3%Away 26.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.003.60
Max2.193.193.93
Market favourite:Virtus Entella · 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 market44.6%30.6%24.8%
Public market44.8%30.4%24.8%

Virtus Entella vs Cesena — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Virtus Entella
Result vs. Market: Virtus Entella (47%)

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.

Virtus EntellaHalf-time:11Cesena

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
10/02/26Virtus Entella3–1Cesena2.75/2.82/2.82
30/08/25Cesena1–1Virtus Entella2.00/3.04/4.32
04/11/17Virtus Entella2–2Cesena2.21/3.21/3.43
08/04/18Cesena3–0Virtus Entella2.14/3.14/3.63
25/10/16Cesena0–1Virtus Entella1.81/3.28/5.10
26/03/17Virtus Entella2–1Cesena2.11/3.10/3.78
12/09/15Virtus Entella2–1Cesena3.45/3.10/2.15
23/01/16Cesena2–0Virtus Entella1.93/3.10/4.63

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: Virtus Entella

W 75D 94L 112
Over 2.540
Goals scored293

Away Record: Cesena

W 182D 201L 188
Over 2.543
Goals scored682

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026