Audace Cerignola vs Virtus Casarano: match statistics
Audace Cerignola displays solid home form with a 46% clean sheet rate and a goal difference of 0 at their own stadium, indicating defensive stability. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.61 vs 1.11), pointing to better quality of chances created. Virtus Casarano has serious issues in away matches – 62% losses, only 23% wins, and a catastrophic goal difference of -15. The visitors concede an average of 2.46 goals away with a mere 8% clean sheet rate, which is an alarming signal. Despite similar form in the last five matches (both teams averaging 1.6 points per game), the home advantage and Cerignola's significantly better defense point towards a home win. The xG Against statistics (1.18 vs 1.82) further confirm that Audace Cerignola is a tougher opponent to beat on their own turf.
Audace Cerignola vs Virtus Casarano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Audace Cerignola played against Virtus Casarano in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Audace Cerignola has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Virtus Casarano has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Audace Cerignola scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.22. Virtus Casarano scores 1.37 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Audace Cerignola's games and 48% of Virtus Casarano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 59%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Audace Cerignola has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.22 per game. Audace Cerignola takes 12.7 shots per game, while Virtus Casarano takes 9.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Audace Cerignola leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Virtus Casarano leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Audace Cerignola's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Virtus Casarano, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group C games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Audace Cerignola displays solid home form with a 46% clean sheet rate and a goal difference of 0 at their own stadium, indicating defensive stability. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.61 vs 1.11), pointing to better quality of chances created. Virtus Casarano has serious issues in away matches – 62% losses, only 23% wins, and a catastrophic goal difference of -15. The visitors concede an average of 2.46 goals away with a mere 8% clean sheet rate, which is an alarming signal. Despite similar form in the last five matches (both teams averaging 1.6 points per game), the home advantage and Cerignola's significantly better defense point towards a home win. The xG Against statistics (1.18 vs 1.82) further confirm that Audace Cerignola is a tougher opponent to beat on their own turf.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Audace Cerignola | Virtus Casarano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Virtus Casarano is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Audace Cerignola · 1.37 goals / game - Virtus Casarano
Audace Cerignola is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.22 goals / game - Audace Cerignola · 1.67 goals / game - Virtus Casarano
Audace Cerignola scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Virtus Casarano keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
Virtus Casarano scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 meczów), while Audace Cerignola keeps a clean sheet in 41% (11 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Audace Cerignola
Over / Under - Virtus Casarano
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Audace Cerignola - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Virtus Casarano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Audace Cerignola
Virtus Casarano
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie C Group C).
Teams vs league
| Audace Cerignola | Liga | Virtus Casarano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.41 | 2.50 | ▲ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 49% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 30% | • 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 66% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Audace Cerignola's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Virtus Casarano. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Audace Cerignola vs Virtus Casarano?
The Serie C Group C match finished Audace Cerignola 2:1 Virtus Casarano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Audace Cerignola vs Virtus Casarano?
Audace Cerignola score 1.19 goals per game on average and Virtus Casarano 1.37. The Serie C Group C average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Audace Cerignola's matches and 48% of Virtus Casarano's.
What form are Audace Cerignola and Virtus Casarano in?
Over the last 5 games Audace Cerignola have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Virtus Casarano 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Audace Cerignola vs Virtus Casarano?
The statistical background for Audace Cerignola vs Virtus Casarano — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.