Cittadella vs Novara: match statistics
Cittadella vs Novara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cittadella played against Novara in Serie C Group A (Italy). The game was played on December 14, 2025. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Cittadella has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Novara has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cittadella scores 0.82 goals per game and allows 0.71. Novara scores 0.88 and allows 0.88. Games in this league average 2.17 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Cittadella's games and 53% of Novara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 24% and 18%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 37% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Novara has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.38 per game. Cittadella takes 10.7 shots per game, while Novara takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Cittadella leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Novara leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cittadella's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Novara, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group A games average 2.17 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 37% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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
| Cittadella | Novara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.22 |
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.
Cittadella is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Cittadella · 1.6 pts / game - Novara
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.
Novara is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
0.82 goals / game - Cittadella · 0.88 goals / game - Novara
Cittadella is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Cittadella · 0.88 goals / game - Novara
Cittadella scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Novara keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
Novara scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Cittadella keeps a clean sheet in 47% (8 of 17 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 - Cittadella
Over / Under - Novara
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.
Novara is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Cittadella · 1.29 pts / game - Novara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cittadella - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Novara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 18%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Cittadella
Novara
* 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 A).
Teams vs league
| Cittadella | Liga | Novara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.53 | 2.17 | ▼ 1.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 37% | ▼ 18% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 30% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 41% | 68% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 68% | ▼ 59% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Cittadella vs Novara?
The Serie C Group A match finished Cittadella 2:2 Novara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cittadella vs Novara?
Cittadella score 0.82 goals per game on average and Novara 0.88. The Serie C Group A average is 2.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 37% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Cittadella's matches and 53% of Novara's.
What form are Cittadella and Novara in?
Over the last 5 games Cittadella have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Novara 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cittadella vs Novara?
The statistical background for Cittadella vs Novara — 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.