Italy - Serie BData current as of September 11, 2026

Palermo vs Virtus Entella: match statistics

Palermo crest
Palermo
3 : 0half-time 2:0
Virtus Entella crest
Virtus Entella
170%(1.61)
X20%(3.75)
210%(5.17)

Palermo demonstrates a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 67% home wins and only 8% defeats at their own stadium. Virtus Entella has not won any away match this season (0% Win%), losing as many as 67% of their away games. The form from the last 5 matches clearly favors Palermo (2.2 PTS/match) over Virtus Entella (1.2 PTS/match). Additionally, the hosts have a significantly better offensive efficiency (1.75 goals/match at home) and defensive efficiency (0.58 goals conceded/match at home), while the visitors score on average only 0.58 goals away, conceding 1.75 goals. The difference in goal difference (+14 for Palermo at home vs -14 for Virtus Entella away) and the advantage in Expected Goals (xG 1.66 vs 1.14) further confirm the hosts' dominance.

Palermo vs Virtus Entella: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Palermo played against Virtus Entella in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 3:0.

Recent form

Palermo has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Virtus Entella has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Palermo scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 0.79. Virtus Entella scores 0.96 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 42% of Palermo's games and 58% of Virtus Entella's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 29%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Palermo has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.34 per game. Palermo takes 14.3 shots per game, while Virtus Entella takes 12.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Palermo leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Virtus Entella leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.54 after halftime.

When the teams score

Palermo's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Virtus Entella, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Serie B games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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

Palermo demonstrates a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 67% home wins and only 8% defeats at their own stadium. Virtus Entella has not won any away match this season (0% Win%), losing as many as 67% of their away games. The form from the last 5 matches clearly favors Palermo (2.2 PTS/match) over Virtus Entella (1.2 PTS/match). Additionally, the hosts have a significantly better offensive efficiency (1.75 goals/match at home) and defensive efficiency (0.58 goals conceded/match at home), while the visitors score on average only 0.58 goals away, conceding 1.75 goals. The difference in goal difference (+14 for Palermo at home vs -14 for Virtus Entella away) and the advantage in Expected Goals (xG 1.66 vs 1.14) further confirm the hosts' dominance.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

46Possession (%)54
PalermoVirtus Entella
7Shots21
PalermoVirtus Entella
3Shots on target5
PalermoVirtus Entella
1xG1.96
PalermoVirtus Entella
3Corners8
PalermoVirtus Entella
47Dangerous attacks39
PalermoVirtus Entella
10Fouls12
PalermoVirtus Entella
0Cards0
PalermoVirtus Entella

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

PalermoVirtus Entella
1.63Goals scored / game0.96
PalermoVirtus Entella
0.79Goals allowed / game1.29
PalermoVirtus Entella
49%Average possession46%
PalermoVirtus Entella
4.29Shots on target / game3.42
PalermoVirtus Entella

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

14.25Shots per game12.71
PalermoVirtus Entella
4.29Shots on target3.42
PalermoVirtus Entella
11.4%Shot conversion7.5%
PalermoVirtus Entella
49%Possession46%
PalermoVirtus Entella
1.54xG for1.34
PalermoVirtus Entella
1.3xG against1.42
PalermoVirtus Entella

Shooting quality

Palermo: AttackingVirtus Entella: Balanced
PalermoVirtus Entella
Accuracy (shots on target)30%27%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.380.28

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Palermo is 83% better for: last-5 form.

2.2 pts / game - Palermo · 1.2 pts / game - Virtus Entella

Palermo
WDWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
50% W38% D13% L
Season (W-D-L)
12-9-3
1.88 pts / game · goal difference +20
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
8-3-1
Last 5 at home
5-0-0
WWWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.43Opponent xG: 1.29BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Virtus Entella
DLDDW
Season result split
21% W42% D38% L
Season (W-D-L)
5-10-9
1.04 pts / game · goal difference -8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-4-8
Last 5 away
0-2-3
LLDLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.15Opponent xG: 1.41BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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.

Palermo is 70% better for: goals scored per game.

1.63 goals / game - Palermo · 0.96 goals / game - Virtus Entella

Palermo is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.79 goals / game - Palermo · 1.29 goals / game - Virtus Entella

Palermo scoring profile: very strong

Palermo scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 meczów).

Virtus Entella scoring profile: strong

Virtus Entella scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Palermo keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 meczów).

39Goals scored (season)23
PalermoVirtus Entella
19Goals conceded (season)31
PalermoVirtus Entella
2.42Average goals per game2.25
PalermoVirtus Entella
10Goals scored (last 5)6
PalermoVirtus Entella
5Goals conceded (last 5)5
PalermoVirtus Entella

How often they score at least...

75%1 goal71%
PalermoVirtus Entella
46%2 goals17%
PalermoVirtus Entella
25%3 goals8%
PalermoVirtus Entella
8%4 goals0%
PalermoVirtus Entella

How often they concede at least...

54%1 goal83%
PalermoVirtus Entella
17%2 goals29%
PalermoVirtus Entella
8%3 goals13%
PalermoVirtus Entella
0%4 goals4%
PalermoVirtus Entella

* 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.

55%
League average

Goal patterns

4%BTTS at half-time8%
PalermoVirtus Entella
4%BTTS in both halves0%
PalermoVirtus Entella
33%Scored in both halves8%
PalermoVirtus Entella

BTTS and goal count

25%Min. 3 goals and BTTS25%
PalermoVirtus Entella
17%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%
PalermoVirtus Entella
40%BTTS - last 580%
PalermoVirtus Entella

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.

1st half

79%Min. 1 goal before half-time58%
PalermoVirtus Entella
13%Min. 2 goals before half-time13%
PalermoVirtus Entella
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time4%
PalermoVirtus Entella

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time79%
PalermoVirtus Entella
46%Min. 2 goals after half-time46%
PalermoVirtus Entella
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
PalermoVirtus Entella

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Palermo is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.75 pts / game - Palermo · 1.25 pts / game - Virtus Entella

Palermo - half-time state
50% leading25% draw25% trailing
Virtus Entella - half-time state
25% leading50% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.75Points per game (1st half)1.25
PalermoVirtus Entella
0.63Goals scored (1st half)0.42
PalermoVirtus Entella
0.29Goals conceded (1st half)0.38
PalermoVirtus Entella
0.92Average goals (1st half)0.79
PalermoVirtus Entella
71%Clean sheet before half-time67%
PalermoVirtus Entella
46%No goal before half-time67%
PalermoVirtus Entella

After half-time (2nd half)

1.58Points per game (2nd half)1.04
PalermoVirtus Entella
1Goals scored (2nd half)0.54
PalermoVirtus Entella
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0.92
PalermoVirtus Entella
1.5Average goals (2nd half)1.46
PalermoVirtus Entella
63%Clean sheet after half-time33%
PalermoVirtus Entella
46%No goal after half-time54%
PalermoVirtus Entella

Palermo - second-half results

38% W46% D17% L
42
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
38
Second-half points
+12
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.75
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Virtus Entella - second-half results

21% W42% D38% L
30
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
25
Second-half points
-9
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding84%

Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 21%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Palermo - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.60
Goals scored / game0.61.4
Goals allowed / game0.20.8
Average goals per game0.82.2
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%60%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+2+3
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Virtus Entella - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.001.80
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.60.4
Average goals per game1.01.2
1 goal80%60%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Palermo
ScoredConceded
4
1
0-15
5
0
16-30
6
6
31-45
8
3
46-60
5
4
61-75
11
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.

Virtus Entella
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
2
3
16-30
6
4
31-45
5
6
46-60
2
6
61-75
6
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.33
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 0.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
95%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-14%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
53%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
7%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 14 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Palermo

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.60
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-13.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.09
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.51
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
75%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.32
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Virtus Entella

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.25
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.38
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
91%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
91%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.16
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).

Teams vs league

PalermoLigaVirtus Entella
Average goals per game 2.422.47 2.25
Both teams scored 42%55% 58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 42%47% 29%
Clean sheets 46%27% 17%
Goal before half-time 79%70% 58%
Goal after half-time 67%74% 79%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.47
Average goals per game
55%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.41
Home goals / game
1.06
Away goals / game
+33%
Home attack advantage
+25%
Home defensive advantage
+18%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
30%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Virtus EntellaSubstitutionOn: Alessandro PilatiOff: Ivan Marconi
  2. PalermoSubstitutionOn: Alexis BlinOff: Filippo Ranocchia
  3. PalermoSubstitutionOn: Davide VeroliOff: Pietro Ceccaroni

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.

Ivano PezzutoMatches officiated: 16
3.81Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 263%Home wins31%Draws6%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Palermo's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Virtus Entella. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Palermo vs Virtus Entella?

The Serie B match finished Palermo 3:0 Virtus Entella. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Palermo vs Virtus Entella?

Palermo score 1.63 goals per game on average and Virtus Entella 0.96. The Serie B average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Palermo's matches and 58% of Virtus Entella's.

What form are Palermo and Virtus Entella in?

Over the last 5 games Palermo have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Virtus Entella 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Palermo vs Virtus Entella?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.