Italy - Serie C Group CData current as of September 11, 2026

Picerno vs Crotone: match statistics

Picerno crest
Picerno
3 : 1half-time 2:1
Crotone crest
Crotone
125%(3.60)
X30%(3.10)
245%(1.95)

Crotone are in significantly better form, averaging 2.6 points per match in their last five games compared to just 1.6 points for Picerno. The visitors have won four of their last five matches and remain unbeaten, while the hosts are inconsistent with a ddwlw form. Picerno have a negative goal difference at home (-3) and only a 17% win rate in home matches, indicating serious issues. Crotone have a 38% win rate in away matches, averaging 1.62 goals per game and a positive goal difference (+6). A higher shot conversion rate (14% vs 11%) and better xG statistics (1.52 vs 1.30) further support the visitors. Considering all the data, Crotone have a clear advantage and should secure all three points in this encounter.

Picerno vs Crotone: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Picerno played against Crotone in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 3:1.

Recent form

Picerno has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Crotone has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Picerno scores 1.15 goals per game and allows 1.62. Crotone scores 1.42 and allows 0.88. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 62% of Picerno's games and 35% of Crotone's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 42%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Crotone has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.14 per game. Picerno takes 9.0 shots per game, while Crotone takes 11.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Picerno leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Crotone leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.65 after halftime.

When the teams score

Picerno's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). For Crotone, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Serie C Group C games average 2.49 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

Crotone are in significantly better form, averaging 2.6 points per match in their last five games compared to just 1.6 points for Picerno. The visitors have won four of their last five matches and remain unbeaten, while the hosts are inconsistent with a ddwlw form. Picerno have a negative goal difference at home (-3) and only a 17% win rate in home matches, indicating serious issues. Crotone have a 38% win rate in away matches, averaging 1.62 goals per game and a positive goal difference (+6). A higher shot conversion rate (14% vs 11%) and better xG statistics (1.52 vs 1.30) further support the visitors. Considering all the data, Crotone have a clear advantage and should secure all three points in this encounter.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

2 : 1
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

38Possession (%)62
PicernoCrotone
10Shots11
PicernoCrotone
5Shots on target3
PicernoCrotone
1.27xG1.38
PicernoCrotone
3Corners4
PicernoCrotone
40Dangerous attacks65
PicernoCrotone
10Fouls17
PicernoCrotone
2Cards2
PicernoCrotone

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.

1.15Goals scored / game1.42
PicernoCrotone
1.62Goals allowed / game0.88
PicernoCrotone
48%Average possession52%
PicernoCrotone
2.96Shots on target / game4
PicernoCrotone

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.04Shots per game11.35
PicernoCrotone
2.96Shots on target4
PicernoCrotone
12.8%Shot conversion12.5%
PicernoCrotone
48%Possession52%
PicernoCrotone
1.14xG for1.44
PicernoCrotone
1.64xG against1.26
PicernoCrotone

Shooting quality

Picerno: BalancedCrotone: Balanced
PicernoCrotone
Accuracy (shots on target)33%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.390.35

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.

Crotone is 63% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / game - Picerno · 2.6 pts / game - Crotone

Picerno
DDWLW
Season result split
23% W31% D46% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-8-12
1.00 pts / game · goal difference -12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-5-5
Last 5 at home
1-2-2
LLDDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.06Opponent xG: 1.55BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Crotone
WWWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
46% W19% D35% L
Season (W-D-L)
12-5-9
1.58 pts / game · goal difference +14
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
5-4-4
Last 5 away
2-2-1
DLWWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.56Opponent xG: 1.00BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

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.

Crotone is 23% better for: goals scored per game.

1.15 goals / game - Picerno · 1.42 goals / game - Crotone

Crotone is 84% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.62 goals / game - Picerno · 0.88 goals / game - Crotone

Picerno scoring profile: strong

Picerno scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Crotone keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 meczów).

Crotone scoring profile: very strong

Crotone scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Picerno keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 meczów).

30Goals scored (season)37
PicernoCrotone
42Goals conceded (season)23
PicernoCrotone
2.77Average goals per game2.31
PicernoCrotone
6Goals scored (last 5)10
PicernoCrotone
4Goals conceded (last 5)3
PicernoCrotone

How often they score at least...

73%1 goal69%
PicernoCrotone
42%2 goals46%
PicernoCrotone
0%3 goals23%
PicernoCrotone
0%4 goals4%
PicernoCrotone

How often they concede at least...

85%1 goal58%
PicernoCrotone
54%2 goals27%
PicernoCrotone
12%3 goals4%
PicernoCrotone
4%4 goals0%
PicernoCrotone

* 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

15%BTTS at half-time15%
PicernoCrotone
0%BTTS in both halves4%
PicernoCrotone
19%Scored in both halves35%
PicernoCrotone

BTTS and goal count

54%Min. 3 goals and BTTS31%
PicernoCrotone
4%Min. 3 goals without BTTS12%
PicernoCrotone
40%BTTS - last 540%
PicernoCrotone

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

81%Min. 1 goal before half-time58%
PicernoCrotone
42%Min. 2 goals before half-time38%
PicernoCrotone
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time15%
PicernoCrotone

2nd half

81%Min. 1 goal after half-time85%
PicernoCrotone
42%Min. 2 goals after half-time23%
PicernoCrotone
8%Min. 3 goals after half-time12%
PicernoCrotone

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.

Crotone is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.42 pts / game - Picerno · 1.62 pts / game - Crotone

Picerno - half-time state
38% leading27% draw35% trailing
Crotone - half-time state
38% leading46% draw15% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.42Points per game (1st half)1.62
PicernoCrotone
0.69Goals scored (1st half)0.77
PicernoCrotone
0.73Goals conceded (1st half)0.35
PicernoCrotone
1.42Average goals (1st half)1.12
PicernoCrotone
54%Clean sheet before half-time73%
PicernoCrotone
50%No goal before half-time54%
PicernoCrotone

After half-time (2nd half)

1.08Points per game (2nd half)1.58
PicernoCrotone
0.46Goals scored (2nd half)0.65
PicernoCrotone
0.88Goals conceded (2nd half)0.54
PicernoCrotone
1.35Average goals (2nd half)1.19
PicernoCrotone
38%Clean sheet after half-time58%
PicernoCrotone
58%No goal after half-time42%
PicernoCrotone

Picerno - second-half results

23% W38% D38% L
37
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
28
Second-half points
-11
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.42
PPG before half-time
Lead holding61%

Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

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.

Crotone - second-half results

46% W19% D35% L
42
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
+11
Goal difference (1st half)
41
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.62
PPG before half-time
Lead holding121%

Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 46%. 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.

Picerno - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.00
Goals scored / game1.00.2
Goals allowed / game0.20.6
Average goals per game1.20.8
1 goal60%60%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference+4-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5
Crotone - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.003.00
Goals scored / game1.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.60.0
Average goals per game1.61.0
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%0%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet60%100%
No goal20%0%
Goal difference+2+5
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 5

* 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.

Picerno
ScoredConceded
6
6
0-15
9
8
16-30
3
5
31-45
3
6
46-60
3
6
61-75
6
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.

Crotone
ScoredConceded
3
5
0-15
9
2
16-30
8
2
31-45
6
5
46-60
5
4
61-75
6
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.54
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
102%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
49%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+18%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
8%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 13 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Picerno

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.50
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.03
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.02
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
79%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
156%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.60
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 20% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

Crotone

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.18
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.36
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-15.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.38
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
137%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
61%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+1.02
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
16% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
16%

* 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 C Group C).

Teams vs league

PicernoLigaCrotone
Average goals per game 2.772.49 2.31
Both teams scored 62%49% 35%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 58%48% 42%
Clean sheets 15%30% 42%
Goal before half-time 81%66% 58%
Goal after half-time 81%78% 85%

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

2.49
Average goals per game
49%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
30%
Clean sheets
1.45
Home goals / game
1.04
Away goals / game
+39%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defensive advantage
+17%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
66%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
40%
2 goals
16%
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. PicernoGoalGabriele Bellodi
  2. PicernoYellow cardSamuel Pugliese
  3. CrotoneGoalGuido Gomez
  4. CrotoneYellow cardMattia Sandri
  5. CrotoneSubstitutionOn: Enrico PiovanelloOff: Antonio Energe
  6. CrotoneYellow cardAntonino Musso
  7. CrotoneSubstitutionOn: Nicolò CocettaOff: Davide Di Pasquale
  8. PicernoSubstitutionOn: Giuseppe SalvoOff: Giuseppe Guadagni
  9. PicernoGoalLuca BaldassinAssist: Giuseppe Salvo
  10. CrotoneSubstitutionOn: Kevin BrunoOff: Walter Guerra
  11. PicernoYellow cardGabriele Bellodi

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Picerno's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Crotone. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Crotone
3 : 0
Picerno

FAQ

What was the result of Picerno vs Crotone?

The Serie C Group C match finished Picerno 3:1 Crotone. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Picerno vs Crotone?

Picerno score 1.15 goals per game on average and Crotone 1.42. The Serie C Group C average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Picerno's matches and 35% of Crotone's.

What form are Picerno and Crotone in?

Over the last 5 games Picerno have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Crotone 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Picerno vs Crotone?

The statistical background for Picerno vs Crotone — 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.