Salernitana vs Cosenza: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a balanced confrontation with a slight edge for the hosts. Salernitana presents solid home form with 60% wins at home and a positive goal difference of +5, though their last five overall matches (1.4 PPG) show some instability. Cosenza is characterized by a defensive stance on the road with 60% draws and only 10% losses, making them a tough opponent. Expected goals (xG) for both teams are close: Salernitana 1.83 vs Cosenza 1.4, suggesting a tight contest. Considering the visitors' defensive solidity away from home and the hosts' fluctuating form, a draw appears the most probable outcome, although the hosts have a realistic chance of victory due to home advantage.
Salernitana vs Cosenza: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Salernitana play Cosenza in Serie C Group C (Italy). The match date is 12 January 2026 at 20:30. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Salernitana: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Cosenza: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Salernitana scores 1.32 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Cosenza scores 1.53 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Salernitana 58%, Cosenza 58%. Over 2.5: Salernitana 50%, Cosenza 53%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Salernitana has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.41. Salernitana: 12.2 shots per match, Cosenza: 11.4.
Match halves
Salernitana: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.76. Cosenza: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.95.
Goals by minute
Salernitana: 46-60 (11 goals). Cosenza: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie C Group C: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Statistical analysis points to a balanced confrontation with a slight edge for the hosts. Salernitana presents solid home form with 60% wins at home and a positive goal difference of +5, though their last five overall matches (1.4 PPG) show some instability. Cosenza is characterized by a defensive stance on the road with 60% draws and only 10% losses, making them a tough opponent. Expected goals (xG) for both teams are close: Salernitana 1.83 vs Cosenza 1.4, suggesting a tight contest. Considering the visitors' defensive solidity away from home and the hosts' fluctuating form, a draw appears the most probable outcome, although the hosts have a realistic chance of victory due to home advantage.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Salernitana | Cosenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.36 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Salernitana is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Salernitana · 1.6 pts / match - Cosenza
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.
Cosenza is 16% better for: goals scored per match.
1.32 goals / match - Salernitana · 1.53 goals / match - Cosenza
Cosenza is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Salernitana · 1.05 goals / match - Cosenza
Salernitana scores in 76% of matches (29 of 38 matches), while Cosenza keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 38 matches).
Cosenza scores in 82% of matches (31 of 38 matches), while Salernitana keeps a clean sheet in 29% (11 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Salernitana
Over / Under — Cosenza
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Cosenza is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / match - Salernitana · 1.37 pts / match - Cosenza
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salernitana - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cosenza - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Salernitana
Cosenza
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Salernitana | Liga | Cosenza | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.42 | 2.49 | • 2.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 51% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | • 66% | 67% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 79% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Salernitana 1 - 0 - 0 Cosenza. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Salernitana vs Cosenza?
The Serie C Group C match finished Salernitana 0:0 Cosenza. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Salernitana vs Cosenza?
Salernitana score 1.32 goals per game on average and Cosenza 1.53. The Serie C Group C average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Salernitana's matches and 58% of Cosenza's.
What form are Salernitana and Cosenza in?
Over the last 5 games Salernitana have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Cosenza 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Salernitana vs Cosenza?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Salernitana vs Cosenza: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.