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
Game details
Salernitana played against Cosenza in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on January 12, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Salernitana has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Cosenza has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Salernitana scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.30. Cosenza scores 1.70 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Salernitana's games and 70% of Cosenza's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 60%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Salernitana has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.53 per game. Salernitana takes 13.2 shots per game, while Cosenza takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Salernitana leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Cosenza leads at halftime in 30% and scores 1.10 after halftime.
When the teams score
Salernitana's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Cosenza, it is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group C games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 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
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.
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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
| Salernitana | Cosenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 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.
Cosenza is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Salernitana · 1.7 goals / game - Cosenza
Cosenza is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Salernitana · 1.05 goals / game - Cosenza
Salernitana scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Cosenza keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
Cosenza scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Salernitana keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 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 - Salernitana
Over / Under - Cosenza
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.
Cosenza is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Salernitana · 1.45 pts / game - Cosenza
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salernitana - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cosenza - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 50%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Salernitana
Cosenza
* 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
| Salernitana | Liga | Cosenza | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.70 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 52% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Salernitana's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cosenza. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
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 1.40 goals per game on average and Cosenza 1.70. The Serie C Group C average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Salernitana's matches and 70% of Cosenza's.
What form are Salernitana and Cosenza in?
Over the last 5 games Salernitana have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cosenza 2-1-2 (1.40 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.