Italy - Serie C Group CStadio Giuseppe CapozzaData current as of October 18, 2026

Virtus Casarano vs Monopoli: match statistics

Virtus Casarano crest
Virtus Casarano
0 : 1half-time 0:0
Monopoli crest
Monopoli

Virtus Casarano vs Monopoli: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Virtus Casarano played against Monopoli in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on September 27, 2026. Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Capozza. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Virtus Casarano has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Monopoli has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Virtus Casarano scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.67. Monopoli scores 0.83 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.91 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 67% of Virtus Casarano's games and 17% of Monopoli's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 17%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Virtus Casarano has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.12 per game. Virtus Casarano takes 11.0 shots per game, while Monopoli takes 9.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Virtus Casarano leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.17 goals per game after halftime. Monopoli leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.33 after halftime.

When the teams score

Virtus Casarano's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Monopoli, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Serie C Group C games average 2.91 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 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

Virtus Casarano have won all three of their home matches so far, scoring an average of 2.67 goals per game, while Monopoli are yet to score away from home. The hosts are also in better overall form: they have recorded 3 wins and scored 9 goals in their last five matches, whereas the visitors have won just once and scored 4 goals. Monopoli do have the stronger away defensive record, conceding an average of 0.67 goals, but they have lost 67% of their matches on the road and failed to score in 100% of them. Casarano average 4.33 shots on target at home compared with Monopoli’s 2.33 away from home, which, combined with the home advantage, clearly favors the hosts. The risk of a draw remains significant, as the hosts allow opponents an xG of 2.04, but the visitors’ attacking shortcomings make a Casarano win the most likely outcome.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The strongest signal is Monopoli’s very poor away scoring record: the team has yet to score an away goal, and its rate of matches without scoring stands at 100%. BTTS has not occurred in any of Monopoli’s away fixtures, while Virtus Casarano has recorded BTTS in only 33% of its home matches. The hosts keep a clean sheet in 67% of their home appearances and concede just 0.67 goals on average, which significantly increases the risk of the visitors failing to score again. Monopoli have averaged only 0.8 goals scored per match across their last five games, although their xG of 1.19 and 40% BTTS rate in that run leave some room for a goal. However, the BTTS - No scenario—meaning at least one team fails to score—is more likely than BTTS - Yes, primarily due to the visitors’ attacking profile and Casarano’s solid defense.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Monopoli have yet to score away from home and failed to find the net in 100% of such matches, significantly limiting the visitors’ attacking potential. The hosts average 1.67 goals at home, but their average xG is only 1.07, making it difficult to expect a very high scoring output from either team. All of Monopoli’s away matches finished with under 2.5 goals, as did 67% of Virtus Casarano’s home games. In their last five matches, Monopoli conceded just 0.8 goals per game, and neither team has recorded a match with over 4.5 goals in the available data, making Under 3.5 the strongest statistically supported option.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

At home, Virtus Casarano score an average of 1.67 goals, concede just 0.67, and win 67% of their matches, while Monopoli have yet to score away from home and have lost 67% of their away games. The hosts led at the break in 2 of their 3 home appearances, whereas the visitors went into half-time trailing in 2 of 3 away matches; their average first-half goal tally is 0.00. Current form also favors Casarano: they have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 1.8 goals, compared with just 0.8 for Monopoli. Casarano have kept a clean sheet in 67% of their home matches, while Monopoli have failed to score in 100% of their away games, clearly reinforcing the scenario of a Casarano lead at the break and a home win at full-time (1/1). The hosts’ low xG of 1.07 compared with the visitors’ 1.16 calls for reduced confidence, but the results profile and Casarano’s finishing efficiency clearly favor the hosts.

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Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

61Possession (%)39
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
14Shots7
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
3Shots on target1
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
1.43xG0.77
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
5Corners5
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
47Dangerous attacks35
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
18Fouls6
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
5Cards2
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

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.

Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
1.67Goals scored / game0.83
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
1.67Goals allowed / game0.67
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
52%Average possession51%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
4.5Shots on target / game2.5
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11Shots per game9
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
4.5Shots on target2.5
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
15.2%Shot conversion9.3%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
52%Possession51%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
1.35xG for1.12
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
2.12xG against1.26
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

Shooting quality

Virtus Casarano: Efficient finishingMonopoli: Balanced
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
Accuracy (shots on target)41%28%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.370.33

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.

Virtus Casarano is 25% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / game - Virtus Casarano · 1.6 pts / game - Monopoli

Virtus Casarano
WLWWD
Season result split
50% W17% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-2
1.67 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-0-0
Last 5 at home
3-0-0
WWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.24Opponent xG: 2.09BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Monopoli
WLWDD
Season result split
33% W33% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-2-2
1.33 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-2
Last 5 away
0-1-2
LLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.05Opponent xG: 1.32BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%

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.

Virtus Casarano is 101% better for: goals scored per game.

1.67 goals / game - Virtus Casarano · 0.83 goals / game - Monopoli

Monopoli is 149% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.67 goals / game - Virtus Casarano · 0.67 goals / game - Monopoli

Virtus Casarano scoring profile: strong

Virtus Casarano scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Monopoli keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).

Monopoli scoring profile: strong

Monopoli scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 games), while Virtus Casarano keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).

10Goals scored (season)5
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
10Goals conceded (season)4
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
3.33Average goals per game1.5
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
9Goals scored (last 5)5
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
6Goals conceded (last 5)3
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal50%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
33%2 goals33%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
33%3 goals0%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
17%4 goals0%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

How often they concede at least...

83%1 goal50%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
33%2 goals17%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
33%3 goals0%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
17%4 goals0%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

* 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.

57%
League average

Goal patterns

17%BTTS at half-time17%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
17%BTTS in both halves0%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
33%Scored in both halves33%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS17%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
60%BTTS - last 520%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

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

50%Min. 1 goal before half-time83%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
17%Min. 2 goals before half-time17%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time17%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

2nd half

83%Min. 1 goal after half-time33%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
67%Min. 2 goals after half-time0%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
50%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

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.

Virtus Casarano is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.67 pts / game - Virtus Casarano · 1.17 pts / game - Monopoli

Virtus Casarano - half-time state
33% leading67% draw0% trailing
Monopoli - half-time state
33% leading17% draw50% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.67Points per game (1st half)1.17
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
0.5Goals scored (1st half)0.5
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
0.17Goals conceded (1st half)0.67
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
0.67Average goals (1st half)1.17
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
83%Clean sheet before half-time50%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
50%No goal before half-time50%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

After half-time (2nd half)

1.33Points per game (2nd half)1.67
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
1.17Goals scored (2nd half)0.33
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
1.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
2.67Average goals (2nd half)0.33
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
17%Clean sheet after half-time100%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli
33%No goal after half-time67%
Virtus CasaranoMonopoli

Virtus Casarano - second-half results

33% W33% D33% L
10
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
8
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding152%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+1.3

Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Monopoli - second-half results

33% W67% D0% L
7
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
10
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.17
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.7

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Virtus Casarano - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.60
Goals scored / game0.61.2
Goals allowed / game0.21.0
Average goals per game0.82.2
1 goal60%80%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%20%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+2+1
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
Monopoli - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.80
Goals scored / game0.60.4
Goals allowed / game0.60.0
Average goals per game1.20.4
1 goal80%40%
2 goals20%0%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%100%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference0+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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.

Virtus Casarano
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
3
1
31-45
1
2
46-60
1
5
61-75
5
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Monopoli
ScoredConceded
0
2
0-15
1
1
16-30
2
1
31-45
1
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* 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

2.42
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
83%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
42%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+45%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
42%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
9%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 11 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Virtus Casarano

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.77
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.77
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.32
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.45
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
101%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
134%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.33
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.7
Late goals
50% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
50%

Monopoli

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.30
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.29
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.59
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
66%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
40%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.27
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* 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

Virtus CasaranoLigaMonopoli
Average goals per game▲ 3.332.91▼ 1.50
Both teams scored▲ 67%57%▼ 17%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 50%54%▼ 17%
Clean sheets▼ 17%26%▲ 50%
Goal before half-time▼ 50%76%▲ 83%
Goal after half-time▲ 83%73%▼ 33%

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

2.91
Average goals per game
57%
Both teams scored
54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.66
Home goals / game
1.25
Away goals / game
+33%
Home attack advantage
+25%
Home defensive advantage
+19%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
48%
2 goals
28%
3 goals
13%
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. MonopoliRed cardAntony Angileri
  2. Virtus CasaranoYellow cardVincenzo Ferrara
  3. Virtus CasaranoYellow cardPietro Ciotti
  4. Virtus CasaranoSubstitutionOn: Niccolò ZanellatoOff: Vincenzo Ferrara
  5. MonopoliSubstitutionOn: Cristian CerrettiOff: Riccardo Calcagni
  6. Virtus CasaranoSubstitutionOn: Cristian CuzzarellaOff: Leandro Versienti
  7. Virtus CasaranoRed cardCosimo Patierno
  8. Virtus CasaranoSubstitutionOn: Francesco GrandolfoOff: Borna Knezovic
  9. MonopoliSubstitutionOn: Emanuele ScipioniOff: Luca Vido
  10. Virtus CasaranoYellow cardFederico Giraudo
  11. Virtus CasaranoSubstitutionOn: Vito LeonettiOff: Cosimo Chiricò

Referee and managers

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

Head-to-head

Record from Virtus Casarano's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Monopoli. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Monopoli
2 : 1
Virtus Casarano
Virtus Casarano
1 : 3
Monopoli

FAQ

What was the result of Virtus Casarano vs Monopoli?

The Serie C Group C match finished Virtus Casarano 0:1 Monopoli. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Virtus Casarano and Monopoli?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Virtus Casarano won 0, Monopoli won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Virtus Casarano vs Monopoli?

Virtus Casarano score 1.67 goals per game on average and Monopoli 0.83. The Serie C Group C average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Virtus Casarano's matches and 17% of Monopoli's.

What form are Virtus Casarano and Monopoli in?

Over the last 5 games Virtus Casarano have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Monopoli 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Virtus Casarano vs Monopoli?

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.