Virtus Entella vs Monza: match statistics
Monza displays decidedly superior form and quality this season, sitting in 2nd place in the table with 11 wins and only 3 losses. Virtus Entella is in 18th position with just 3 wins and disastrous form in the last 5 matches (0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses). The difference in efficiency is huge – Monza has a 44% away win rate with an average of 1.44 goals per match, while the hosts score an average of only 1.22 goals in home games and have scored just 4 goals in their last 5 fixtures. Monza also possesses better xG metrics (1.44 vs 1.6 for the hosts), higher possession (50% vs 45%), and better shot conversion (10% vs 8%). The visitors' positive goal difference (+4) in away matches and Entella's dreadful recent run argue decisively for a Monza victory.
Virtus Entella vs Monza: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Virtus Entella played against Monza in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on January 10, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Virtus Entella has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Monza has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Virtus Entella scores 0.89 goals per game and allows 1.44. Monza scores 1.50 and allows 0.78. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Virtus Entella's games and 50% of Monza's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 39%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Monza has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.40 per game. Virtus Entella takes 13.3 shots per game, while Monza takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Virtus Entella leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Monza leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Virtus Entella's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Monza, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Monza displays decidedly superior form and quality this season, sitting in 2nd place in the table with 11 wins and only 3 losses. Virtus Entella is in 18th position with just 3 wins and disastrous form in the last 5 matches (0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses). The difference in efficiency is huge – Monza has a 44% away win rate with an average of 1.44 goals per match, while the hosts score an average of only 1.22 goals in home games and have scored just 4 goals in their last 5 fixtures. Monza also possesses better xG metrics (1.44 vs 1.6 for the hosts), higher possession (50% vs 45%), and better shot conversion (10% vs 8%). The visitors' positive goal difference (+4) in away matches and Entella's dreadful recent run argue decisively for a Monza victory.
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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
| Virtus Entella | Monza | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.33 |
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.
Monza is 700% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Virtus Entella · 1.6 pts / game - Monza
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.
Monza is 69% better for: goals scored per game.
0.89 goals / game - Virtus Entella · 1.5 goals / game - Monza
Monza is 85% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Virtus Entella · 0.78 goals / game - Monza
Virtus Entella scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Monza keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 meczów).
Monza scores in 89% of games (16 of 18 meczów), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - Virtus Entella
Over / Under - Monza
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.
Monza is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Virtus Entella · 1.67 pts / game - Monza
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Virtus Entella - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Monza - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 61%. 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 | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Virtus Entella
Monza
* 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 B).
Teams vs league
| Virtus Entella | Liga | Monza | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.48 | ▼ 2.28 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Virtus Entella vs Monza?
The Serie B match finished Virtus Entella 1:0 Monza. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Virtus Entella vs Monza?
Virtus Entella score 0.89 goals per game on average and Monza 1.50. The Serie B average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Virtus Entella's matches and 50% of Monza's.
What form are Virtus Entella and Monza in?
Over the last 5 games Virtus Entella have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Monza 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Virtus Entella vs Monza?
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.