Virtus Verona vs Novara: match statistics
Virtus Verona presents very poor home form, without a victory in matches at home (0% wins) and with a negative goal difference (-8). Novara, on the other hand, stands out with remarkable efficiency in drawing away games (71% draws), confirmed by the series 'dddlddwddddlwd'. The visitors are in excellent form with 1.8 points per match in the last 5 meetings and remain unbeaten for five rounds. Virtus Verona fails to score in half of their home matches (50% FTS), while Novara has a solid away defense (36% clean sheets, only 0.93 goals conceded on average). Given Novara's tendency to draw and the hosts' weakness, a draw is the most probable result of this meeting.
Virtus Verona vs Novara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Virtus Verona played against Novara in Serie C Group A (Italy). The game was played on March 3, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Virtus Verona has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Novara has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Virtus Verona scores 0.93 goals per game and allows 1.45. Novara scores 1.00 and allows 0.97. Games in this league average 2.27 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Virtus Verona's games and 55% of Novara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 28%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.41 per game. Virtus Verona takes 11.6 shots per game, while Novara takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Virtus Verona leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Novara leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Virtus Verona's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Novara, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group A games average 2.27 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Virtus Verona presents very poor home form, without a victory in matches at home (0% wins) and with a negative goal difference (-8). Novara, on the other hand, stands out with remarkable efficiency in drawing away games (71% draws), confirmed by the series 'dddlddwddddlwd'. The visitors are in excellent form with 1.8 points per match in the last 5 meetings and remain unbeaten for five rounds. Virtus Verona fails to score in half of their home matches (50% FTS), while Novara has a solid away defense (36% clean sheets, only 0.93 goals conceded on average). Given Novara's tendency to draw and the hosts' weakness, a draw is the most probable result of this meeting.
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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 Verona | Novara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.26 |
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.
Novara is 350% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Virtus Verona · 1.8 pts / game - Novara
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.
Novara is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
0.93 goals / game - Virtus Verona · 1 goals / game - Novara
Novara is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - Virtus Verona · 0.97 goals / game - Novara
Virtus Verona scores in 66% of games (19 of 29 meczów), while Novara keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 meczów).
Novara scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Virtus Verona keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 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 Verona
Over / Under - Novara
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.
Novara is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.79 pts / game - Virtus Verona · 1.17 pts / game - Novara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Virtus Verona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 10%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Novara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -7 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +5 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 Verona
Novara
* 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 A).
Teams vs league
| Virtus Verona | Liga | Novara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.38 | 2.27 | ▼ 1.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 41% | 41% | ▼ 28% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 30% | • 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 65% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 71% | ▼ 66% |
^ 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 Virtus Verona's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Novara. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Virtus Verona vs Novara?
The Serie C Group A match finished Virtus Verona 0:2 Novara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Virtus Verona vs Novara?
Virtus Verona score 0.93 goals per game on average and Novara 1.00. The Serie C Group A average is 2.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Virtus Verona's matches and 55% of Novara's.
What form are Virtus Verona and Novara in?
Over the last 5 games Virtus Verona have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Novara 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Virtus Verona vs Novara?
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.