Cittadella vs Virtus Verona: match statistics
Cittadella displays solid home form, winning 44% of their matches at their own ground with only a 22% loss rate. The hosts possess a positive home goal difference (+2) and an impressive 44% clean sheet record. In contrast, Virtus Verona struggles significantly on the road, suffering defeats in 44% of their away fixtures while winning just 33%. The visitors concede an average of 1.33 goals per away game, which, combined with Cittadella's defensive solidity (0.67 goals conceded per home game), favors the home side. Both recent form (Cittadella: 1.6 PPG, Virtus Verona: 1.4 PPG) and the hosts' superior xG in home matches (1.4 vs 1.32 for the visitors away) confirm this advantage. While Cittadella has a realistic chance of winning, Virtus Verona's recent streak of draws (4 in their last 5 matches) suggests a share of the points cannot be completely ruled out.
Cittadella vs Virtus Verona: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cittadella played Virtus Verona in Serie C Group A (Italy). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Cittadella: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Virtus Verona: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cittadella scores 0.95 and concedes 0.74 goals per match. Virtus Verona scores 1.00 and concedes 1.26. League average: 2.19 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cittadella 37%, Virtus Verona 63%. Over 2.5: Cittadella 26%, Virtus Verona 37%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 37%.
xG, shots and style
Virtus Verona has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.41. Cittadella: 11.0 shots per match, Virtus Verona: 12.4.
Match halves
Cittadella: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.68. Virtus Verona: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.47.
Goals by minute
Cittadella: 76-90+ (5 goals). Virtus Verona: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie C Group A: 2.19 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 37%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Cittadella displays solid home form, winning 44% of their matches at their own ground with only a 22% loss rate. The hosts possess a positive home goal difference (+2) and an impressive 44% clean sheet record. In contrast, Virtus Verona struggles significantly on the road, suffering defeats in 44% of their away fixtures while winning just 33%. The visitors concede an average of 1.33 goals per away game, which, combined with Cittadella's defensive solidity (0.67 goals conceded per home game), favors the home side. Both recent form (Cittadella: 1.6 PPG, Virtus Verona: 1.4 PPG) and the hosts' superior xG in home matches (1.4 vs 1.32 for the visitors away) confirm this advantage. While Cittadella has a realistic chance of winning, Virtus Verona's recent streak of draws (4 in their last 5 matches) suggests a share of the points cannot be completely ruled out.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Cittadella | Virtus Verona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cittadella is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Cittadella · 1.4 pts / match - Virtus Verona
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 Verona is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
0.95 goals / match - Cittadella · 1 goals / match - Virtus Verona
Cittadella is 70% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.74 goals / match - Cittadella · 1.26 goals / match - Virtus Verona
Cittadella scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Virtus Verona keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Virtus Verona scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Cittadella keeps a clean sheet in 47% (9 of 19 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 - Cittadella
Over / Under - Virtus Verona
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.
Cittadella is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / match - Cittadella · 1 pts / match - Virtus Verona
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cittadella - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Virtus Verona - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 16%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Cittadella
Virtus Verona
* 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 A).
Teams vs league
| Cittadella | Liga | Virtus Verona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.68 | 2.19 | • 2.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 48% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 37% | • 37% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 31% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 42% | 66% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 74% | 70% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Cittadella 0 - 1 - 0 Virtus Verona. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cittadella vs Virtus Verona?
The Serie C Group A match finished Cittadella 4:1 Virtus Verona. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cittadella vs Virtus Verona?
Cittadella score 0.95 goals per game on average and Virtus Verona 1.00. The Serie C Group A average is 2.19 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 37% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Cittadella's matches and 63% of Virtus Verona's.
What form are Cittadella and Virtus Verona in?
Over the last 5 games Cittadella have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Virtus Verona 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cittadella vs Virtus Verona?
The statistical background for Cittadella vs Virtus Verona — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.