Palermo vs Virtus Entella: match statistics
Palermo demonstrates a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 67% home wins and only 8% defeats at their own stadium. Virtus Entella has not won any away match this season (0% Win%), losing as many as 67% of their away games. The form from the last 5 matches clearly favors Palermo (2.2 PTS/match) over Virtus Entella (1.2 PTS/match). Additionally, the hosts have a significantly better offensive efficiency (1.75 goals/match at home) and defensive efficiency (0.58 goals conceded/match at home), while the visitors score on average only 0.58 goals away, conceding 1.75 goals. The difference in goal difference (+14 for Palermo at home vs -14 for Virtus Entella away) and the advantage in Expected Goals (xG 1.66 vs 1.14) further confirm the hosts' dominance.
Palermo vs Virtus Entella: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Palermo played Virtus Entella in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 14 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Palermo: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Virtus Entella: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Palermo scores 1.63 and concedes 0.79 goals per match. Virtus Entella scores 0.96 and concedes 1.29. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Palermo 42%, Virtus Entella 58%. Over 2.5: Palermo 42%, Virtus Entella 29%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Palermo has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.34. Palermo: 14.3 shots per match, Virtus Entella: 12.7.
Match halves
Palermo: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.00. Virtus Entella: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
Palermo: 76-90+ (11 goals). Virtus Entella: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
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
Palermo demonstrates a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 67% home wins and only 8% defeats at their own stadium. Virtus Entella has not won any away match this season (0% Win%), losing as many as 67% of their away games. The form from the last 5 matches clearly favors Palermo (2.2 PTS/match) over Virtus Entella (1.2 PTS/match). Additionally, the hosts have a significantly better offensive efficiency (1.75 goals/match at home) and defensive efficiency (0.58 goals conceded/match at home), while the visitors score on average only 0.58 goals away, conceding 1.75 goals. The difference in goal difference (+14 for Palermo at home vs -14 for Virtus Entella away) and the advantage in Expected Goals (xG 1.66 vs 1.14) further confirm the hosts' dominance.
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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
| Palermo | Virtus Entella | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.28 |
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.
Palermo is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Palermo · 1.2 pts / match - Virtus Entella
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.
Palermo is 70% better for: goals scored per match.
1.63 goals / match - Palermo · 0.96 goals / match - Virtus Entella
Palermo is 63% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.79 goals / match - Palermo · 1.29 goals / match - Virtus Entella
Palermo scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 matches).
Virtus Entella scores in 71% of matches (17 of 24 matches), while Palermo keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 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 - Palermo
Over / Under - Virtus Entella
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.
Palermo is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / match - Palermo · 1.25 pts / match - Virtus Entella
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Palermo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Virtus Entella - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 21%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Palermo
Virtus Entella
* 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 B).
Teams vs league
| Palermo | Liga | Virtus Entella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.42 | 2.47 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 47% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 70% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Palermo 0 - 1 - 0 Virtus Entella. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Palermo vs Virtus Entella?
The Serie B match finished Palermo 3:0 Virtus Entella. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Palermo vs Virtus Entella?
Palermo score 1.63 goals per game on average and Virtus Entella 0.96. The Serie B average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Palermo's matches and 58% of Virtus Entella's.
What form are Palermo and Virtus Entella in?
Over the last 5 games Palermo have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Virtus Entella 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Palermo vs Virtus Entella?
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.