Pescara vs Virtus Entella: match statistics
Pescara shows significantly better home form than Virtus Entella in away matches. The hosts have earned 1.6 points per match in their last 5 games, while the visitors only 1.2, which, given Entella's poor away form (only 7% wins), gives the advantage to the home side. Pescara scores an average of 1.47 goals per home match and has a higher xG (1.8) than Entella away (1.16 xG), indicating greater offensive potential. Virtus Entella fails to score in 53% of away matches and has a negative goal difference of -18 on the road, which is an alarming sign. Although Pescara are bottom of the table, their home statistics are solid and should be enough to defeat the weak visiting team. A draw is also possible due to Pescara's high number of draws this season, but a home win is the most likely scenario.
Pescara vs Virtus Entella: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pescara played Virtus Entella in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 18 March 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Pescara: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Virtus Entella: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pescara scores 1.27 and concedes 1.80 goals per match. Virtus Entella scores 0.93 and concedes 1.40. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pescara 63%, Virtus Entella 57%. Over 2.5: Pescara 63%, Virtus Entella 37%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Pescara has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.36. Pescara: 15.2 shots per match, Virtus Entella: 12.8.
Match halves
Pescara: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.70. Virtus Entella: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Pescara: 76-90+ (10 goals). Virtus Entella: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 49%.
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
Pescara shows significantly better home form than Virtus Entella in away matches. The hosts have earned 1.6 points per match in their last 5 games, while the visitors only 1.2, which, given Entella's poor away form (only 7% wins), gives the advantage to the home side. Pescara scores an average of 1.47 goals per home match and has a higher xG (1.8) than Entella away (1.16 xG), indicating greater offensive potential. Virtus Entella fails to score in 53% of away matches and has a negative goal difference of -18 on the road, which is an alarming sign. Although Pescara are bottom of the table, their home statistics are solid and should be enough to defeat the weak visiting team. A draw is also possible due to Pescara's high number of draws this season, but a home win is the most likely scenario.
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
| Pescara | Virtus Entella | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.27 |
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.
Pescara is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Pescara · 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.
Pescara is 37% better for: goals scored per match.
1.27 goals / match - Pescara · 0.93 goals / match - Virtus Entella
Virtus Entella is 29% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.8 goals / match - Pescara · 1.4 goals / match - Virtus Entella
Pescara scores in 73% of matches (22 of 30 matches), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 30 matches).
Virtus Entella scores in 70% of matches (21 of 30 matches), while Pescara keeps a clean sheet in 13% (4 of 30 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 - Pescara
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pescara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 17%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Virtus Entella - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Pescara
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
| Pescara | Liga | Virtus Entella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.07 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 49% | ▼ 37% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 72% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 75% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
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: Pescara 0 - 1 - 0 Virtus Entella. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pescara vs Virtus Entella?
The Serie B match finished Pescara 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 Pescara vs Virtus Entella?
Pescara score 1.27 goals per game on average and Virtus Entella 0.93. The Serie B average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Pescara's matches and 57% of Virtus Entella's.
What form are Pescara and Virtus Entella in?
Over the last 5 games Pescara have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Virtus Entella 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pescara vs Virtus Entella?
The statistical background for Pescara vs Virtus Entella — 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.