Salernitana vs Cosenza: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a balanced confrontation with a slight edge for the hosts. Salernitana presents solid home form with 60% wins at home and a positive goal difference of +5, though their last five overall matches (1.4 PPG) show some instability. Cosenza is characterized by a defensive stance on the road with 60% draws and only 10% losses, making them a tough opponent. Expected goals (xG) for both teams are close: Salernitana 1.83 vs Cosenza 1.4, suggesting a tight contest. Considering the visitors' defensive solidity away from home and the hosts' fluctuating form, a draw appears the most probable outcome, although the hosts have a realistic chance of victory due to home advantage.
Salernitana vs Cosenza: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Salernitana played Cosenza in Serie C Group C (Italy). The match was played on 12 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Salernitana: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Cosenza: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Salernitana scores 1.40 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Cosenza scores 1.70 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Salernitana 70%, Cosenza 70%. Over 2.5: Salernitana 60%, Cosenza 60%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Salernitana has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.53. Salernitana: 13.2 shots per match, Cosenza: 12.6.
Match halves
Salernitana: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.85. Cosenza: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 1.10.
Goals by minute
Salernitana: 46-60 (6 goals). Cosenza: 61-75 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie C Group C: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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
Statistical analysis points to a balanced confrontation with a slight edge for the hosts. Salernitana presents solid home form with 60% wins at home and a positive goal difference of +5, though their last five overall matches (1.4 PPG) show some instability. Cosenza is characterized by a defensive stance on the road with 60% draws and only 10% losses, making them a tough opponent. Expected goals (xG) for both teams are close: Salernitana 1.83 vs Cosenza 1.4, suggesting a tight contest. Considering the visitors' defensive solidity away from home and the hosts' fluctuating form, a draw appears the most probable outcome, although the hosts have a realistic chance of victory due to home advantage.
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
| Salernitana | Cosenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.36 |
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.
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.
Cosenza is 21% better for: goals scored per match.
1.4 goals / match - Salernitana · 1.7 goals / match - Cosenza
Cosenza is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Salernitana · 1.05 goals / match - Cosenza
Salernitana scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while Cosenza keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).
Cosenza scores in 90% of matches (18 of 20 matches), while Salernitana keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 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 - Salernitana
Over / Under - Cosenza
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.
Cosenza is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / match - Salernitana · 1.45 pts / match - Cosenza
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salernitana - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cosenza - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Salernitana
Cosenza
* 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 C).
Teams vs league
| Salernitana | Liga | Cosenza | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.70 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 52% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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: Salernitana 1 - 0 - 0 Cosenza. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Salernitana vs Cosenza?
The Serie C Group C match finished Salernitana 0:0 Cosenza. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Salernitana vs Cosenza?
Salernitana score 1.40 goals per game on average and Cosenza 1.70. The Serie C Group C average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Salernitana's matches and 70% of Cosenza's.
What form are Salernitana and Cosenza in?
Over the last 5 games Salernitana have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cosenza 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Salernitana vs Cosenza?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Salernitana vs Cosenza: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.