Virtus Entella vs Cesena: match statistics
Cesena presents decidedly better away form with a 50% win rate on the road, while Virtus Entella has only 36% wins at home. The hosts find themselves in 16th place in the table and show weak offense with just 1.18 goals per home match, while the visitors, from the 5th position, score an average of 1.25 goals away with better shot conversion (11% vs 8%). Virtus has as many as 55% draws in home matches, indicating a defensive approach, however, Cesena rarely plays for a draw away (8%). Cesena's advantage in possession (50% vs 44%) and better overall form in the last five matches (2 wins vs 1 win) additionally speak for the visitors' success. Considering all statistics, Cesena has the greatest chances of securing three points in this clash.
Virtus Entella vs Cesena: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Virtus Entella played Cesena in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 10 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Virtus Entella: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Cesena: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Virtus Entella scores 0.87 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Cesena scores 1.35 and concedes 1.17. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Virtus Entella 57%, Cesena 65%. Over 2.5: Virtus Entella 26%, Cesena 52%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Cesena has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.35. Virtus Entella: 12.8 shots per match, Cesena: 12.6.
Match halves
Virtus Entella: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.48. Cesena: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Virtus Entella: 31-45+ (6 goals). Cesena: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 48%.
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
Cesena presents decidedly better away form with a 50% win rate on the road, while Virtus Entella has only 36% wins at home. The hosts find themselves in 16th place in the table and show weak offense with just 1.18 goals per home match, while the visitors, from the 5th position, score an average of 1.25 goals away with better shot conversion (11% vs 8%). Virtus has as many as 55% draws in home matches, indicating a defensive approach, however, Cesena rarely plays for a draw away (8%). Cesena's advantage in possession (50% vs 44%) and better overall form in the last five matches (2 wins vs 1 win) additionally speak for the visitors' success. Considering all statistics, Cesena has the greatest chances of securing three points in this clash.
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
| Virtus Entella | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.33 |
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.
Cesena is 55% better for: goals scored per match.
0.87 goals / match - Virtus Entella · 1.35 goals / match - Cesena
Cesena is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Virtus Entella · 1.17 goals / match - Cesena
Virtus Entella scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 matches).
Cesena scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 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 - Virtus Entella
Over / Under - Cesena
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.
Cesena is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / match - Virtus Entella · 1.48 pts / match - Cesena
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Virtus Entella - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% 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.
Cesena - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 48%. 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 | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Virtus Entella
Cesena
* 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
| Virtus Entella | Liga | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.17 | 2.49 | • 2.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 55% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 70% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 75% | • 74% |
^ 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: Virtus Entella 0 - 1 - 0 Cesena. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Virtus Entella vs Cesena?
The Serie B match finished Virtus Entella 3:1 Cesena. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Virtus Entella vs Cesena?
Virtus Entella score 0.87 goals per game on average and Cesena 1.35. The Serie B average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Virtus Entella's matches and 65% of Cesena's.
What form are Virtus Entella and Cesena in?
Over the last 5 games Virtus Entella have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Cesena 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Virtus Entella vs Cesena?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Virtus Entella vs Cesena: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.