Cittadella 3-1 Reggiana – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 39% as Cittadella take on Reggiana.
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Analysis
Reggiana make the trip to Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato to face Cittadella in Serie B, Regular Season - 18. The match kicks off on Saturday 21 December 2024 at 16:15 UTC.
Form
Cittadella (all games): 1W 4D 5L across 10 Serie B fixtures this term — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L L D L D. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Cittadella, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato, Cittadella have gone 0W 8D 2L this season (10 games, 0.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Reggiana have collected 0.90 PPG across 10 Serie B outings this season: 2W 3D 5L. Last five: D D L W L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Reggiana, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Reggiana's away record: 3W 3D 4L from 10 road trips in Serie B this season (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
A near-identical PPG reading — 0.70 for Cittadella, 0.90 for Reggiana — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Cittadella lead 2W to 0W over the last 2 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Scoring has been limited when these teams have met. The 2 previous contests averaged 1.5 goals, making the Under 2.5 the historically backed angle in the goals market. The most recent clash, on 6 Apr 2024, ended 2–0 with Cittadella winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.5 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading
Cittadella half-time and goal-timing data (55 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 63% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 55% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
Reggiana half-time and goal-timing data (55 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 63% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; BTTS occurs in 41% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (away games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cittadella 49% versus Reggiana 46%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Cittadella 42% | Reggiana 34%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cittadella 0.72 xG and Reggiana 0.94 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cittadella attack 0.662 / defence 0.889 | Reggiana attack 0.979 / defence 0.880. League average goals — home 1.232 / away 1.080. Cittadella's attack strength of 0.662 is below the league average — the 0.72 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 55 Cittadella games / 55 Reggiana games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cittadella 24% | Draw 39% | Reggiana 37%. Fair-value odds: Cittadella 4.17 | Draw 2.56 | Reggiana 2.70. The draw (39%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 23% | BTTS probability 34% | Total xG 1.66. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 77% probability — total xG of 1.66 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS No has firm model support at 66% — Cittadella's lower xG of 0.72 creates a meaningful probability of a scoring blank, which suppresses the BTTS Yes probability to 34%.
Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 39% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 24% and away win at 37% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.66 combined xG gives a 23% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 1.7 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 34%. Form rates corroborate: Cittadella 50% | Reggiana 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cittadella vs Reggiana | Competition: Serie B, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato • Kick-off: Saturday 21 Dec 2024, 16:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cittadella 24% | Draw 39% | Reggiana 37% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 23% | BTTS 34% | xG Cittadella 0.72 / Reggiana 0.94 • Poisson strength factors: Cittadella attack 0.662 / def 0.889 | Reggiana attack 0.979 / def 0.880 | league avg home 1.232 / away 1.080 • Poisson stance: Draw (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.72
Cittadella xG
Expected Goals
0.94
Reggiana xG
34%
BTTS
52%
Over 1.5
23%
Over 2.5
9%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cittadella vs Reggiana kick off?
Cittadella vs Reggiana kicked off at 16:15 on Saturday 21 December 2024 at Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato.
What was the final score in Cittadella vs Reggiana?
Cittadella 3 - 1 Reggiana.
Where is Cittadella vs Reggiana being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato.
What competition is Cittadella vs Reggiana part of?
Cittadella vs Reggiana is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Serie B (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Cittadella vs Reggiana?
Our statistical model gives Cittadella a 24% chance of winning, Reggiana a 37% chance, and a 39% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Cittadella vs Reggiana?
Our model estimates a 34% probability that both Cittadella and Reggiana will score (BTTS).
Will Cittadella vs Reggiana have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 23%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cittadella and Reggiana?
Record (2 meetings): Cittadella 2W | Draws 0 | Reggiana 0W.
What form are Cittadella and Reggiana in?
Cittadella (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-L-D-L-D. Reggiana (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.20 | L5 D-D-L-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Cittadella's attack rating (0.66) and Reggiana's defence rating (0.88), the model arrives at 0.72 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Reggiana's attack (0.98x) against Cittadella's defence (0.89x) — and the away total comes out at 0.94.
These ratings are built from 55/55 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 0-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 20.7%. Close behind: 0-1 (16.2%), 1-1 (14.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 51% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
24%
4.11
39%
2.57
37%
2.72
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
19.1%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
17.9%
Away win
1 – 0
13.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.72
Cittadella xG
Total xG
1.66
0.94
Reggiana xG
4.11
24%
Home win
2.57
39%
Draw
2.72
37%
Away win
Goals Markets
49%
Over 1.5
2.04
51%
Under 1.5
1.96
23%
Over 2.5
4.35
77%
Under 2.5
1.30
9%
Over 3.5
11.11
91%
Under 3.5
1.10
3%
Over 4.5
33.33
97%
Under 4.5
1.03
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
34%
BTTS Yes
2.98
66%
BTTS No
1.50
Clean Sheet
39%
2.56
49%
2.05
Win to Nil
10%
10.53
18%
5.57
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 19.1 | 17.9 | 8.4 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.7 | 12.9 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cittadella vs Reggiana?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 20.7%.
How many goals are Cittadella and Reggiana expected to score?
The model projects 0.72 expected goals for Cittadella and 0.94 for Reggiana, a combined total of 1.66.
How confident is the prediction model for Cittadella vs Reggiana?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Cittadella's recent record stands at 14W 19D 22L from 55 games, a 1.11 PPG return, with L-L-D-L-D in the last five. The sample for Cittadella is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Reggiana, meanwhile, have gone 14W 23D 18L across 55 games — 1.18 PPG, with D-D-L-W-L in their last five. The sample for Reggiana is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.11 PPG for Cittadella against 1.18 for Reggiana. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Cittadella have managed 7W 12D 8L from 27 games — 1.22 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Reggiana's away record stands at 9W 9D 9L across 27 trips, a 1.33 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Cittadella are averaging 0.93 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per game recently; Reggiana are on 0.98 scored and 1.16 conceded.
Last 55 Results — Serie B
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cittadella
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Reggiana
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cittadella and Reggiana in coming into this match?
Cittadella have gone 14W 19D 22L in their last 55 games (1.11 PPG), while Reggiana have gone 14W 23D 18L in their last 55 (1.18 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cittadella at home or Reggiana away?
Reggiana's away record (1.33 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cittadella at home: 1.22 PPG; Reggiana away: 1.33 PPG.
Have Cittadella or Reggiana been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cittadella have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Reggiana in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since August 2023 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie B. It has been a while since the last meeting — 25 April 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Cittadella have gone 2W 0D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Reggiana — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
3
Cittadella
0
Draws
1
Reggiana
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cittadella and Reggiana?
From 4 meetings on record, Cittadella have won 3, Reggiana have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Cittadella and Reggiana last play each other?
They last met on 25 April 2025, when Reggiana 2-1 Cittadella.
Who has won more matches between Cittadella and Reggiana?
Cittadella have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Cittadella are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 63% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
Reggiana are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 63% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cittadella 56%, Reggiana 41% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Cittadella) and 41% (Reggiana).
On the defensive side: Cittadella keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Reggiana in 33%; Cittadella have failed to score in 33% of games; Reggiana in 41%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cittadella home games / Reggiana away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cittadella play Reggiana?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of Cittadella's recent matches and 41% of Reggiana's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Cittadella vs Reggiana usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Cittadella's recent games and 41% of Reggiana's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cittadella and Reggiana tend to score early?
Cittadella have had a goal before half-time in 63% of their recent matches, Reggiana in 63% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Cittadella cruise to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Reggiana.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cittadella beat Reggiana 3-1 at Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato, Regular Season - 18, in the Serie B. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cittadella 0.72 xG and Reggiana 0.94 xG, a combined 1.66. The scoreboard read 3-1 for 4 actual goals. Cittadella beat their projection by 2.3 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cittadella attack 0.66 / defence 0.89 against Reggiana attack 0.98 / defence 0.88, drawn from 55/55 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cittadella 24% | Draw 39% | Reggiana 37%, with the draw its most likely call at 39%. Instead the game produced a Cittadella win, an outcome the model had rated at just 24% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 23%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 52% and landed. Over 3.5 was 9% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 34% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 38% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cittadella 42%, Reggiana 34%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 47%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cittadella's trading profile (55 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Reggiana's trading profile (55 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cittadella 1.11 PPG, Reggiana 1.18 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Cittadella win broke the near-deadlock. Cittadella (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.07 average — above their attacking norm. Reggiana (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.07 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.