Virtus Entella 1-2 Avellino – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Virtus Entella at 56% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Virtus Entella face Avellino.
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Analysis & Preview
Avellino travel to Stadio Comunale to take on Virtus Entella in Serie B (matchday 30). The game is scheduled for Sunday 15 March 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Form Guide
Virtus Entella — last 10 games: 3W 3D 4L, averaging 1.20 points per game. Last five: L L L W W. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
At home, Virtus Entella have gone 4W 4D 2L in their last 10 home games (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across their last 10 games, Avellino have recorded 2W 2D 6L — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L D D L W. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
When travelling, Avellino have posted 1W 3D 6L from their last 10 away outings — 0.60 PPG. Away from home they average 0.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Virtus Entella 1.20 PPG, Avellino 0.80 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H
The H2H picture is flat: the 1 H2H match we hold have produced 0 wins for Virtus Entella, 1 for Avellino and 0 draws. Form and model data should carry more weight here. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 1 H2H match in our data averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 27 Sep 2025, ended Virtus Entella 0–2 Avellino — a Avellino win.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Virtus Entella trading profile (last 29 games, 14 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 57% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 58% of those occasions; of the 6 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 50%; of the 8 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 25%; BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
Avellino trading profile (last 29 games, 14 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; of the 7 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (away games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Virtus Entella 55% versus Avellino 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Virtus Entella 34% | Avellino 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Virtus Entella 1.64 xG and Avellino 0.81 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: Virtus Entella attack 0.982 / defence 1.047 | Avellino attack 0.695 / defence 1.246. League average goals — home 1.338 / away 1.116. Avellino's defence rating of 1.246 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Virtus Entella's projected output up. Avellino's attack rating of 0.695 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.81. Data: built from Virtus Entella's last 29 games and Avellino's last 29.
Result probabilities: Virtus Entella 56% | Draw 26% | Avellino 18%. Fair-value odds: Virtus Entella 1.78 | Draw 3.79 | Avellino 5.70. The model has a clear lean to Virtus Entella (56%) — a 30pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 44% | BTTS Yes probability 46% | Total xG 2.45. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 56% — total xG of 2.45 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 54% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Virtus Entella as the most likely outcome at 56% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 26% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 2.45 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 56% — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Virtus Entella's last 10 home games and Avellino's last 10 away games) averaging 2.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 54% on No. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Virtus Entella 70% (last 10 home games) | Avellino 40% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Virtus Entella vs Avellino | Competition: Serie B, matchday 30 | Venue: Stadio Comunale • Kick-off: Sunday 15 March 2026 at 14:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Virtus Entella 56% | Draw 26% | Avellino 18% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 44% (Under 56%) | BTTS Yes 46% (No 54%) | xG Virtus Entella 1.64 / Avellino 0.81 • Poisson strength factors: Virtus Entella attack 0.982 / def 1.047 | Avellino attack 0.695 / def 1.246 | league avg home 1.338 / away 1.116 • Poisson stance: Virtus Entella (56%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.64
Virtus Entella xG
Expected Goals
0.81
Avellino xG
46%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
44%
Over 2.5
23%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Virtus Entella vs Avellino FAQs
What time does Virtus Entella vs Avellino kick off?
Virtus Entella vs Avellino kicked off at 14:00 UK time on Sunday 15 March 2026 at Stadio Comunale.
What was the final score in Virtus Entella vs Avellino?
Virtus Entella 1 - 2 Avellino.
Where is Virtus Entella vs Avellino being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Comunale.
What competition is Virtus Entella vs Avellino part of?
Virtus Entella vs Avellino is a Serie B fixture (matchday 30) (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Virtus Entella vs Avellino?
Our statistical model gives Virtus Entella a 56% chance of winning, Avellino a 18% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Virtus Entella the favourite.
Will both teams score in Virtus Entella vs Avellino?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Virtus Entella and Avellino will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (54%).
Will Virtus Entella vs Avellino have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 44%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (56%).
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Virtus Entella's attack rating (0.98) and Avellino's defence rating (1.25), the model arrives at 1.64 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Avellino's attack versus Virtus Entella's defence, projects 0.81 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Virtus Entella's last 29 games and Avellino's last 29 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.0%. Close behind: 1-0 (12.6%), 2-0 (11.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Virtus Entella Win
56%
1.78
26%
3.79
18%
5.70
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.1%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
11.6%
Home win
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.64
Virtus Entella xG
Total xG
2.45
0.81
Avellino xG
1.78
56%
Home win
3.79
26%
Draw
5.70
18%
Away win
Goals Markets
70%
Over 1.5
1.43
30%
Under 1.5
3.33
44%
Over 2.5
2.27
56%
Under 2.5
1.79
23%
Over 3.5
4.35
77%
Under 3.5
1.30
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.19
54%
BTTS No
1.84
Clean Sheet
44%
2.25
19%
5.14
Win to Nil
25%
4.01
3%
29.35
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.6 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 14.1 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 11.6 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Virtus Entella vs Avellino Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Virtus Entella vs Avellino?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Virtus Entella and Avellino expected to score?
The model projects 1.64 expected goals for Virtus Entella and 0.81 for Avellino, a combined total of 2.45.
How confident is the prediction model for Virtus Entella vs Avellino?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 56%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Virtus Entella's recent record stands at 7W 10D 12L from 29 games, a 1.07 PPG return, with L-L-L-W-W in the last five.
Avellino, meanwhile, have gone 8W 9D 12L across 29 games — 1.14 PPG, with L-D-D-L-W in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Virtus Entella on 1.07 PPG, Avellino on 1.14. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Virtus Entella have managed 6W 6D 2L from their last 14 home games — 1.71 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.07 PPG overall — Virtus Entella are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Avellino's away record stands at 2W 5D 7L across their last 14 away games, a 0.79 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Virtus Entella come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Virtus Entella are averaging 0.93 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game recently; Avellino are on 1.07 scored and 1.59 conceded.
Last 29 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Virtus Entella
Current Season
Avellino
Current Season
Virtus Entella (Home) vs Avellino (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Virtus Entella
Current Season
Avellino
Current Season
❓ Virtus Entella vs Avellino Form FAQs
What form are Virtus Entella and Avellino in coming into this match?
Virtus Entella have gone 7W 10D 12L in their last 29 games (1.07 PPG), while Avellino have gone 8W 9D 12L in their last 29 (1.14 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Virtus Entella at home or Avellino away?
Virtus Entella's home record (1.71 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Virtus Entella at home: 1.71 PPG; Avellino away: 0.79 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 3 H2H matches in our data, going back to September 2025. All of them came in Serie B. The most recent was as recently as 27 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Digging Into the Numbers
Virtus Entella's record when hosting Avellino specifically: 0W 1D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 3 Meetings
0
Virtus Entella
1
Draws
2
Avellino
Recent Meetings
❓ Virtus Entella vs Avellino H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Virtus Entella and Avellino?
Across the 3 head-to-head matches in our data, Virtus Entella have won 0, Avellino have won 2, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Virtus Entella and Avellino last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 27 October 2026: Virtus Entella 1-1 Avellino.
Who has won more matches between Virtus Entella and Avellino?
Avellino have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from the 3 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Virtus Entella see a goal before the break in 57% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 40% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
Avellino are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Virtus Entella 71%, Avellino 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Virtus Entella) and 36% (Avellino).
On the defensive side: Avellino in 43%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Virtus Entella home games / Avellino away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Virtus Entella vs Avellino Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Virtus Entella and Avellino matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 71% of Virtus Entella's games and 50% of Avellino's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Virtus Entella and Avellino matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Virtus Entella's recent games and 36% of Avellino's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Virtus Entella and Avellino matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 57% of Virtus Entella's recent matches and 71% of Avellino's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Avellino defy the odds to beat Virtus Entella 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Avellino beat Virtus Entella 1-2 at Stadio Comunale, Regular Season - 30, 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 Virtus Entella 1.64 xG and Avellino 0.81 xG, a combined 2.45. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Avellino outscored their 0.81 projection by 1.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Virtus Entella attack 0.98 / defence 1.05 against Avellino attack 0.69 / defence 1.25, drawn from 29/29 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Virtus Entella 56% | Draw 26% | Avellino 18%, with Virtus Entella to win its most likely call at 56%. Instead the game produced a Avellino win, an outcome the model had rated at just 18% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 44%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 71% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 46% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 41% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Virtus Entella 34%, Avellino 48%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Virtus Entella's trading profile (29 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did.
Avellino's trading profile (29 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Virtus Entella 1.07 PPG, Avellino 1.14 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Avellino win broke the near-deadlock. Virtus Entella (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Avellino (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.86 average — above their attacking norm.
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.
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