Modena 0-0 Cittadella – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Modena at 44%, yet other data sources diverge — this Modena vs Cittadella fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Serie B clash, Regular Season - 31 as Modena welcome Cittadella to Stadio Alberto Braglia. Kick-off is set for Sunday 2 April 2023 at 15:15 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Modena stand at 4W 1D 5L from 10 Serie B matches — 1.30 PPG. Last five: L L L W L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
Modena's home record at Stadio Alberto Braglia: 4W 4D 2L from 10 Serie B appearances (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
Across all Serie B games this season, Cittadella have recorded 3W 4D 3L from 10 outings — 1.30 PPG. Last five: W D L D L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
When travelling in Serie B this season, Cittadella have posted 4W 1D 5L from 10 away outings — 1.30 PPG. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.30 PPG (Modena) versus 1.30 (Cittadella). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Modena, 0 for Cittadella and 1 shared spoils from 1 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 0.0 per contest from 1 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 5 Nov 2022, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 0.0 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.
In-Play Profile
Modena in-play tendencies (30 games, 14 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games).
Cittadella in-play tendencies (30 games, 14 at away): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 40% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (away games); they fail to score in 47% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Modena 57% versus Cittadella 40%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Modena 50% | Cittadella 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Modena 1.33 xG and Cittadella 0.97 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: Modena attack 1.017 / defence 1.058 | Cittadella attack 0.935 / defence 1.105. League average goals — home 1.184 / away 0.980. Data: 30 Modena games / 68 Cittadella games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Modena 44% | Draw 29% | Cittadella 26%. Fair-value odds: Modena 2.27 | Draw 3.45 | Cittadella 3.85. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 46% | Total xG 2.30. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.30 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 46% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Modena are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Modena offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.30 combined xG gives a 40% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 46% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Modena 50% | Cittadella 50%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Modena vs Cittadella | Competition: Serie B, Regular Season - 31 | Venue: Stadio Alberto Braglia • Kick-off: Sunday 2 Apr 2023, 15:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Modena 44% | Draw 29% | Cittadella 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 46% | xG Modena 1.33 / Cittadella 0.97 • Poisson strength factors: Modena attack 1.017 / def 1.058 | Cittadella attack 0.935 / def 1.105 | league avg home 1.184 / away 0.980 • Poisson stance: Modena (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.33
Modena xG
Expected Goals
0.97
Cittadella xG
46%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
20%
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 Modena vs Cittadella kick off?
Modena vs Cittadella kicked off at 15:15 on Sunday 2 April 2023 at Stadio Alberto Braglia.
What was the final score in Modena vs Cittadella?
Modena 0 - 0 Cittadella.
Where is Modena vs Cittadella being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Alberto Braglia.
What competition is Modena vs Cittadella part of?
Modena vs Cittadella is a Regular Season - 31 fixture in the Serie B (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Modena vs Cittadella?
Our statistical model gives Modena a 44% chance of winning, Cittadella a 26% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Modena the favourite.
Will both teams score in Modena vs Cittadella?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Modena and Cittadella will score (BTTS).
Will Modena vs Cittadella have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 40%.
What is the head-to-head record between Modena and Cittadella?
Record (1 meetings): Modena 0W | Draws 1 | Cittadella 0W.
What form are Modena and Cittadella in?
Modena (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-L-L-W-L. Cittadella (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-D-L-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Modena's attack at 1.02x the league average against Cittadella's defence at 1.10x — combine the two and it projects 1.33 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Cittadella's attack versus Modena's defence, projects 0.97 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 30/68 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (11.7%), 1-0 (11.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Modena Win
44%
2.26
29%
3.41
26%
3.78
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.3%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
0 – 0
10.0%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.33
Modena xG
Total xG
2.30
0.97
Cittadella xG
2.26
44%
Home win
3.41
29%
Draw
3.78
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
40%
Over 2.5
2.50
60%
Under 2.5
1.67
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.15
54%
BTTS No
1.87
Clean Sheet
38%
2.64
26%
3.78
Win to Nil
17%
5.97
7%
14.29
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.0 | 9.7 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.3 | 12.9 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
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 Modena vs Cittadella?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.6%.
How many goals are Modena and Cittadella expected to score?
The model projects 1.33 expected goals for Modena and 0.97 for Cittadella, a combined total of 2.30.
How confident is the prediction model for Modena vs Cittadella?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 30 outings, Modena have picked up 1.27 PPG on a 11W 5D 14L record — L-L-L-W-L across the most recent five.
Cittadella's form line: 8W 11D 11L from 30 games, 1.17 PPG, last five W-D-L-D-L.
Form-wise this is close to level: Modena on 1.27 PPG, Cittadella on 1.17. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Modena have posted 1.57 PPG from 14 outings (6W 4D 4L).
On the road, Cittadella have gone 4W 4D 6L from 14 away games — 1.14 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Modena come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Modena are averaging 1.37 goals scored and 1.43 conceded per game recently; Cittadella are on 0.93 scored and 1.30 conceded.
Last 30 Results — Serie B
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Modena
Current Season
Cittadella
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Modena and Cittadella in coming into this match?
Modena have gone 11W 5D 14L in their last 30 games (1.27 PPG), while Cittadella have gone 8W 11D 11L in their last 30 (1.17 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Modena at home or Cittadella away?
Modena's home record (1.57 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Modena at home: 1.57 PPG; Cittadella away: 1.14 PPG.
Have Modena or Cittadella been keeping clean sheets recently?
Modena have kept a clean sheet in 23% of their recent games, Cittadella in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
6 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to November 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie B. It has been a while since the last meeting — 22 February 2025, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
Modena's record when hosting Cittadella specifically: 0W 2D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
1
Modena
4
Draws
1
Cittadella
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Modena and Cittadella?
From 6 meetings on record, Modena have won 1, Cittadella have won 1, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Modena and Cittadella last play each other?
They last met on 22 February 2025, when Cittadella 0-2 Modena.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Modena are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
Cittadella are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Modena 50%, Cittadella 43% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Modena) and 43% (Cittadella).
On the defensive side: Cittadella in 43%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Modena home games / Cittadella away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Modena play Cittadella?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Modena's recent matches and 43% of Cittadella's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Modena vs Cittadella usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Modena's recent games and 43% of Cittadella's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Modena and Cittadella tend to score early?
Modena have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Cittadella in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Modena's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Stadio Alberto Braglia, Regular Season - 31, as Modena and Cittadella drew 0-0 in the Serie B. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Modena 1.33 xG and Cittadella 0.97 xG, a combined 2.30. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Modena fell 1.3 short of their projected output. Cittadella landed 1.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Modena attack 1.02 / defence 1.06 against Cittadella attack 0.94 / defence 1.10, drawn from 30/68 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Modena 44% | Draw 29% | Cittadella 26%, with Modena to win its most likely call at 44%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 40%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 68% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 46% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 45% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Modena 50%, Cittadella 40%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Modena's trading profile (30 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did not.
Cittadella's trading profile (30 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and duly kept one; they fail to score in 47% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Modena 1.27 PPG, Cittadella 1.17 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Modena (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.57 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.07 average — tighter than their form line. Cittadella (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.29 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.