Benevento vs Virtus Entella – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Benevento at 38%, yet in-form Virtus Entella provide a compelling counter-argument — this Benevento vs Virtus Entella fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Benevento host Virtus Entella at Stadio Ciro Vigorito in Serie B, Regular Season - 30. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 13 March 2027 at 14:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Serie B games this season, Benevento have gone 0W 1D 2L from 3 outings — a 0.33 PPG return. Last five: L D L. They are averaging 0.67 goals per game and conceding 1.33 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Both teams have scored in 67% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Benevento have played only a handful of Serie B games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Virtus Entella stand at 3W 3D 4L from 10 Serie B matches — 1.20 PPG. Last five: L W L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — 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. Virtus Entella have played only a handful of Serie B games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Virtus Entella's form when playing away from home: 1W 2D 7L across 10 road games this term (0.50 PPG). Away from home they average 0.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 0.50 is notably below their overall 1.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Form points away from home here. Virtus Entella's 1.20 PPG return is 0.87 points per game ahead of Benevento's 0.33 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
In-Play Profile
Benevento in-play tendencies (3 games): they score before half-time in 33% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games; they fail to score in 33% of games.
Virtus Entella in-play tendencies (3 games): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games; they fail to score in 33% of games.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Benevento 67% and Virtus Entella 67% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Benevento 33% | Virtus Entella 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Benevento 1.17 xG and Virtus Entella 1.05 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: Benevento attack 0.840 / defence 1.168 | Virtus Entella attack 0.774 / defence 0.997. League average goals — home 1.391 / away 1.158. Data: 3 Benevento games / 41 Virtus Entella games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Benevento 38% | Draw 29% | Virtus Entella 33%. Fair-value odds: Benevento 2.63 | Draw 3.45 | Virtus Entella 3.03. 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 38% | BTTS probability 45% | Total xG 2.21. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 62% — total xG of 2.21 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 45% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Benevento are the pick at 38% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Virtus Entella (1.20 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Benevento offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.21 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 38% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 1.9 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 45%. Form rates corroborate: Benevento 67% | Virtus Entella 20% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Benevento vs Virtus Entella | Competition: Serie B, Regular Season - 30 | Venue: Stadio Ciro Vigorito • Kick-off: Saturday 13 Mar 2027, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Benevento 38% | Draw 29% | Virtus Entella 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 38% | BTTS 45% | xG Benevento 1.17 / Virtus Entella 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: Benevento attack 0.840 / def 1.168 | Virtus Entella attack 0.774 / def 0.997 | league avg home 1.391 / away 1.158 • Poisson stance: Benevento (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.17
Benevento xG
Expected Goals
1.05
Virtus Entella xG
45%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
38%
Over 2.5
18%
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 Benevento vs Virtus Entella kick off?
Benevento vs Virtus Entella is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 on Saturday 13 March 2027 at Stadio Ciro Vigorito.
Where is Benevento vs Virtus Entella being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Ciro Vigorito.
What competition is Benevento vs Virtus Entella part of?
Benevento vs Virtus Entella is a Regular Season - 30 fixture in the Serie B (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Benevento vs Virtus Entella?
Our statistical model gives Benevento a 38% chance of winning, Virtus Entella a 33% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Benevento the favourite.
Will both teams score in Benevento vs Virtus Entella?
Our model estimates a 45% probability that both Benevento and Virtus Entella will score (BTTS).
Will Benevento vs Virtus Entella have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 38%.
What is the head-to-head record between Benevento and Virtus Entella?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Benevento and Virtus Entella in?
Benevento (all comps): 0W-1D-2L in 3 | 0.33 PPG | GF 0.67 / GA 1.33 | L5 L-D-L. Virtus Entella (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-W-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Benevento's attack at 0.84x the league average against Virtus Entella's defence at 1.00x — combine the two and it projects 1.17 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Virtus Entella's attack versus Benevento's defence, projects 1.05 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 3/41 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 15.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (12.7%), 1-0 (11.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Benevento Win
38%
2.60
29%
3.45
33%
3.07
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.4%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.8%
Home win
0 – 1
11.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.17
Benevento xG
Total xG
2.21
1.05
Virtus Entella xG
2.60
38%
Home win
3.45
29%
Draw
3.07
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
65%
Over 1.5
1.54
35%
Under 1.5
2.86
38%
Over 2.5
2.63
62%
Under 2.5
1.61
18%
Over 3.5
5.56
82%
Under 3.5
1.22
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
45%
BTTS Yes
2.24
55%
BTTS No
1.81
Clean Sheet
35%
2.85
31%
3.21
Win to Nil
14%
7.40
10%
9.85
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.9 | 11.5 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 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 Benevento vs Virtus Entella?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are Benevento and Virtus Entella expected to score?
The model projects 1.17 expected goals for Benevento and 1.05 for Virtus Entella, a combined total of 2.21.
How confident is the prediction model for Benevento vs Virtus Entella?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Benevento come into this having played 3 games, going 0W 1D 2L for 0.33 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-L. It's still early in the season for Benevento, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Virtus Entella sit at 0.33 PPG from 3 outings (0W 1D 2L), a run that reads L-L-D across their last five. It's still early in the season for Virtus Entella, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Benevento on 0.33 PPG, Virtus Entella on 0.33. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
The Goals Picture
Benevento are averaging 0.67 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game recently; Virtus Entella are on 1.00 scored and 1.67 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Benevento have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games; Virtus Entella in 67%.
Last 3 Results — Serie B
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Benevento
Early Season
Virtus Entella
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Benevento and Virtus Entella in coming into this match?
Benevento have gone 0W 1D 2L in their last 3 games (0.33 PPG), while Virtus Entella have gone 0W 1D 2L in their last 3 (0.33 PPG).
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Benevento see a goal before the break in 33% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Virtus Entella are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Benevento at 67%, Virtus Entella at 67%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 33% (Benevento) and 67% (Virtus Entella).
On the defensive side: Benevento have failed to score in 33% of games; Virtus Entella in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Benevento home games / Virtus Entella away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Benevento play Virtus Entella?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Benevento's games and 67% of Virtus Entella's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Benevento vs Virtus Entella usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of Benevento's recent games and 67% of Virtus Entella's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Benevento and Virtus Entella tend to score early?
Benevento have had a goal before half-time in 33% of their recent matches, Virtus Entella in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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