Venezia 2-1 Cremonese – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Venezia at 45%, yet other data sources diverge — this Venezia vs Cremonese fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Serie B clash, Regular Season - 35 as Venezia welcome Cremonese to Stadio Pierluigi Penzo. Kick-off is set for Friday 26 April 2024 at 19:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Serie B games this season, Venezia have gone 6W 2D 2L from 10 outings — a 2.00 PPG return. Last five: W L D W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.00 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters this season, Venezia have posted 6W 2D 2L at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo — 2.00 PPG. They are averaging 2.40 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Cremonese — All Games: 4W 3D 3L from 10 Serie B fixtures this season — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L L W L D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — 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.
Cremonese's form when playing away from home: 5W 2D 3L across 10 road games this term (1.70 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
On current form, Venezia have the edge — a 0.50 PPG advantage (2.00 vs 1.50) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Venezia, 1 for Cremonese and 0 shared spoils from 1 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.0 per contest from 1 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 9 Dec 2023, ended 0–1 with Cremonese winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 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 Data
Venezia trading profile (72 games, 35 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 84% of the time; BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games).
Cremonese trading profile (72 games, 35 at away): they score before half-time in 54% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 51% of games (away games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Venezia 61% versus Cremonese 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Venezia 58% | Cremonese 47%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Venezia 1.54 xG and Cremonese 1.12 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: Venezia attack 1.460 / defence 1.133 | Cremonese attack 0.822 / defence 0.884. League average goals — home 1.191 / away 1.198. Venezia carry an above-average attack strength of 1.460 — their λ of 1.54 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 72 Venezia games / 34 Cremonese games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Venezia 45% | Draw 30% | Cremonese 25%. Fair-value odds: Venezia 2.22 | Draw 3.33 | Cremonese 4.00. Venezia hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 49% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 2.65. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.65 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Venezia are the pick at 45% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Venezia offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.65 combined xG gives a 49% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 55% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Venezia 70% | Cremonese 30%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Venezia vs Cremonese | Competition: Serie B, Regular Season - 35 | Venue: Stadio Pierluigi Penzo • Kick-off: Friday 26 Apr 2024, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Venezia 45% | Draw 30% | Cremonese 25% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 55% | xG Venezia 1.54 / Cremonese 1.12 • Poisson strength factors: Venezia attack 1.460 / def 1.133 | Cremonese attack 0.822 / def 0.884 | league avg home 1.191 / away 1.198 • Poisson stance: Venezia (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.54
Venezia xG
Expected Goals
1.12
Cremonese xG
55%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
28%
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 Venezia vs Cremonese kick off?
Venezia vs Cremonese kicked off at 19:30 on Friday 26 April 2024 at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
What was the final score in Venezia vs Cremonese?
Venezia 2 - 1 Cremonese.
Where is Venezia vs Cremonese being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
What competition is Venezia vs Cremonese part of?
Venezia vs Cremonese is a Regular Season - 35 fixture in the Serie B (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Venezia vs Cremonese?
Our statistical model gives Venezia a 45% chance of winning, Cremonese a 25% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Venezia the favourite.
Will both teams score in Venezia vs Cremonese?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both Venezia and Cremonese will score (BTTS).
Will Venezia vs Cremonese have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between Venezia and Cremonese?
Record (1 meetings): Venezia 0W | Draws 0 | Cremonese 1W.
What form are Venezia and Cremonese in?
Venezia (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-L-D-W-W. Cremonese (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-L-W-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Venezia's attacking strength (1.46x league average) is weighed against Cremonese's defensive record (0.88x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.54. The same calculation in reverse, Cremonese's attack versus Venezia's defence, projects 1.12 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 72/34 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.6%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.3%), 1-0 (9.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Venezia Win
45%
2.24
30%
3.29
25%
3.98
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.1%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.8%
Home win
2 – 1
9.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.54
Venezia xG
Total xG
2.65
1.12
Cremonese xG
2.24
45%
Home win
3.29
30%
Draw
3.98
25%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.81
45%
BTTS No
2.24
Clean Sheet
33%
3.05
21%
4.66
Win to Nil
15%
6.85
5%
18.55
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 10.8 | 12.1 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.3 | 9.3 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Venezia vs Cremonese?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.6%.
How many goals are Venezia and Cremonese expected to score?
The model projects 1.54 expected goals for Venezia and 1.12 for Cremonese, a combined total of 2.65.
How confident is the prediction model for Venezia vs Cremonese?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Venezia come into this having played 72 games, going 32W 17D 23L for 1.57 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-D-W-W.
On the other side, Cremonese sit at 1.21 PPG from 72 outings (22W 21D 29L), a run that reads L-L-W-L-D across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Venezia on 1.57 PPG, Cremonese on 1.21. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Venezia's home form reads 18W 8D 9L across 35 games on their own ground, a 1.77 PPG return.
Away from home, Cremonese have taken 1.29 points per game from 35 outings (11W 12D 12L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Venezia 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
Venezia are averaging 1.57 goals scored and 1.24 conceded per game recently; Cremonese are on 1.10 scored and 1.35 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Venezia have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Last 72 Results — Serie B
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Venezia
Current Season
Cremonese
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Venezia and Cremonese in coming into this match?
Venezia have gone 32W 17D 23L in their last 72 games (1.57 PPG), while Cremonese have gone 22W 21D 29L in their last 72 (1.21 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Venezia at home or Cremonese away?
Venezia's home record (1.77 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Venezia at home: 1.77 PPG; Cremonese away: 1.29 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
4 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to December 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie B. It has been a while since the last meeting — 2 June 2024, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
Venezia's record when hosting Cremonese specifically: 2W 0D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
2
Venezia
1
Draws
1
Cremonese
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Venezia and Cremonese?
From 4 meetings on record, Venezia have won 2, Cremonese have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Venezia and Cremonese last play each other?
They last met on 2 June 2024, when Venezia 1-0 Cremonese.
Who has won more matches between Venezia and Cremonese?
Venezia have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Venezia are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 49% of the time.
Cremonese see a goal before the break in 54% 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.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Venezia 69%, Cremonese 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 63% (Venezia) and 51% (Cremonese). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 43% and 29% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Cremonese in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Venezia home games / Cremonese away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Venezia play Cremonese?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 69% of Venezia's games and 54% of Cremonese's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Venezia vs Cremonese usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 63% of Venezia's matches and 51% of Cremonese's.
Do Venezia and Cremonese tend to score early?
Venezia have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Cremonese in 54% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Venezia edge out Cremonese 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Venezia beat Cremonese 2-1 at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, Regular Season - 35, in the Serie B. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Venezia 1.54 xG and Cremonese 1.12 xG, a combined 2.65. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Venezia attack 1.46 / defence 1.13 against Cremonese attack 0.82 / defence 0.88, drawn from 72/34 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Venezia 45% | Draw 30% | Cremonese 25%, with Venezia to win its most likely call at 45%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 49%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 77% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 55% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Venezia 58%, Cremonese 47%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Venezia's trading profile (72 games, 35 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
Cremonese's trading profile (72 games, 35 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Venezia 1.57 PPG, Cremonese 1.21 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Venezia win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.