Balanced ball game between Fidelis Andria and Virtus Francavilla expected

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Competition: Italy Serie C: Girone C
Competition: Wed 01.February
Match begins: 20:00 (UTC)
Venue: Stadio Degli Ulivi (9140 seats)

Fidelis Andria are depending on their home advantage to assist them to do well in this meeting with Virtus Francavilla. Who wins at Stadio Degli Ulivi?

Insights:
  • Fidelis Andria is in the worst form (0-2-4)
  • Virtus Francavilla have the fewest points (2) away in Serie C: Girone C

There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.

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Fidelis Andria form and stats

Fidelis Andria, who have the the worst goal difference (-17) in Serie C: Girone C, have played 12 Serie C: Girone C games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-5-4 (wins-draws-losses). Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.

In their previous game, the manager Trocini led his Fidelis Andria to a defeat away at Picerno. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Stadio Degli Ulivi.

In the match before that, Fidelis Andria hosted Taranto and drew the game 0-0.

This is expected to be a close game, with Fidelis Andria perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Fidelis Andria as a small favourite), we find 14 games. Fidelis has won 4 of these, drawn 7 and lost 3.

There will be little rest for Fidelis Andria after this match as they are travelling to Catanzaro for a Serie C: Girone C game in only four days.

The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Fidelis here at Stadio Degli Ulivi in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (10 from 12 games). It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. 13 goals have been conceded.

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Virtus Francavilla form and stats

There's been little loot from Virtus Francavilla's travels as they have only collected 2 points from 12 away games in the Serie C: Girone C. Virtus Francavilla only have 0 wins to counter their 10 defeats and 2 draws. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Virtus Francavilla have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone twelve consecutive matches without winning on the road.

Virtus Francavilla had fun at their own home (Stadio Degli Ulivi) last time out, beating Nuova Monterosi 3-0. Pierno, Maiorino and Patierno scored.

A 0-2 defeat away at Gelbison before that.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Francavilla playing away and similar expectations, we found 14 relevant matches. Results were 3 Virtus Francavilla wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats.

A new game in only four days for Virtus Francavilla, the Serie C: Girone C home match versus SSC Giugliano. Busy days.

The visitors have scored 8 goals from 12 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. The Francavilla manager Calabro has some worries about the defense as 25 goals have been conceded in these travels.

Head 2 Head

The most recent recorded result involving both these sides is the Virtus Francavilla - Fidelis Andria 2-1 played not long ago this season. As for the last four games between these two teams, there's one Fidelis Andria victory, zero draws and three Virtus Francavilla wins. Over/under statistics; two of these games ended with three goals or more, two matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

Virtus FrancavillaC. Patierno
C. Patierno
13 goals
FidelisD. Bolsius
D. Bolsius
5 goals
Virtus FrancavillaM. Otávio Mendes
M. Otávio Mendes
5 goals

Fidelis Andria missing players

Virtus Francavilla missing players

Fidelis Andria Virtus Francavilla
Total Home vs mid Statistics Stat vs low Away Total
24 12 5 Played P 5 12 24
3 3 1 Won W 0 0 9
8 5 2 Drew D 2 2 4
13 4 2 Lost L 3 10 11
18 10 4 Scored S 6 8 30
35 13 6 Conceded C 10 25 34
83% 83% 80% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 100% 96%
71% 67% 80% Over 1.5 O 1.5 100% 83% 75%
50% 33% 40% Over 2.5 O 2.5 80% 58% 58%
17% 8% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 40% 25% 25%
0% 0% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 8% 12%
46% 33% 40% BTTS BTTS 80% 50% 50%
29% 42% 40% Clean Sheets C S 0% 0% 25%
42% 42% 40% Failed to Score F T 20% 50% 29%
 
4.1 4.9 3.8 Corners for (avg) C F 7.8 6 5.3
3.2 2.3 2 Corners against (avg) C A 2.8 3.8 4.5
2.6 2.7 2.8 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 2.2 2.7 3.1
1 1 1 Red cards R C 1 2 3
 
9.6 10.3 7.6 Shots (avg) S ( 12.6 9.9 9.7
3.1 3.1 2 Shots on Target (avg) S O 4.6 3 3.5
24% 27% 40% Goal Efficiency G E 26% 22% 36%
 
8.5 6 4 Shots against (avg) S A 8.6 11.1 11
3.7 3 1.8 Shots on Target against (avg) S O 3 4.2 4
Key stats in Serie C: Girone C this season:
  • Fidelis Andria have the most dropped points from leading position (18) in Serie C: Girone C
  • Fidelis Andria have the the worst goal difference (-17) in Serie C: Girone C
  • Fidelis Andria have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
  • Fidelis Andria is in the worst form (0-2-4)
  • Virtus Francavilla have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
  • Virtus Francavilla have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
  • Virtus Francavilla have the fewest points (2) away in Serie C: Girone C
  • Virtus Francavilla have the most conceded goals (25) away in Serie C: Girone C
  • Virtus Francavilla have yet to win a game away.
  • Virtus Francavilla haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Catanzaro 24 20 4 0 63 9 12 12 0 0 40 4 12 8 4 0 23 5 54 64
2 Crotone 24 17 5 2 38 17 12 10 2 0 16 2 12 7 3 2 22 15 21 56
3 Pescara 24 13 3 8 34 28 13 6 2 5 14 16 11 7 1 3 20 12 6 42
4 Juve Stabia 24 10 6 8 22 20 11 5 3 3 12 8 13 5 3 5 10 12 2 36
5 Foggia 24 10 5 9 35 31 11 5 2 4 15 15 13 5 3 5 20 16 4 35
6 Picerno 24 9 8 7 27 25 12 6 3 3 17 11 12 3 5 4 10 14 2 35
7 Audace Cerignola 23 9 7 7 29 26 12 7 3 2 20 8 11 2 4 5 9 18 3 34
8 SSC Giugliano 24 8 9 7 32 29 12 5 5 2 21 14 12 3 4 5 11 15 3 33
9 Virtus Francavilla 24 9 4 11 30 34 12 9 2 1 22 9 12 0 2 10 8 25 -4 31
10 Monopoli 23 8 6 9 26 24 12 6 0 6 15 13 11 2 6 3 11 11 2 30
11 Avellino 24 7 9 8 23 22 12 5 6 1 13 5 12 2 3 7 10 17 1 30
12 Latina 24 7 9 8 25 32 11 4 3 4 8 12 13 3 6 4 17 20 -7 30
13 Taranto 24 8 6 10 19 29 12 6 4 2 12 8 12 2 2 8 7 21 -10 30
14 Potenza Calcio 24 5 14 5 28 34 11 4 6 1 18 13 13 1 8 4 10 21 -6 29
15 Gelbison 24 6 10 8 18 23 12 4 5 3 12 11 12 2 5 5 6 12 -5 28
16 Nuova Monterosi 24 6 8 10 28 33 12 3 6 3 16 15 12 3 2 7 12 18 -5 26
17 Turris 24 5 8 11 28 41 13 1 6 6 14 25 11 4 2 5 14 16 -13 23
18 ACR Messina 24 6 3 15 22 37 13 5 3 5 18 16 11 1 0 10 4 21 -15 21
19 Fidelis Andria 24 3 8 13 18 35 12 3 5 4 10 13 12 0 3 9 8 22 -17 17
20 Viterbese 24 3 8 13 22 38 12 2 4 6 14 22 12 1 4 7 8 16 -16 15

Read more about Serie C: Girone C

Serie C is the third highest level in the Italian football league. It is divided into three geographical divisions; North East, North West and South. These are often referred to as Girone (or group) A, B, C. Each group holds 20 teams who play 38 fixtures each to create a final league table.