The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Virtus Francavilla are in the 12th position while the guesting Avellino worry at 14th.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Virtus Francavilla form and stats
The story so far in the Serie C: Girone C for Virtus Francavilla at their home stadium (Stadio Giovanni Paolo II) is 4 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats.
In their previous game, the manager B. Trocini led his Virtus Francavilla to a defeat in the Serie C: Girone C match away at Bari 1908. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Stadio Giovanni Paolo II. Ahead of that match, Virtus Francavilla won a home game hosting Paganese (2-0).
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Virtus Francavilla have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 15 matches with the results: Won four Drawn eight Lost three.
A decent goal production from Virtus Francavilla in their home games so far, with 17 goals from 11 league matches. Virtus Francavilla have conceded 13 in these home matches.
Avellino form and stats
The visitors are W5-D1-L6 on the road this term. That's in the Serie C: Girone C.
It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Bisceglie (placed 17th) in their previous outing. The Serie C: Girone C match ended in a draw 1-1. Ahead of that game was the 1-1 draw at home against Picerno.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Avellino playing away and similar expectations, we found twelve relevant matches. Results were four Avellino wins, five draws and three defeats.
Avellino find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 12 goals from 12 away fixtures in the league. 17 goals have been conceded by Avellino in these games.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Avellino - Virtus Francavilla 0-1.Top Goalscorers
  L. Perez 8 goals |  F. Vázquez 7 goals |   A. Di Paolantonio 6 goals |
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| Virtus Francavilla | Avellino | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 24 | 11 | 2 | Played | P | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 29 | 17 | 7 | Scored | S | 3 | 12 | 28 |
| 31 | 13 | 3 | Conceded | C | 11 | 17 | 35 |
| 92% | 91% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| 75% | 73% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 67% | 71% |
| 38% | 27% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 33% | 38% |
| 17% | 18% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 8% | 18% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| 58% | 55% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 42% | 50% |
| 29% | 36% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 33% | 25% |
| 21% | 18% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 25% | 29% |
| 4.6 | 5.6 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.7 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| 4.9 | 4.5 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 230 | 123 | 33 | Total Shots | T S | 47 | 90 | 250 |
| 89 | 48 | 11 | Shots on Target | S O | 20 | 35 | 95 |
| 33% | 35% | 64% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 15% | 34% | 29% |
- Avellino have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Avellino haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Virtus Francavilla have won significantly more corners at home than 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 | Reggina | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 30 | 53 |
| 2 | Bari 1908 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 43 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 26 | 50 |
| 3 | Ternana | 24 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 48 |
| 4 | Monopoli | 24 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 32 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 47 |
| 5 | Potenza Calcio | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 45 |
| 6 | Catanzaro | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 38 |
| 7 | Teramo | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 37 |
| 8 | Catania | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 28 | -3 | 33 |
| 9 | Viterbese Castrense | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 32 |
| 10 | Cavese | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 31 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 22 | -10 | 32 |
| 11 | Paganese | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 30 |
| 12 | Virtus Francavilla | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 31 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -2 | 30 |
| 13 | Casertana | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 29 |
| 14 | Avellino | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 35 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | -7 | 29 |
| 15 | Vibonese | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 39 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 22 | 9 | 28 |
| 16 | Picerno | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 19 | -5 | 25 |
| 17 | Bisceglie | 24 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 34 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -15 | 18 |
| 18 | Rende | 24 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 44 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 30 | -28 | 15 |
| 19 | Sicula Leonzio | 24 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 17 | -22 | 13 |
| 20 | FC Rieti | 23 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 25 | 52 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 30 | -27 | 12 |