Bari vs Virtus Ent. Prediction 1 May 2026
📢 This match features two teams with differing strategies and season objectives. Bari, situated near the bottom of the standings, are eager to climb up and avoid relegation. Virtus Entella, on the other hand, aim to solidify their position in mid-table. Both sides have been inconsistent: Bari have lost four of their last five games, while Virtus Entella alternate between wins and draws. Both teams favor an attacking style of play, promising an exciting encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 30 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Virtus Entella):
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 22 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams SSC Bari and Virtus Entella:
- played 9 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 3, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 7 against 10;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.78, in the 2nd half - 1.11;
- average total goals in the match - 1.89.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
SSC Bari Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Avellino, away team - SSC Bari). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (SSC Bari vs Avellino):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 0 vs 6.
Bari sit in 18th place in the Serie B standings. The team struggles both defensively and offensively, conceding an average of 1.61 goals per match while scoring only 0.92. Their last five games have resulted in one win and four losses, indicating a crisis. However, they often put on high-scoring performances at home.
Match Results: SSC Bari
Virtus Entella Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Virtus Entella, away - Padova). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Virtus Entella vs Padova):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
Virtus Entella currently sit 15th in the league, showcasing a more balanced style of play compared to their opponents. Over their last ten matches, they have secured four wins, drawn twice, and suffered four losses, averaging one goal scored per game while conceding slightly over one goal per match (1.33). On the road, the team struggles to find success; with just one victory in their last nineteen away games, their performance away from home remains a concern.
Match Results: Virtus Entella
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 3, draws - 4.
Statistics: SSC Bari vs Virtus Entella
- matches played in the tournament: 36 vs 36;
- wins: 8 vs 9;
- win percentage: 22% vs 25%;
- losses: 18 vs 15;
- draws: 10 vs 12.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.78, the guests - 1.11;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.89;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: SSC Bari vs Virtus Entella
- average total in the tournament: 2.53 vs 2.28;
- average total goals scored: 0.92 vs 0.94;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.36;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.44 vs 0.58;
- SSC Bari: average total at home in the tournament - 1.17;
- Virtus Entella: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.8) vs 1 (away - 0.4).
- SSC Bari have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Virtus Entella (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: SSC Bari vs Virtus Entella
- number of matches played in the tournament: 36 vs 36;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 19;
- number of BTTS matches for SSC Bari at home - 11 (61%);
- number of BTTS matches for Virtus Entella away - 7 (39%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for SSC Bari at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Virtus Entella away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (58/360, 16.1%);
- SSC Bari at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (4/18, 22.2%);
- Virtus Entella away most often play: 1:1 (4/18, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.88% (odds 5)
0:1 - 10.39% (odds 6.6)
1:0 - 9.58% (odds 7.2)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams find themselves in a challenging position in the standings and are in dire need of points, making a defensive game unlikely. The opponents will be compelled to take risks and create opportunities up front, as a draw may not suffice. It's worth noting that Bari have seen over three goals scored in their last six home matches. Considering this trend and the motivation on both sides, betting on over 2.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.
Betting Tips: SSC Bari - Virtus Entella
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