Avellino vs Arezzo preview

Italy flag 2026/2027 Serie B, Italy
Stadio Partenio-Adriano Lombardi
Serie B
AvellinoAVE
1 2
ArezzoARE
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
Goal
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Goal
Pietro Cianci - 56' (P)

CONTEXT

Avellino welcomed Arezzo for a competitive encounter that began with the home side asserting early control. Avellino took the lead before halftime and held a 1-0 advantage at the break. The second half brought a shift as Arezzo mounted a comeback to secure the victory. Possession favored Avellino at 60 percent compared to Arezzo's 40 percent. No red cards were shown to either side throughout the contest. The stronger pre-match side Avellino could not maintain their advantage after the interval. Arezzo's response proved decisive in overturning the deficit and claiming the points on the road.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Avellino 1-2 Arezzo. Arezzo showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with second-half developments.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be evaluated due to missing metrics.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations stayed undetermined without available data.
  • Event impact: Second-half events enabled Arezzo to overcome the halftime deficit.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued and therefore no distortion occurred.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Drigo
M. Drigo
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
D. Bindoni
D. Bindoni
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Della Mea
S. Della Mea
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Guida
M. Guida
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Avellino A. Nesta
A. Nesta
VS
Arezzo C. Bucchi
C. Bucchi
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Catanzaro Rank: 63 L
Modena Rank: 59 W
Empoli Rank: 59 L
Bari 1908 Rank: 54 W
Mantova Rank: 59 W
Catanzaro Rank: 63 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
54.55
47.13
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Avellino
Arezzo
Power Score
54.55
47.13
League Position
16
4
Global Rank
708
568

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Avellino — Opponent-weighted form score
Arezzo — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Avellino Arezzo

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Avellino

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Arezzo

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Avellino ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Arezzo
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
22.33
46.75
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
46.75
22.33
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Avellino -2.22 Efficiency Index
vs
Arezzo +2.22 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Avellino
Arezzo
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Avellino ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Arezzo
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Avellino Arezzo
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Avellino Arezzo
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Avellino
Arezzo
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Avellino
vs
Arezzo
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Avellino Arezzo
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Avellino 0.23
Arezzo 0.30
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Avellino Arezzo
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Avellino 0.04
Arezzo 0.02
Avellino
Arezzo
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • AVE had peak pressure around 73'.
  • AVE started the game with stronger pressure.
AVE Pressure ARE Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AVE reached the top pressure at 73' (72.94).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Serie B, Italy · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadio Partenio-Adriano Lombardi
Capacity
26542
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mattia Drigo
Daniele Bindoni
Simone Della Mea
Marco Guida

Statistics

Possession
AVE
56%
ARE
44%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 2
5 Shots 8
48 Dangerous attacks 54
60 Possession 40
4 Corners 2
16 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

46 Ball Safe 36
0 Penalties 1
9 Goal Kicks 11
4 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 4
12 Throwins 22
1 Assists 1
1 Injuries 0
9 Dribble Attempts 12
4 Successful Dribbles 6
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

91 Attacks 79
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

47 Long Passes 63
552 Passes 353
488 Successful Passes 286
88 Successful Passes Percentage 81
10 Key Passes 11
32 Successful Long Passes 33
68 Successful Long Passes Percentage 52

Defensive

1 Saves 2
10 Tackles 14
6 Interceptions 12
55 Duels Won 40

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 24
7 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

0 Offsides 2
11 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Mattia Drigo

Starting XI ▼

50
Tommaso Martinelli
Tommaso Martinelli Goalkeeper
6.22
4
Armando Izzo
Armando Izzo Defender
6.94
27
Brando Moruzzi
Brando Moruzzi Defender
6.36
3
Marco Sala
Marco Sala
Defender64'
6.08
29
Tommaso Cancellotti
Tommaso Cancellotti Defender
7.01
44
Lorenco Simic
Lorenco Simic Defender
7.32
6
Luca Palmiero
Luca Palmiero (C) Midfielder
6.85
10
Raffaele Russo
Raffaele Russo Midfielder
8.53
14
Tommaso Biasci
Tommaso Biasci Midfielder
6.52
7
Luca Pandolfi
Luca Pandolfi
Attacker83'
6.43
20
Martin Palumbo
Martin Palumbo Midfielder
6.98
8
Luca Di Maggio
Luca Di Maggio
Midfielder63'
6.48
39
Michele Besaggio
Michele Besaggio Midfielder
6.37
24
Dimitrios Sounas
Dimitrios Sounas
Midfielder64'
6.37
11
Daniel Fila
Daniel Fila Attacker
6.5
99
Andrea Favilli
Andrea Favilli
Attacker12'
6.45
Referee : Mattia Drigo

Starting XI ▼

14
Alessandro Nunziante
Alessandro Nunziante Goalkeeper
6.65
5
Julián Illanes
Julián Illanes Defender
6.76
6
Alessandro Renzi
Alessandro Renzi Defender
6.5
13
Matteo Gilli
Matteo Gilli Defender
7.06
37
Samuele Righetti
Samuele Righetti Defender
7.55
16
Mattia Sala
Mattia Sala Midfielder
7.02
8
Eklu Shaka Mawuli
Eklu Shaka Mawuli
Midfielder66'
6.41
17
Artur Ioniță
Artur Ioniță (C) Midfielder
7.11
21
Camillo Tavernelli
Camillo Tavernelli Midfielder
6.86
78
Gennaro Iaccarino
Gennaro Iaccarino Midfielder
7.16
23
Mattia Viviani
Mattia Viviani
Midfielder82'
6.48
30
Alessandro Arena
Alessandro Arena Attacker
7.22
10
Emiliano Pattarello
Emiliano Pattarello
Attacker77'
6.75
71
Pietro Cianci
Pietro Cianci Attacker
6.98
11
Muhamed Varela Djamanca
Muhamed Varela Djamanca
Attacker77'
6.68

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Artur Ioniță
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Luca Pandolfi → Tommaso Biasci
9th Substitution
83'
82'
Event
Mattia Viviani → Gennaro Iaccarino
8th Substitution
Event
Luca Palmiero
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
78'
77'
Event
Muhamed Varela Djamanca → Pietro Cianci
6th Substitution
77'
Event
Emiliano Pattarello → Alessandro Arena
7th Substitution
66'
Event
Eklu Shaka Mawuli → Mattia Sala
5th Substitution
Event
Marco Sala → Brando Moruzzi
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Dimitrios Sounas → Michele Besaggio
4th Substitution
64'
Event
Luca Di Maggio → Martin Palumbo
2nd Substitution
63'
63'
Event
Mattia Sala
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
56'
Event
Pietro Cianci
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Michele Besaggio
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
54'
1ST-HALF
Event
Raffaele Russo
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
15'
Event
Andrea Favilli → Daniel Fila
1st Substitution
12'
8'
Event
Gennaro Iaccarino
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Luca Pandolfi takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Andrea Favilli takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Artur Ionita Head Shot Goal
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
82
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
78
Update Update
Luca Pandolfi comes on for Tommaso Biasci.
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luca Palmiero receives a yellow card.
77
Update Update
Muhamed Varela Djamanca comes on for Pietro Cianci.
69
Update Update
Emiliano Pattarello comes on for Alessandro Arena.
69
Attempt Attempt
Raffaele Russo attempts a header but misses the shot.
66
Attempt Attempt
Raffaele Russo attempts a header but misses the shot.
64
Update Update
Shaka Mawuli Eklu replaces Marco Sala.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
64
Update Update
Luca Pandolfi comes on for Tommaso Biasci.
63
Update Update
On comes Mattia Viviani, off goes Gennaro Iaccarino.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luca Palmiero receives a yellow card.
60
Attempt Attempt
Raffaele Russo attempts a header but misses the shot.
59
Update Update
Shaka Mawuli Eklu comes on for Marco Sala.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Shaka Mawuli Eklu comes on for Marco Sala.
58
Update Update
Shaka Mawuli Eklu comes on for Marco Sala.
58
Attempt Attempt
Luca Di Maggio takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
58
Substitution Substitution
Marco Sala is substituted off for Brando Moruzzi.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Shaka Mawuli Eklu comes on for Marco Sala.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Luca Di Maggio takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
54
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Marco Sala comes off, and Brando Moruzzi comes on.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marco Sala receives a yellow card.
53
Attempt Attempt
Gennaro Iaccarino takes a right-footed shot but misses.
52
Attempt Attempt
Andrea Favilli takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
49
Attempt Attempt
Alessandro Arena takes a left-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Pietro Cianci takes a left-footed shot but misses.
45
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
45
Attempt Attempt
Gennaro Iaccarino takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Camillo Tavernelli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
41
Attempt Attempt
Mattia Sala takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
40
Attempt Attempt
Alessandro Arena's left-footed shot is saved.
39
Attempt Attempt
Alessandro Arena's left-footed shot is saved.
39
Attempt Attempt
Camillo Tavernelli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Julian Illanes Minucci takes a shot with his head but misses.
37
Attempt Attempt
Mattia Sala takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Samuele Righetti with his left foot is blocked.
29
Attempt Attempt
Alessandro Arena takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
19
Attempt Attempt
Andrea Favilli takes a left-footed shot but misses.
15
Attempt Attempt
Alessandro Arena's left-footed shot is blocked.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Raffaele Russo scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Martin Palumbo.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Raffaele Russo scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Martin Palumbo.
12
Attempt Attempt
Tommaso Biasci attempts a header but misses the shot.
8
Attempt Attempt
Matteo Gilli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Mattia Drigo.

CONCLUSION

Arezzo completed a turnaround after trailing at the interval to defeat Avellino 1-2. The visitors capitalized on opportunities in the second period while maintaining defensive organization. Avellino controlled more of the ball yet failed to convert that dominance into additional goals. The absence of dismissals allowed both teams to contest the full ninety minutes without numerical disadvantage. Arezzo's resilience on the road highlighted their ability to adapt under pressure. This result leaves Avellino reflecting on missed chances after their strong opening. Arezzo will take confidence from the comeback performance into upcoming fixtures.