Bari 1908 vs Virtus Entella preview

Italy flag 2025/2026 Serie B, Italy
Stadio Comunale San Nicola Fri, 1 May - 1:00 PM
Serie B
Bari 1908 BAR
Virtus Entella ENT
KICKOFF : Fri, 1 May - 1:00 PM
Round 37 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Serie B regular season of 2025/2026, Bari 1908 host Virtus Entella at Stadio Comunale San Nicola, a matchup pitting a struggling home side against a marginally stronger visitor. Bari sit 19th in the standings with a modest form score of 8, reflecting their challenges this campaign, while Entella hold 15th place and a superior form rating of 17.28. Power metrics underscore Entella's edge, boasting 23.18 against Bari's 15.12, translating to an 8.1-point advantage that positions them as the stronger team overall. Projections mirror this balance, with Entella slightly favored in a closely contested affair. Lacking granular data on efficiency, transitions, or set pieces due to unavailable xG metrics, analysis hinges on these core indicators. Bari's home ground could provide a boost, but Entella's recent momentum suggests they can capitalize on structural superiorities in possession and attack. Expect a tactical battle where defensive solidity will prove decisive.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Virtus Entella possesses a clear structural edge with a power score of 23.18 over Bari 1908's 15.12.
  • Form: Virtus Entella's form score stands at 17.28, significantly higher than Bari 1908's 8.
  • Squad: Bari 1908 rank 19th in Serie B, while Virtus Entella are placed 15th.
  • Efficiency: No efficiency metrics available for either team.
  • Transition: Transition play data unavailable for both Bari 1908 and Virtus Entella.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance data absent due to lack of xG availability.
  • xVariable: Virtus Entella holds an 8.1-point power advantage over Bari 1908.
  • Market: Bari 1908 32.5% (Δ+0%) | Draw 30.1% (Δ+0%) | Virtus Entella 37.5% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Bari 1908 M. Longo
M. Longo
VS
Virtus Entella A. Chiappella
A. Chiappella
0.93
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.12
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Avellino Rank: L
Venezia Rank: L
Monza Rank: L
Modena Rank: W
Carrarese Rank: L
Frosinone Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Calcio Padova Rank: W
Empoli Rank: D
Venezia Rank: D
Mantova Rank: L
Reggiana Rank: W
Pescara Rank: L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 4 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Bari 1908
32.45%
Draw
30.09%
Away Virtus Entella
37.46%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
15.12
23.18
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Bari 1908
Virtus Entella
Power Score
15.12
23.18
League Position
19
15
Global Rank
-
-

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
Bari 1908 — Opponent-weighted form score
Virtus Entella — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Bari 1908 Virtus Entella

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 9 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Bari 1908 BAR Home
9 matches
Virtus Entella ENT Away
Match Record
2
Wins
3
4
Draws
4
3
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
10
10
Goals Conceded
7
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-27T00:25:26+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
May 01, 2026, 01:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Serie B, Italy · Round 37 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadio Comunale San Nicola
Capacity
58300
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

31
Michele Cerofolini
Michele Cerofolini Goalkeeper
12
Davide Marfella
Davide Marfella Goalkeeper
1
Marco Pissardo
Marco Pissardo Goalkeeper
43
Dimitrios Nikolaou
Dimitrios Nikolaou Defender
13
Valerio Mantovani
Valerio Mantovani Defender
25
Raffaele Pucino
Raffaele Pucino Defender
24
Lorenzo Dickmann
Lorenzo Dickmann Defender
51
Andrea Cistana
Andrea Cistana Defender
3
Riccardo Burgio
Riccardo Burgio Defender
26
Cas Odenthal
Cas Odenthal Defender
93
Emile Dorval
Emile Dorval Defender
30
Balla Moussa Manè
Balla Moussa Manè Defender
37
Giacomo Stabile
Giacomo Stabile Defender
29
Matthias Verreth
Matthias Verreth Midfielder
10
Nicola Bellomo
Nicola Bellomo Midfielder
18
Giulio Maggiore
Giulio Maggiore Midfielder
7
Giuseppe Sibilli
Giuseppe Sibilli Midfielder
28
Kevin Piscopo
Kevin Piscopo Midfielder
19
Tomás Lago Pontes Esteves
Tomás Lago Pontes Esteves Midfielder
27
Matthias Braunöder
Matthias Braunöder Midfielder
5
Ebrima Darboe
Ebrima Darboe Midfielder
80
Federico Artioli
Federico Artioli Midfielder
20
Nicolò Cavuoti
Nicolò Cavuoti Midfielder
8
Riccardo Pagano
Riccardo Pagano Midfielder
66
Daouda Traoré
Daouda Traoré Midfielder
9
Christian Gytkjær
Christian Gytkjær Attacker
11
Gabriele Moncini
Gabriele Moncini Attacker
21
Anthony Partipilo
Anthony Partipilo Attacker
90
Marvin Cuni
Marvin Cuni Attacker
17
Emanuele Rao
Emanuele Rao Attacker
49
Giacomo De Pieri
Giacomo De Pieri Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Simone Colombi
Simone Colombi Goalkeeper
22
Federico Del Frate
Federico Del Frate Goalkeeper
99
Ovidijus Šiaulys
Ovidijus Šiaulys Goalkeeper
80
Ruben Rinaldini
Ruben Rinaldini Goalkeeper
6
Andrea Tiritiello
Andrea Tiritiello Defender
15
Ivan Marconi
Ivan Marconi Defender
23
Luca Parodi
Luca Parodi Defender
3
Mattia Alborghetti
Mattia Alborghetti Defender
46
Riccardo Turricchia
Riccardo Turricchia Defender
38
Alessandro Pilati
Alessandro Pilati Defender
57
Tommaso Del Lungo
Tommaso Del Lungo Defender
81
Andrea Nabi Bottaro
Andrea Nabi Bottaro Defender
7
Davide Bariti
Davide Bariti Midfielder
94
Francesco Mezzoni
Francesco Mezzoni Midfielder
4
Marco Emilio Nichetti
Marco Emilio Nichetti Midfielder
77
Antonio Boccadamo
Antonio Boccadamo Midfielder
32
Leonardo Benedetti
Leonardo Benedetti Midfielder
8
Nermin Karic
Nermin Karic Midfielder
5
Niccolò Squizzato
Niccolò Squizzato Midfielder
26
Stefano Di Mario
Stefano Di Mario Midfielder
24
Andrea Franzoni
Andrea Franzoni Midfielder
27
Marco Dalla Vecchia
Marco Dalla Vecchia Midfielder
25
Ernesto Matteazzi
Ernesto Matteazzi Midfielder
10
Luigi Cuppone
Luigi Cuppone Attacker
11
Bernat Guiu Vilanova
Bernat Guiu Vilanova Attacker
17
Mattia Tirelli
Mattia Tirelli Attacker
9
Davide Pio Stabile
Davide Pio Stabile Attacker
19
Alessandro Debenedetti
Alessandro Debenedetti Attacker

CONCLUSION

Virtus Entella arrive with tangible advantages in power rating and form, positioning them to challenge Bari 1908 effectively on their home turf. Bari's lower league standing and weaker metrics highlight vulnerabilities, particularly in maintaining structure against a more potent opponent. Without specialized stats on set pieces or efficiency, the contest likely pivots on Entella's ability to convert superior form into control. Home support may fuel Bari's resolve, yet Entella's 8.1-point edge suggests they can edge a narrow victory in this balanced Serie B encounter.