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Novara vs Cittadella

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Serie C - Group A 2025/2026 Stadio Silvio Piola, Novara
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Match Events

32'
Ledonne N.
34' Event
Pavan N.
48'
Sub
Lartey S. In: Scarpetta J.
Out: Lartey S.

AI Match Summary

Cittadella in this Serie C - Group A 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Cittadella.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

46%
Novara
15%
Draws
39%
Cittadella
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Novara

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Novara haven't matched Cittadella's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Novara's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Regular Serie C - Group A 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 63%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.2%
Novara Clean Sheet 68%
Cittadella Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Novara Cittadella
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 10 13
Draws 11 8
Losses 8 9
Goals Scored 1.21 1.43
Goals Conceded 1.1 1.37
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 19, 2026 Serie C - Group A
Novara vs Cittadella
0:1
Dec 14, 2025 Serie C - Group A
Cittadella vs Novara
2:2
Sep 30, 2020 Coppa Italia
Cittadella vs Novara
3:1
Feb 11, 2018 Serie B
Cittadella vs Novara
1:3
Sep 16, 2017 Serie B
Novara vs Cittadella
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Novara Compare

Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59

Cittadella Compare

Top Goalscorer Pavan N.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.59

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Novara 59 / 100
Cittadella 22 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Novara Cittadella

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Novara Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Cittadella has conceded goals in 80% of their last 30 outings.

Novara's goal record stands at 76% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Games between these two average 2.80 goals.

Solid form: Novara remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Novara VS Cittadella
1.13 Goals Scored 1.13
1 Goals Conceded 1.25
63% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Novara

(Home)
16 Aug
Alcione Milano
0 : 1
Novara
05 Aug
Entella
2 : 1
Novara
01 Aug
Sampdoria
1 : 2
Novara
26 Jul
Novara
2 : 1
Inter U23
25 Apr
Ospitaletto
0 : 2
Novara
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Cittadella

(Away)
15 Aug
Cittadella
3 : 2
Atalanta U23
08 Aug
Cittadella
1 : 0
Luparense FC
01 Aug
Cittadella
0 : 2
Padova
29 Jul
Cremonese
1 : 1
Cittadella
25 Jul
Torino
0 : 1
Cittadella
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vicenza 38 27 8 3 69:26 89
2 Union Brescia 38 19 12 7 49:24 69
3 Renate 38 17 13 8 53:37 64
4 Lecco 38 18 10 10 47:34 64
5 Trento 38 16 15 7 58:42 63
6 Cittadella 38 17 8 13 45:43 59
7 Lumezzane 38 14 14 10 46:39 56
8 Alcione Milano 38 15 10 13 35:28 55
9 Arzignano 38 15 8 15 50:48 53
10 Giana Erminio 38 14 10 14 38:39 52
11 AlbinoLeffe 38 13 11 14 51:49 50
12 Inter U23 38 12 12 14 40:41 48
13 Novara 38 9 20 9 40:39 47
14 Pro Vercelli 38 13 7 18 39:55 46
15 Ospitaletto 38 10 15 13 41:43 45
16 Pergolettese 38 10 11 17 37:50 41
17 Dolomiti Bellunesi 38 10 10 18 38:61 40
18 Virtus Verona 38 3 16 19 34:62 25
19 Pro Patria 38 4 11 23 34:70 23
20 Triestina 38 9 9 20 45:59 12
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