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Virtus Francavilla vs Melfi - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Lega Pro - Group C 2016/2017
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Match Events

37'
Sub
Marano F. In: Demontis A.
Out: Marano F.
48' Event
De Vena A.
50'
Sub
Gammone A. In: De Giosa R.
Out: Gammone A.

AI Match Summary

Melfi in this Lega Pro - Group C 2016/2017 matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Melfi.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%
Virtus Francavilla
15%
Draws
21%
Melfi
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Virtus Francavilla

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Virtus Francavilla lately — more wins on the board than Melfi.
  • Win probability leans Virtus Francavilla's way, sitting at 80%.
  • Regular Lega Pro - Group C 2016/2017 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors Virtus Francavilla here — 2 wins from the last 3 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 52%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30%
Virtus Francavilla Clean Sheet 68%
Melfi Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Virtus Francavilla Melfi
Matches Played 33 29
Wins 15 6
Draws 10 5
Losses 8 18
Goals Scored 1.45 0.72
Goals Conceded 1.15 1.62
Expected Goals (xG) 1.05 1.02
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 13, 2026 Serie D - Group H
Melfi vs Virtus Francavilla
0:1
Mar 19, 2017 Serie C - Group C
Virtus Francavilla vs Melfi
0:1
Oct 30, 2016 Serie C - Group C
Melfi vs Virtus Francavilla
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Virtus Francavilla Compare

Avg xG / game 0.81
Avg xA / game 0.53

Melfi Compare

Top Goalscorer De Vena A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.93
Avg xA / game 0.57

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Virtus Francavilla 86 / 100
Melfi 11 / 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
Virtus Francavilla Melfi

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Virtus Francavilla 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

Virtus Francavilla found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (33 games).

Defensive concern: Melfi conceded in 76% of 29 recent games.

Recent resilience: Virtus Francavilla stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Difficult form: Melfi registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Virtus Francavilla VS Melfi
1.25 Goals Scored 0.29
1.75 Goals Conceded 0.86
75% Over 1.5 29%
63% Over 2.5 14%
50% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Virtus Francavilla

(Home)
07 Oct
Virtus Francavilla
3 : 0
Gravina
04 Oct
Gravina
4 : 2
Virtus Francavilla
27 Sept
Virtus Francavilla
2 : 1
San Felice Gladiator
20 Sept
Martina Calcio
1 : 2
Virtus Francavilla
16 Sept
Virtus Francavilla
2 : 1
Brindisi
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Melfi

(Away)
04 Oct
Melfi
0 : 1
Nocerina
27 Sept
Ebolitana
1 : 0
Melfi
20 Sept
Melfi
2 : 1
Francavilla
16 Sept
A.C.D. Nardo
0 : 0
Melfi
13 Sept
Melfi
0 : 1
Virtus Francavilla
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Foggia 38 25 10 3 70:29 85
2 Lecce 38 21 11 6 62:36 74
3 Matera 38 18 11 9 71:44 65
4 Juve Stabia 38 18 10 10 65:43 64
5 Virtus Francavilla 38 16 9 13 47:45 57
6 Siracusa 38 16 9 13 47:43 57
7 Cosenza 38 15 10 13 57:46 55
8 Paganese 38 14 9 15 51:45 50
9 Casertana 38 13 12 13 38:42 49
10 Fondi 38 11 17 10 49:46 49
11 Catania 38 14 12 12 40:36 47
12 Fidelis Andria 38 10 17 11 30:33 47
13 Reggina 38 10 15 13 44:54 45
14 ACR Messina 38 12 10 16 38:52 44
15 Monopoli 38 9 15 14 42:54 42
16 Akragas 38 9 12 17 30:47 39
17 Vibonese 38 9 12 17 27:46 39
18 Catanzaro 38 9 11 18 36:49 38
19 Melfi 38 9 8 21 38:68 34
20 Taranto 38 6 12 20 25:49 30
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