01 · 2 legs
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- Double chance Südtirol or draw (X2)66%
- Over 1.5 goals77%
Serie BStadio Ciro Vigorito, Benevento28°0,5 mm16 km/h
Läs på svenskaErik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work
TEXT: Benevento's defense will be under scrutiny as they face a Südtirol side that thrives on counter-attacks and precision crossing. The stats are revealing: Benevento's expected goals against (xGA) sit at a worrying 1.7 per match, which could spell trouble against a Südtirol team adept at exploiting defensive lapses. Südtirol, in contrast, have managed to keep their xGA at a mere 0.86, indicative of their defensive discipline.
The numbers paint a compelling picture. Südtirol not only have the upper hand in points with three compared to Benevento's zero, but they also lead in expected points, suggesting their early-season form is not a fluke. Benevento's expected goals (xG) of 0.92 per match is higher than Südtirol's 0.57, offering a flicker of hope for the hosts if they can capitalize on their chances. Yet, with the visitors' robust defensive setup, opportunities might be scarce.
Model probabilities lean towards Südtirol with a 40% chance of victory, backed by the most likely scorelines favoring a 1-1, 0-1, or 1-2 outcome. Even though the odds of both teams scoring sit at 56%, the prospect of Südtirol's defensive resilience suggests a low-scoring affair is plausible. The over 2.5 goals metric at 52% shows a slight tendency towards more goals, but against Südtirol's structured defense, this might not manifest.
For the value hunters, Südtirol's victory at odds of 3.6 on Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet offers a 45% edge according to the model, marking a rare opportunity for a calculated risk. With Südtirol's defensive control and Benevento's vulnerability at the back, a 1-1 draw is the single most likely scoreline, though a narrow win for the visitors remains a strong possibility, underscoring the potential value in backing Südtirol.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · Benevento | X | 2 · Südtirol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.95 | 3.10 | EV+ 57% 3.90 |
| Betsson | 1.95 | 3.10 | EV+ 57% 3.90 |
| Nordicbet | 1.95 | 3.10 | EV+ 57% 3.90 |
| Pinnacle | 2.09 | 3.20 | EV+ 63% 4.05 |
Odds updated 30 Aug, 11:35
2.02 → 2.09
3.20 → 3.20
4.03 → 4.05
Pinnacle · 10 recorded price levels · 24/08/2026 → 30/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Benevento | Südtirol |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 0 | 3 |
| xPoints | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| xG per match | 0.92 | 0.57 |
| xGA per match | 1.7 | 0.86 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Playing style | Benevento | Südtirol |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.22 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.66 | 0.18 |
| xT per match | 0.8 | 0.46 |
| xTA per match | 0.77 | 1.4 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 16 | 11 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.2 | 0.38 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.18 | 0.39 |
| Entries into the box per match | 19 | 3 |
| Entries into the box against | 7 | 17 |
| Pass completion % | 0.83 | 0.76 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Passes per match | 391 | 318 |
| Passes against per match | 366 | 331 |
| Switches of play per match | 30.9 | 18.2 |
| Long balls per match | 31 | 22 |
| Set pieces | Benevento | Südtirol |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.08 | 0 |
| Corners per match | 8.2 | 0.96 |
| Corners against per match | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| xG per corner | 0 | 0 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.1 | 0.02 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.5 | 0 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.75 | 0.4 |
| Other | Benevento | Südtirol |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.82 | 0.66 |
| The goalkeepers | Gianmarco Vannucchi (Benevento) | Alessandro Plizzari (Südtirol) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Save % | 50% | 100% |
| xG prevented | 16% | 100% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Südtirol a 40% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Benevento 32%, draw 28%, Südtirol 40%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 52% and under at 48%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 56% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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