Match

Cittadella vs Novara: prediction and stats

Serie C - Girone AGirone A - 28Kick-off on February 21, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato, Cittadella

CittadellaNovara

The Footlab model makes Cittadella the favourite at 40%, against 29% for a draw and 31% for Novara. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Cittadella vs Novara?

A very open match: only 26 Elo points separate Cittadella (1,783) and Novara (1,757).

Cittadella win40 %
Draw29 %
Novara win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cittadella have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Novara have 6, 3 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Cittadella
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Pergolettese(home)2-0Serie C - Girone A
Aug 15, 2026Atalanta II(home)2-2Coppa Italia Serie C
Aug 8, 2026Luparense(home)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026Padova(home)0-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 29, 2026Cremonese(away)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Novara
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Juventus U23(away)0-1Serie C - Girone A
Aug 16, 2026Alcione(away)1-0Coppa Italia Serie C
Aug 5, 2026Virtus Entella(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026Sampdoria(away)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Apr 25, 2026Ospitaletto(away)2-0Serie C - Girone A

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Cittadella win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Novara win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 19, 2026Novara 0-1 CittadellaSerie C - Girone A
Dec 14, 2025Cittadella 2-2 NovaraSerie C - Girone A
Sep 30, 2020Cittadella 3-1 NovaraCoppa Italia
Feb 11, 2018Cittadella 1-3 NovaraSerie B
Sep 16, 2017Novara 1-0 CittadellaSerie B
Feb 11, 2017Novara 1-1 CittadellaSerie B

Last archived meeting: Novara vs Cittadella on Apr 19, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Cittadella score 1.2 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Novara score 1.3 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 44% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Cittadella1.21.258/156/15
Novara1.31.158/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Cittadella sit 3rd in Serie C - Girone A (3 points from 1 matches) and Novara sit 18th (0 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Cittadella1100203
18Novara1001010

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Cittadella vs Novara?
The Footlab model makes Cittadella the favourite at 40%, against 29% for a draw and 31% for Novara.
Where and when is Cittadella vs Novara played?
Cittadella vs Novara is played on February 21, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato, in the Serie C - Girone A.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 44% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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