Saturday , 14 November 2026

FC Crotone vs Benevento Calcio, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2020-21
FC Crotone
4 – 1
Full Time
Benevento Calcio
Sun 17 Jan 2021 · 14:00 UTC Stadio Ezio Scida HT 45+4' · FT 45+4'
Y 44' Artur Ionita
R 66' Marco Sau
Y 71' Federico Barba
Y 83' Bryan Dabo
Junior Messias 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Crotone vs Benevento Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Ezio Scida.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Bresmes
  • Referee Federico Dionisi
  • Referee Manuel Robilotta
  • Referee Simone Sozza

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SS Lazio 11 29
2 FC Internazionale Milano 11 28
3 AS Roma 11 27
4 AC Milan 11 24
5 Como 1907 11 23
6 Frosinone Calcio 11 20
7 Juventus FC 11 18
8 Bologna FC 1909 11 17
9 Cagliari Calcio 11 16
10 SSC Napoli 11 15
11 Torino FC 11 14
12 Atalanta BC 11 14
13 Genoa CFC 11 13
14 US Lecce 11 10
15 ACF Fiorentina 11 9
16 Parma Calcio 1913 11 8
17 US Sassuolo Calcio 11 8
18 AC Monza 11 7
19 Venezia FC 11 6
20 Udinese Calcio 11 5

Head-to-Head

1
1
FC Crotone 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals Benevento Calcio
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-17 FC Crotone 4–1 Benevento Calcio

Recent Form

FC Crotone
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan Benevento Calcio H 4–1 W
10 Jan Hellas Verona FC A 1–2 L
06 Jan AS Roma H 1–3 L
03 Jan FC Internazionale Milano A 2–6 L
22 Dec Parma Calcio 1913 H 2–1 W
19 Dec UC Sampdoria A 1–3 L
Benevento Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan FC Crotone A 1–4 L
09 Jan Atalanta BC H 1–4 L
06 Jan Cagliari Calcio A 2–1 W
03 Jan AC Milan H 0–2 L
23 Dec Udinese Calcio A 2–0 W
20 Dec Genoa CFC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadio Ezio Scida!
  • 4' Kamil Glik is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 9' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Crotone in their trying to find a way past Benevento Calcio's compact .
  • 14' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luca Caldirola made 422 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Crotone side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 29' The Nigeria Simeon Nwankwo breaks the deadlock on 29 minutes. 1-1!
  • 34' FC Crotone currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 39' FC Crotone are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 40' It is a substitution in Benevento Calcio team. Roberto Insigne is replaced by Gianluca Caprari on 40 minute.
  • 44' Artur Ionita was booked on 44.
  • 49' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 54' What a moment for Simeon Nwankwo! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Crotone and Benevento Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 65' A tactical swap from Benevento Calcio — Andres Tello on, Artur Ionita off on 65 minutes.
  • 65' GOAL! Milos Vulic fires home to make it 3-1!
  • 66' Andres Tello is replacing Artur Ionita for the Benevento Calcio side.
  • 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Marco Sau.
  • 70' It is a substitution in FC Crotone team. Emmanuel Riviere is replaced by Eduardo on 70 minute.
  • 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Federico Barba on 71 minutes.
  • 75' Benevento Calcio ring the changes. Riccardo Improta has done his job and it is now time for Iago Falque to step up.
  • 80' Antonio Mazzotta is replacing Pedro Pereira for the FC Crotone side.
  • 82' Iago Falque does the damage! The net is bulging and Benevento Calcio surge ahead!
  • 83' The referee shows Benevento Calcio player a Yellow card on 83.
  • 84' A tactical swap from FC Crotone — Luis Rojas on, Niccolo Zanellato off on 84 minutes.
  • 87' Controversy at the stadium! Junior Messias argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Crotone take all three points.

Lineups

FC Crotone Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giovanni Stroppa

Benevento Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Filippo Inzaghi

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.19 FC Crotone xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Benevento Calcio xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Crotone56% Draw23% Benevento Calcio21%
Actual: FC Crotone win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

FC Crotone or Draw
78%
Draw or Benevento Calcio
44%
FC Crotone or Benevento Calcio
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Crotone42% Draw40% Benevento Calcio18%
Actual: FC Crotone win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.2%
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — FC Crotone

Handicap FC Crotone covers Push Benevento Calcio covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 17% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 21% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

FC Crotone keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Benevento Calcio keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.