Modena vs Frosinone Prediction, Preview and Stats

Italy flag 2025/2026 Serie B, Italy
Stadio Alberto Braglia Sat, 18 Apr - 1:00 PM
Serie B
Modena MOD
1 Winner 2
Frosinone FRO
Full Time Sat, 18 Apr 1:00 PM
Round 35 Regular Season
Yanis Massolin - 41'
Goal
|
Goal
Farès Ghedjemis - 60', 52'

CONTEXT

In a gripping Serie B clash at Modena's home ground, the hosts surged ahead 1-0 by halftime, capitalizing on early momentum against Frosinone. Yet, the visitors, pegged as the stronger outfit, flipped the script in the second half with two clinical strikes, clinching a 2-1 triumph. Possession balanced perfectly at 50-50, underscoring a tactical stalemate that Frosinone broke through superior finishing. Absent xG metrics limit deeper chance analysis, but the 63.1% significant structural deviation tilted heavily toward Frosinone, whose performance aligned seamlessly with pre-match evaluations. No red cards disrupted play, and empty second-half adjustment logs suggest organic shifts propelled the comeback. Modena's failure to hold the lead exposed vulnerabilities, while Frosinone's resolve solidified their contender status in the promotion race.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Frosinone registered a significant 63.1% structural deviation exceeding expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies stayed in line with projected norms throughout.
  • xG alignment: xG data absence prevents outcome consistency verification.
  • Market alignment: Result fully aligned with pre-match market projections.
  • xG expectations: Missing xG figures block evaluation against performance benchmarks.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or knockout elements swayed the final score.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards maintained undistorted match equilibrium.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

G. Ayroldi

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

F. Cortese

2nd Assistant

G. Di Giacinto

1st Assistant

D. Kovacevic

4th Official

Modena A. Sottil
A. Sottil
VS
Frosinone M. Alvini
M. Alvini
1.3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.04
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Catanzaro Rank: D
Südtirol Rank: D
Bari 1908 Rank: L
Mantova Rank: W
Spezia Rank: W
Cesena Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Palermo Rank: D
Calcio Padova Rank: W
Südtirol Rank: W
Bari 1908 Rank: W
Cesena Rank: D
Sampdoria Rank: W
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 7 - 6
6

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Modena
35.96%
Draw
27.11%
Away Frosinone
36.93%

Movement

Changes since opening
Modena
+35.77%
Draw
+22.53%
Frosinone
-58.3%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
23.67
33.13
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Modena
Frosinone
Power Score
23.67
33.13
League Position
6
2
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Modena Opponent-weighted form score
Frosinone Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Modena Frosinone

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Modena

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Frosinone

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Modena ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Frosinone
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
40.80
45.30
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
45.30
40.80
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Modena -0.43 Efficiency Index
vs
Frosinone +0.43 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Modena
Frosinone
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Modena ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Frosinone
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Modena Frosinone
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Modena Frosinone
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Modena
Frosinone
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Modena
vs
Frosinone
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Modena Frosinone
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Modena Frosinone
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Modena
Frosinone
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FRO had peak pressure around 32'.
  • MOD started the game with stronger pressure.
MOD Pressure FRO Pressure
Pressure Index: FRO reached the top pressure at 32' (92.47).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 19 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Modena MOD Home
19 matches
Frosinone FRO Away
Match Record
6
Wins
6
7
Draws
7
6
Losses
6
Goals
23
Goals Scored
21
21
Goals Conceded
23
+2
Goal Difference
-2

Data last updated: 2026-04-19T00:02:51+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
M. Pezzolato
Italy
22 M. Pezzolato
D. Tonoli
Italy
77 D. Tonoli
A. Dellavalle
Italy
25 A. Dellavalle
B. Nieling
Netherlands
20 B. Nieling
G. Beyuku Bowutankoyi
Substitution
2 G. Beyuku Bowutankoyi
Y. Massolin
Substitution
France
17 Y. Massolin
S. Santoro
Italy
8 S. Santoro
N. Pyyhtiä
Substitution
Finland
18 N. Pyyhtiä
L. Zanimacchia
Substitution
Italy
98 L. Zanimacchia
M. De Luca
Substitution
Italy
99 M. De Luca
G. Ambrosino
Italy
10 G. Ambrosino
Pitch
L. Palmisani
Italy
22 L. Palmisani
G. Bracaglia
Substitution
Italy
79 G. Bracaglia
G. Cittadini
Substitution
Italy
2 G. Cittadini
I. Monterisi
Italy
30 I. Monterisi
A. Oyono Omva Torque
France
20 A. Oyono Omva Torque
F. Gelli
Substitution
Italy
10 F. Gelli
M. Cichella
Italy
16 M. Cichella
G. Calò
Substitution
Italy
14 G. Calò
G. Kvernadze
Georgia
17 G. Kvernadze
A. Raimondo
Substitution
Italy
9 A. Raimondo
F. Ghedjemis
France
7 F. Ghedjemis

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 18, 2026, 01:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Serie B, Italy · Round 35 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Stadio Alberto Braglia
Capacity :
21092
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Giovanni Ayroldi
Francesco Cortese
Giuseppe Di Giacinto
David Kovacevic

Statistics

Possession
MOD
51%
FRO
49%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 2
7 Shots 9
28 Dangerous attacks 53
50 Possession 50
2 Corners 6
16 Free kicks 16
3 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 5
14 Throwins 12
9 Successful Dribbles 5
53 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50
17 Dribble Attempts 10
14 Goal Attempts 13
11 Goal Kicks 12
0 Injuries 2
71 Ball Safe 56
1 Assists 1

Attacking

98 Attacks 88
3 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

352 Passes 329
71 Long Passes 42
81 Successful Passes Percentage 81
286 Successful Passes 268
16 Key Passes 16
55 Successful Long Passes Percentage 52
39 Successful Long Passes 22

Defensive

50 Duels Won 50
9 Tackles 13
7 Saves 6
6 Interceptions 7

Build-up

10 Total Crosses 24
3 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

16 Fouls 16
1 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Giovanni Ayroldi

Starting XI

22
Michele Pezzolato
Michele Pezzolato Goalkeeper
6.89
20
Bryant Nieling
Bryant Nieling Defender
6.99
25
Alessandro Dellavalle
Alessandro Dellavalle Defender
6.9
77
Daniel Tonoli
Daniel Tonoli Defender
7.16
2
Gady Beyuku
Gady Beyuku Midfielder
6.57
90
Antonio Imputato
Antonio Imputato
Attacker79'
6.6
8
Simone Santoro
Simone Santoro Midfielder
7.1
17
Yanis Massolin
Yanis Massolin Midfielder
6.93
24
Edoardo Colpo
Edoardo Colpo
Attacker86'
6.45
18
Niklas Pyyhtiä
Niklas Pyyhtiä Midfielder
6.77
71
Samuel Wiafe
Samuel Wiafe
Midfielder46'
6.63
98
Luca Zanimacchia
Luca Zanimacchia Midfielder
6.92
29
Matteo Cotali
Matteo Cotali
Defender79'
6.67
10
Giuseppe Ambrosino
Giuseppe Ambrosino Attacker
6.83
99
Manuel De Luca
Manuel De Luca Attacker
6.86
11
Pedro Mendes
Pedro Mendes
Attacker66'
6.73
Referee : Giovanni Ayroldi

Starting XI

22
Lorenzo Palmisani
Lorenzo Palmisani Goalkeeper
7.12
2
Giorgio Cittadini
Giorgio Cittadini Defender
6.9
3
Gabriele Calvani
Gabriele Calvani
Defender46'
6.85
20
Anthony Oyono
Anthony Oyono Defender
6.78
30
Ilario Monterisi
Ilario Monterisi Defender
7.07
79
Gabriele Bracaglia
Gabriele Bracaglia Defender
6.92
21
Jérémy Oyono
Jérémy Oyono
Defender7'
6.64
10
Francesco Gelli
Francesco Gelli Midfielder
6.89
6
Jacopo Gelli
Jacopo Gelli
Defender87'
6.85
14
Giacomo Calò
Giacomo Calò Midfielder
7.6
92
Ben Lhassine Kone
Ben Lhassine Kone
Midfielder69'
6.63
16
Matteo Cichella
Matteo Cichella Midfielder
6.72
7
Farès Ghedjemis
Farès Ghedjemis Attacker
2
7.16
9
Antonio Raimondo
Antonio Raimondo Attacker
6.88
28
Massimo Zilli
Massimo Zilli
Attacker69'
6.71
17
Giorgi Kvernadze
Giorgi Kvernadze Attacker
6.75

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Simone Santoro
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
Edoardo Colpo
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
88'
Event
8th Yellowcard
88'
87'
Event
Jacopo Gelli Francesco Gelli
10th Substitution
Event
Edoardo Colpo Yanis Massolin
9th Substitution
86'
82'
Event
Gabriele Calvani
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Matteo Cotali Luca Zanimacchia
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Antonio Imputato Gady Beyuku
8th Substitution
79'
77'
Event
Giorgi Kvernadze
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
74'
Event
Farès Ghedjemis
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
69'
Event
Ben Lhassine Kone Giacomo Calò
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Massimo Zilli Antonio Raimondo
6th Substitution
Event
Pedro Mendes Manuel De Luca
4th Substitution
66'
60'
Event
Farès Ghedjemis
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
52'
Event
Farès Ghedjemis
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Samuel Wiafe Niklas Pyyhtiä
3rd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Gabriele Calvani Giorgio Cittadini
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Yanis Massolin
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
41'
35'
Event
Giorgio Cittadini
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Manuel De Luca
Simulation / 1st Yellowcard
29'
7'
Event
Jérémy Oyono Gabriele Bracaglia
1st Substitution

CONCLUSION

Frosinone's second-half mastery turned a halftime deficit into a vital 2-1 road win over Modena, affirming their superior standing. Even possession masked Frosinone's edge in conversion, with the significant deviation underscoring their overachievement sans xG clarity. Market alignment reinforces the predictability of their ascent, unmarred by cards or disruptions. Modena rue a squandered lead, highlighting defensive frailties that could hinder playoffs. This result boosts Frosinone's momentum, positioning them strongly amid Serie B's tight race.

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