Padova 1-2 Virtus Entella: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Padova return to the Euganeo needing an immediate response after a poor home defeat, and Calabro has publicly called for greater mental balance and a more disciplined press. The hosts lose Caprari, removing a technical link between midfield and attack, but Artistico’s likely inclusion alongside Bortolussi gives them a clearer focal point. Entella arrive with fresh belief from a late leveller but their manager wants a much more complete display over the full match. This looks set to hinge on Padova’s wing-backs and pressing against Entella’s ability to find Franzoni and release their forwards on the break.

Head-to-head analysis

The last four meetings have been evenly divided, with two wins apiece. Their most recent Serie B meeting went Entella’s way, while Padova won the previous league contest at the Euganeo.

Injuries and absences

Caprari’s confirmed absence is a significant loss of between-the-lines craft for Padova and makes a direct two-striker approach more likely. Zanimacchia is also unavailable, while Entella’s Marconi has been reported as a likely absentee rather than a confirmed omission.

Form (last 5)

Padova vs Virtus Entella stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-25Virtus Entella 1-0 Padova
• 2025-09-21Padova 2-1 Virtus Entella
• 2025-05-17Padova 0-1 Virtus Entella
• 2021-11-03Padova 2-1 Virtus Entella

Other Serie B matches

• Hellas Verona – Catanzaro
• Ascoli – Empoli
• Benevento – Vicenza Virtus
• Carrarese – Modena
• Mantova – Palermo
• Pisa – Cremonese
• Juve Stabia – Sudtirol
• Cesena – Avellino