Benevento
VicenzaBy Babatunde Sowole — Football Expert on European & South American Cups
Benevento and Vicenza enter this fixture on contrasting runs of form. The hosts have claimed three victories in their last five outings, while their visitors have failed to secure a single win across the same span. Their head-to‑head history features both high‑scoring affairs and goalless stalemates, but the most recent meeting ended in a convincing Benevento triumph. Let’s break down each side’s current shape and build a well‑founded prediction.
Benevento arrive with three wins and two defeats from their past five matches. They beat Cesena 2‑0 and Verona 3‑1 at home, and edged Carrarese 1‑0 on the road. However, losses to Frosinone and Ascoli reveal that consistency remains elusive: in those two games the team managed only one goal in total and ended up on the losing side both times.
Over this five‑game stretch, Benevento have scored seven goals and conceded four. Their two most recent home appearances produced a combined 5‑1 scoreline, underlining their strength at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito. Yet the Cesena victory was far from dominant: the hosts registered just one shot on target from 11 attempts, while their opponents fired six shots on goal. That 2‑0 scoreline does not mean the defence was untroubled. Season averages paint a clearer picture: Benevento net 1.33 goals per game and concede 0.83. They have every reason to expect goals at home, but a blowout win is far from guaranteed.
Vicenza have gone winless in their last five matches, collecting two draws and three defeats. They lost 0‑3 to Pisa, 1‑2 to Koper, and 1‑2 to Verona, while drawing 1‑1 with Juve Stabia and 2‑2 with Virtus Entella. In that period they scored five times but leaked ten goals, making defensive fragility and an inability to turn promising spells into victories their main issues.
Despite the poor results, Vicenza generated five clear‑cut chances and fired 23 shots (nine on target) against Pisa without scoring. That performance shows that their attacking output can be dangerous even when the scoreline suggests otherwise. Across two away games in this run, they earned one point: a 2‑2 draw at Virtus Entella and a 1‑2 loss at Verona. Season averages highlight defensive struggles: Vicenza score 1.17 goals per match but concede 2.17. On the road they now face an opponent that has won both of its last two home fixtures.
In the five most recent meetings between these sides, Benevento have never lost to Vicenza, recording three wins and two draws with an aggregate score of 8‑3. The latest clash took place on 16 May 2026 and ended in a 4‑1 Benevento victory. Earlier encounters include two goalless draws, so the head‑to‑head contains a mix of low‑scoring and high‑scoring contests.
Over their last five matches, Benevento have conceded four goals and Vicenza ten. The hosts’ recent home form (two wins, 5‑1 aggregate) contrasts sharply with the visitors’ away record (one draw, one defeat). Season averages reinforce the gap: Benevento allow 0.83 goals per game, Vicenza 2.17. These numbers favour the home side, although Vicenza’s attacking display against Pisa (23 shots, five big chances) warns that their forward line should not be underestimated.
Benevento have won three of their last five matches and looked particularly convincing in their two most recent home outings. Vicenza, meanwhile, have failed to win any of their last five games and concede more than two goals per match on average. Yet the visitors are capable of creating chances: 23 attempts and five clear opportunities against Pisa suggest their attack can trouble Benevento’s defence. The head‑to‑head record and each team’s form on their own turf give Benevento a stronger foundation for victory.
The primary prediction is a Benevento win. This call is based on the disparity in current results, the hosts’ two straight home victories, and Vicenza’s five‑match winless run. Confidence is tempered by the fact that Vicenza do generate chances and that Benevento allowed a high number of shots on target against Cesena. Still, the overall weight of evidence points to the home side taking all three points.
The editorial prediction is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as a direct call to action. Every reader should do their own analysis before deciding on a bet.
Predictions for Benevento vs Vicenza will appear soon.
The match is scheduled for 17 October 2026 at 14:00 and will be played at Benevento's Stadio Ciro Vigorito in Serie B.
Benevento are favored to win, as the prediction is a Benevento victory based on their recent form and head-to-head record.
The latest head-to-head clash on 16 May 2026 ended in a convincing 4-1 Benevento victory.
Benevento have three wins and two defeats in their last five matches, scoring seven goals and conceding four, with two straight home wins and a 5-1 aggregate score at home.
Vicenza have gone winless in their last five matches overall, with two draws and three defeats. In their two away games in this run, they drew 2-2 at Virtus Entella and lost 1-2 at Verona.