Cremonese vs Virtus Entella prediction, odds and how to watch

Südtirol edged a tightly contested Serie B opener against Virtus Entella thanks to a 90th-minute goal, winning despite being second-best for large portions of the match. The result raises clear questions about what Entella's coaches need to address on the road.

Empoli took all three points at home with a 1-0 win over Cremonese, courtesy of an early headed goal that stood up despite Cremonese controlling possession for long stretches. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the tactical patterns that made this result entirely predictable if you knew where to look.

Two sides carrying serious structural problems into this fixture make for a fascinating tactical puzzle. Cremonese have lost three of their last five at home, but Virtus Entella have not won away from home in their last five attempts, conceding eight goals in the process.

Cesena host a Cremonese side still finding their feet in Serie B, with the Romagnoli looking to build on their home record in what promises to be a tight, tactically cautious fixture at the Orogel Stadium.

Pisa host Virtus Entella on Friday night in a Serie B fixture that carries genuine weight for both clubs, with the home side's alarming form making this a far more complicated evening than the standings alone would suggest.

Cremonese welcome Calcio Padova to Cremona on Sunday evening in a Serie B clash that pits two sides with glaring weaknesses against each other. One can't win at home. The other can't win away. Something has to give.

Virtus Entella welcome Vicenza to Chiavari carrying the weight of a home record that demands respect, while the visitors arrive having won nothing on their travels this season. Something must give on Sunday afternoon.

Virtus Entella have won three of their last five home matches while Cesena have scored zero goals in four away games this season. The numbers point in one direction only.