Match Report
Triestina, 20th on 13 points, faced a 34-point deficit to Novara (13th, 47). Triestina's recent output outran their position: 8th on form over five rounds, 20th in the table. Per game in the league, Triestina were scoring 1.18 and conceding 1.55, Novara 1.05 and 1.03, against a competition average of 1.17 goals per team per game.
The head-to-head ledger counts 8 games: 3 Triestina wins, 2 for Novara, 3 draws, at 3.5 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 38% of the wins in this matchup. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 63% of the meetings.
The venue was Stadio Nereo Rocco, with room for 28,565 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Novara: Cosimo da Graça (70')
Key stats
Possession: Triestina 56% · Novara 44% · Total shots: 3-10 · On target: 1-4 · Corners: 3-5