First, hi everyone! I’m glad you are here for another tip. This week, we are going to explore the thrilling Italian Third Division and find a winning match. Specifically, Sorrento Calcio 1945 – Crotone. The game will kick off on February 3 at 15:15 GMT. Let’s look at the stats and see how we can bet smartly on this clash!
Facts about Sorrento Calcio 1945
Sorrento Calcio is an Italian association football club from Sorrento, Italy, that started in 1945. The club’s history has ups and downs, as it reached Serie B in the early 1970s, but also went bankrupt and restarted in 2016.
The Red-blacks won the Serie C title in the 1970-71 season, finishing one point above Salernitana. They played in Serie B for the 1971-72 season, but finished 19th and with this back to Serie C. This was their highest-ever finish in the Italian football system. In addition, the club also won the Eccellenza Campania league in 1997-98 and the Serie D Italian Cup in 2005-06.
Facts about Crotone
Football Club Crotone S.r.l., aka Crotone, started on 20 September 1910 and it holds its home games at Stadio Ezio Scida. The club is based in Kroton, one of the first Greek colonies in what we now know as modern-day Italy. They are proud of their Greek origins with their banners and slogans and regularly depicting Greek icons such as soldiers of Sparta.
The Pythagoreans have a long and turbulent history, having gone through several name changes, relegations, promotions, and bankruptcies. They played in the Serie A, the top division of Italian football, for three seasons: 2016–17, 2017–18, and 2020–21. Their best result was 17th place in 2016–17, which allowed them to avoid relegation. Unfortunately, the following season they went back to the Serie B.
Head to Head
The head-to-head record (H2H) between Sorrento Calcio 1945 and Crotone is quite balanced. For example, according to the data available, they have faced each other 30 times. Summing up, the Red-blacks have won 10 matches, the Pythagoreans have won 8, and 12 matches have ended in a draw. The most recent match between the two teams was on September 24, 2023, and ended with a 1-0 victory for Crotone.
What the bookies say
Right now, you won’t find betting odds for this match. However, there are some stats on the experts’ websites:
- Sorrento Calcio to Win: 41%
- Crotone to Win: 50%
- Draw: 25%
- Over 1.5: 73%
- BTTS: 50%
Update
Greetings, friends! As we said before, we will give you an update on how Sorrento Calcio 1945 and Crotone are doing. On 29 January, Sorrento Calcio 1945 achieved a narrow victory against Avellino (0-1). The only goal of the game was thanks to Mario Ravasio in the 72nd minute of play. The visiting team withstood the pressure from the hosts despite Edoardo Blondett’s dismissal in the 20th minute for a last man foul.
On 27 January, Crotone suffered a humiliating defeat against Audace Cerignola (4-2). The home team scored an own goal in the 26th minute when Lorenzo Gonnelli deflected a cross into his own net. Then, Crotone scored before halftime with a header from Eugenio D’Ursi. However, their hopes of a victory were dashed in the second half. Audace Cerignola dominated the game and scored four goals in the last 23 minutes. A hat-trick from Filippo D’Andrea and a strike from Giancarlo Malcore sealed the deal.
Based on the performance of both teams in their last two games and their head-to-head record, we have two betting options. The first one is to bet on Sorrento Calcio 1945 to win. They have great odds and they are a strong team. Most importantly, the home-field factor can be a huge advantage. The second one is to use the Asian Handicap market, which offers value for Sorrento Calcio +0.5. I suggest you sign up at the best betting platform to place your bet and enjoy the highest odds and limits.