Saturday , 14 November 2026

AS Cittadella vs Spezia Calcio, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2024-25
Sat 1 Feb 2025 · 14:00 UTC Stadio P.C. Tombolato 3,218 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 20' Luca Vignali
0–2 34' Lorenzo Carissoni og

Overview

Match Preview

AS Cittadella vs Spezia Calcio — Serie B at Stadio P.C. Tombolato.

Match Details

  • Referee Giovanni Ayroldi
  • Assistant 1 Dario Cecconi
  • Assistant 2 Mattia Politi (Italy)
6 games this season 🟨 5.5/game ⚽ 11.8 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb Spezia Calcio H 0–2 L
25 Jan Cosenza Calcio A 1–0 W
18 Jan Mantova 1911 SSD H 1–2 L
12 Jan AC Cesena A 0–0 D
29 Dec Palermo FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec FC Sudtirol A 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb AS Cittadella A 2–0 W
24 Jan US Sassuolo Calcio H 2–1 W
19 Jan Carrarese Calcio A 4–0 W
12 Jan SS Juve Stabia H 1–1 D
29 Dec SSC Bari A 0–2 L
26 Dec Mantova 1911 SSD H 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — AS Cittadella and Spezia Calcio get this one started.
  • 3' The referee shows AS Cittadella player a card on 3.
  • 8' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 13' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Filippo Bandinelli.
  • 18' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' Luca Vignali does the damage! The net is bulging and Spezia Calcio surge ahead!
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. AS Cittadella is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. AS Cittadella in their 3-5-1-1 trying to find a way past Spezia Calcio's compact 3-5-2.
  • 34' Lorenzo Carissoni doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. AS Cittadella and Spezia Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 44' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alessandro Salvi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' The whistle greets Federico Casolari as he departs to be replaced by Luca Pandolfi.
  • 51' AS Cittadella currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 61' AS Cittadella are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Spezia Calcio backline.
  • 64' A change in the Spezia Calcio ranks — Giuseppe Di Serio exits the field as Gianluca Lapadula enters on 64.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Emmanuele Matino. He replaces Francesco D'Alessio on 66 minute.
  • 71' A quiet spell here at Stadio P.C. Tombolato. Spezia Calcio seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 75' It’s a booking for AS Cittadella player. Lorenzo Carissoni gets a card.
  • 76' Fresh legs for AS Cittadella! Simone Rabbi comes on to replace Orji Okwonkwo.
  • 78' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Duccio Degl'Innocenti is hanging Filippo Bandinelli on the field on 78 minute.
  • 83' Supporters expect more eagerness from Leandro Chichizola, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio P.C. Tombolato with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 86' A change in the Spezia Calcio ranks — Salvatore Elia exits the field as Nicolo Bertola enters on 86.
  • 90' The referee shows AS Cittadella player a card on 90.
  • Another three points for Spezia Calcio.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.15 AS Cittadella xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76 Spezia Calcio xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AS Cittadella27% Draw27% Spezia Calcio46%
Actual: Spezia Calcio win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

AS Cittadella or Draw
54%
Draw or Spezia Calcio
73%
AS Cittadella or Spezia Calcio
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AS Cittadella19% Draw44% Spezia Calcio37%
Actual: Spezia Calcio win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
8.8%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — AS Cittadella

Handicap AS Cittadella covers Push Spezia Calcio covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 14% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 22% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 15% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

AS Cittadella keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.