AS Cittadella vs Spezia Calcio, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AS Cittadella vs Spezia Calcio — Serie B at Stadio P.C. Tombolato.
- AS Cittadella 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | Modena FC 2018 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | Benevento Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 16 |
| 9 | US Cremonese | 11 | 15 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | FC Sudtirol | 11 | 15 |
| 13 | SS Juve Stabia | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | SS Arezzo | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | UC Sampdoria | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | ACD Virtus Entella | 11 | 10 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 11 | 9 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 11 | 9 |
| 20 | US Catanzaro | 11 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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
AS Cittadella Lineups
3-5-1-1Starting XI
-
31
Orji Okwonkwo ↓ Simone Rabbi 76'
- 78
- 2
- 13
- 32
- 19
- 5
- 8
- 24
- 16
- 17
Bench
- 35
- 45
- 28
-
21
Simone Rabbi ↑ 76'
-
7
Luca Pandolfi ↑ 46'
- 11
-
6
Emmanuele Matino ↑ 66'
-
18
Andrea Tessiore ↑ 46'
- 74
- 64
- 20
Coach
Alessandro Dal Canto
Spezia Calcio Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
7
Salvatore Elia ↓ Nicolo Bertola 86'
- 23
- 13
- 55
- 5
- 25
- 37
- 32
- 2
- 20
- 17
Bench
-
11
Diego Falcinelli ↑ 64'
-
10
Gianluca Lapadula ↑ 64'
-
29
Francesco Cassata ↑ 46'
- 66
-
77
Nicolo Bertola ↑ 86'
-
6
Duccio Degl'Innocenti ↑ 78'
- 65
- 36
- 80
- 12
- 82
Coach
Luca D'Angelo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luca Moro | 2 |
| Filippo Pittarello | 2 |
| Salvatore Esposito | 2 |
| Przemyslaw Wisniewski | 1 |
| Francesco Esposito | 1 |
| Tommy Maistrello | 1 |
| Luca Vignali | 1 |
| Giuseppe Carriero | 1 |
Head to Head
AS Cittadella Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

