Genoa CFC vs Spezia Calcio, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Genoa CFC vs Spezia Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Marco Guida
- Referee Antonio Di Martino
- Referee Lucas Mondin
- Referee
- Referee Gianluca Sechi
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 15.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Spezia Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jan | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Atalanta BC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Dec | SS Lazio | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Dec | UC Sampdoria | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Dec | Juventus FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Genoa CFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | SSC Napoli | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Empoli FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | AS Roma | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Genoa CFC and Spezia Calcio is underway.
- 5' Caleb Ekuban is having his name booked by the referee on 5.
- 10' Genoa CFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Spezia Calcio backline.
- 14' Spezia Calcio is taking the lead after the goal scored by Simone Bastoni on 14.
- 16' Mattia Destro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 16.
- 21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jakub Kiwior made 228 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. Genoa CFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' Spezia Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' The crowd applauds Mattia Bani as he leaves the pitch. Silvan Hefti steps in for Genoa CFC.
- 51' Croatia international Milan Badelj has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 54' Poor challenge from Johan Vasquez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 55' Genoa CFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 60' Genoa CFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Andriy Shevchenko might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Andriy Shevchenko will be considering his options from the bench.
- 71' Felipe Caicedo is replacing Caleb Ekuban for the Genoa CFC side.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 78' M'Bala Nzola is replacing Rey Manaj for the Spezia Calcio side.
- 80' Genoa CFC ring the changes. Milan Badelj has done his job and it is now time for Manolo Portanova to step up.
- 81' The whistle greets Milan Badelj as he departs to be replaced by Manolo Portanova.
- 82' A moment of madness from Giulio Maggiore on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Spezia Calcio will be frustrated.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Giulio Maggiore.
- 85' Giulio Maggiore makes way for Viktor Kovalenko at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Spezia Calcio.
- 89' Salvador Ferrer is replacing Daniele Verde for the Spezia Calcio side.
- 90' A moment of madness from Kelvin Amian Adou on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Spezia Calcio will be frustrated.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Genoa CFC and Spezia Calcio (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 57
-
47
Milan Badelj ↓ Manolo Portanova 80'
- 93
-
13
Mattia Bani ↓ Silvan Hefti 46'
- 27
- 10
-
20
Caleb Ekuban ↓ Felipe Caicedo 71'
- 55
- 15
-
50
Andrea Cambiaso ↓ Goran Pandev 46'
Bench
- 5
-
9
Felipe Caicedo ↑ 71'
-
19
Goran Pandev ↑ 46'
- 1
- 35
- 8
- 18
- 33
- 3
-
36
Silvan Hefti ↑ 46'
-
65
Nicolo Rovella ↑ 46'
-
90
Manolo Portanova ↑ 80'
Coach
Andriy Shevchenko
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 13
- 25
- 20
- 28
- 11
- 94
-
10
Daniele Verde ↓ Salvador Ferrer 89'
-
9
Rey Manaj ↓ M'Bala Nzola 78'
- 43
- 14
Bench
- 1
- 15
- 7
- 6
-
8
Viktor Kovalenko ↑ 85'
- 44
- 22
- 31
-
21
Salvador Ferrer ↑ 89'
-
18
M'Bala Nzola ↑ 78'
- 40
- 77
Coach
Thiago Motta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Domenico Criscito | 2 |
| Mbala N'Zola | 1 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 1 |
| Goran Pandev | 1 |
| Eldor Shomurodov | 1 |
| Salvatore Sirigu | 1 |
| Ebrima Colley | 1 |
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.01
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Spezia Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Genoa CFC or Draw 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
67%
Draw or Spezia Calcio
66%
Genoa CFC or Spezia Calcio
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Spezia Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
2.3%
3 – 0
2.2%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | Spezia Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.