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SSC Napoli vs Spezia Calcio, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
Wed 22 Dec 2021 · 19:45 UTC Diego Armando Maradona HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

SSC Napoli vs Spezia CalcioSerie A at Diego Armando Maradona.

Match Details

  • Referee Matteo Bottegoni
  • Referee Luca Pairetto
  • Referee Sergio Ranghetti
  • Referee Luca Massimi
  • Referee Fabrizio Lombardo
  • Referee Matteo Marchetti (Italy)
  • Referee Francesco Forneau

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Spezia Calcio H 0–1 L
19 Dec AC Milan A 1–0 W
12 Dec Empoli FC H 0–1 L
04 Dec Atalanta BC H 2–3 L
01 Dec US Sassuolo Calcio A 2–2 D
28 Nov SS Lazio H 4–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
01 Dec FC Internazionale Milano A 0–2 L
28 Nov Bologna FC 1909 H 0–1 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Diego Armando Maradona that hosts another battle between SSC Napoli and Spezia Calcio.
  • 5' SSC Napoli have won 640 goals from 508 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Diego Demme has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 513 appearances.
  • 15' 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.
  • 19' The referee calls foul for Giulio Maggiore. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 24' SSC Napoli is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 34' SSC Napoli currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 37' Against the run of play, Juan Jesus has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 38' A stunning finish from Juan Jesus — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SSC Napoli and Spezia Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 45' Mario Rui is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' Another change for SSC Napoli made on 46 minute. Dries Mertens leaves to be changed by Andrea Petagna.
  • 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jakub Kiwior on 48 minutes.
  • 51' Rey Manaj is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
  • 56' SSC Napoli are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Spezia Calcio backline.
  • 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 66' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 69' A tactical swap from SSC NapoliAdam Ounas on, Piotr Zielinski off on 69 minutes.
  • 70' SSC Napoli manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adam Ounas is hanging Piotr Zielinski on the field on 70 minute.
  • 75' Andrea Petagna is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
  • 76' The referee has no hesitation. Andrea Petagna is booked for SSC Napoli — Yellow card on 76.
  • 79' Another change for SSC Napoli made on 79 minute. Stanislav Lobotka leaves to be changed by Eljif Elmas.
  • 84' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 86' Diego Demme is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matteo Politano at the 86 minute mark.
  • 90' Another substitution for Spezia Calcio to replace Kevin Agudelo by Ebrima Colley on 90 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34 SSC Napoli xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Spezia Calcio xG
I would bet for: SSC Napoli or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
SSC Napoli40% Draw30% Spezia Calcio30%
Actual: Spezia Calcio win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

SSC Napoli or Draw
70%
Draw or Spezia Calcio
60%
SSC Napoli or Spezia Calcio
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SSC Napoli29% Draw50% Spezia Calcio21%
Actual: Spezia Calcio win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — SSC Napoli

Handicap SSC Napoli covers Push Spezia Calcio covers
-2.5 7% 93%
-2 7% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% 80%
-1 20% 22% 59%
-0.5 41% 59%
+0.5 72% 28%
+1 72% 17% 11%
+1.5 89% 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
35%
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
27%

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