Spezia Calcio vs AC Cesena, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs AC Cesena — Serie B at Stadio Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 38 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
- AC Cesena 38 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Gianluca Aureliano
- Assistant 1 Simone Biffi (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Mattia Scarpa
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | Palermo FC | 38 | 72 |
| 5 | US Catanzaro | 38 | 59 |
| 6 | Modena FC 2018 | 38 | 55 |
| 7 | SS Juve Stabia | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 38 | 49 |
| 9 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 38 | 46 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Carrarese Calcio | 38 | 44 |
| 13 | UC Sampdoria | 38 | 44 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 38 | 42 |
| 15 | Empoli FC | 38 | 41 |
| 16 | FC Sudtirol | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 18 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 19 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 20 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | AC Cesena | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | Cosenza Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | Frosinone Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 May | Venezia FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 May | Cosenza Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Spezia Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | US Catanzaro | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Carrarese Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Spezia Calcio | AC Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #11 |
| 35 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 8 / 11 / 19 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 16 |
| 43 | Scored | 45 |
| 59 | Conceded | 56 |
| -16 | GD | -11 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 21% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
Spezia Calcio this season
Spezia Calcio this season
19%
Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
AC Cesena this season
Spezia Calcio are 19th (35 pts). AC Cesena are 11th (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Spezia Calcio
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
4/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AC Cesena
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Spezia Calcio get us underway at Stadio Alberto Picco.
- 5' What a strike from Tommaso Berti! The score is 0-1.
- 10' Mirko Antonucci has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' AC Cesena has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 25' AC Cesena seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 30' Italy international Emanuele Adamo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' AC Cesena are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 42' The referee has no hesitation. Adam Nagy is booked for Spezia Calcio — card on 42.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Francesco Cassata. He replaces Adam Nagy on 46 minute.
- 47' Controversy at the stadium! Nicolo Bertola argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' It’s gonna be a card for Simone Bastoni.
- 55' AC Cesena player sees a card in front of him.
- 60' A quiet spell here at Stadio Alberto Picco. Spezia Calcio seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' The Spezia Calcio manager makes a substitution. Przemyslaw Wisniewski departs to be replaced by Luca Vignali.
- 66' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Edoardo Soleri is hanging Francesco Esposito on the field on 66 minute.
- 69' Sydney van Hooijdonk has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mirko Antonucci on 69 minute.
- 72' Diego Falcinelli is replacing Pietro Candelari for the Spezia Calcio side.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Petko Hristov on 76.
- 79' Giuseppe Prestia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marco Curto at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' Edoardo Soleri is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 89' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' Another change for AC Cesena made on 90 minute. Giacomo Calo leaves to be changed by Joseph Ceesay.
- 2-1 the final result. AC Cesena will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
8
Adam Nagy ↓ Francesco Cassata 46'
- 55
- 5
- 37
- 2
- 1
- 31
- 20
- 77
- 36
- 9
Bench
-
11
Diego Falcinelli ↑ 72'
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 46'
-
32
Luca Vignali ↑ 63'
-
29
Francesco Cassata ↑ 46'
- 66
- 17
- 6
- 65
- 12
-
27
Edoardo Soleri ↑ 66'
- 44
- 82
AC Cesena Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
35
Giacomo Calo ↓ Joseph Ceesay 90'
- 30
-
3
Marco Curto ↓ Giuseppe Prestia 79'
- 23
- 1
- 24
- 10
- 14
- 7
- 15
- 17
Bench
-
18
Sydney van Hooijdonk ↑ 69'
- 33
-
11
Joseph Ceesay ↑ 90'
- 13
- 5
-
19
Giuseppe Prestia ↑ 79'
- 93
- 26
- 73
- 4
-
70
Matteo Francesconi ↑ 79'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicolo Bertola | 1 |
| Edoardo Soleri | 1 |
| Tommaso Berti | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.79
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
AC Cesena xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
77%
Draw or AC Cesena
48%
Spezia Calcio or AC Cesena
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AC Cesena win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | AC Cesena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

