Spezia Calcio vs AC Milan, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs AC Milan — Serie A at Stadio Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AC Milan 38 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Gianluca Manganiello
- Referee Daniele Bindoni
- Referee Davide Imperiale
- Referee Valerio Vecchi
- Referee Francesco Meraviglia (Italy)
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 15.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | AC Milan | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Juventus FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Sep | Venezia FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Udinese Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Aug | SS Lazio | A | 1–6 | L |
| 23 Aug | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Spezia Calcio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Venezia FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Juventus FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Sep | Liverpool FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | SS Lazio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Cagliari Calcio | H | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Spezia Calcio and AC Milan is underway.
- 5' The travelling AC Milan supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jacopo Sala on 25 minutes.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Stadio Alberto Picco. AC Milan seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 46' The AC Milan manager makes a substitution. Ante Rebic departs to be replaced by Rafael Leao.
- 48' Goal! Daniel Maldini scores his 14 goal in 515 matches.
- 53' Mike Maignan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Maldini is booked for AC Milan — Yellow card on 58.
- 59' AC Milan ring the changes. Daniel Maldini has done his job and it is now time for Ismael Bennacer to step up.
- 64' Salvador Ferrer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Giulio Maggiore at the 64 minute mark.
- 65' Jacopo Sala makes way for Daniele Verde at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Spezia Calcio.
- 70' AC Milan come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 72' The AC Milan manager makes a substitution. Pierre Kalulu departs to be replaced by Davide Calabria.
- 77' 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 Kelvin Amian Adou suffering a number of foals already.
- 79' A tactical swap from Spezia Calcio — David Strelec on, Emanuel Gyasi off on 79 minutes.
- 80' Daniele Verde doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 82' Time for substitution for AC Milan. Franck Kessie is replaced by Brahim Diaz.
- 86' What a moment for Brahim Diaz! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
- 89' Spezia Calcio player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Theo Hernandez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- With this win, AC Milan is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 27
- 15
-
7
Jacopo Sala ↓ Daniele Verde 65'
- 6
- 25
- 20
-
11
Emanuel Gyasi ↓ David Strelec 79'
- 43
-
22
Janis Antiste ↓ Rey Manaj 65'
- 18
Bench
- 94
-
10
Daniele Verde ↑ 65'
-
9
Rey Manaj ↑ 65'
-
44
David Strelec ↑ 79'
- –
-
21
Salvador Ferrer ↑ 64'
- 29
- 40
- 77
- 14
Coach
Thiago Motta
AC Milan Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 23
- 16
-
12
Ante Rebic ↓ Rafael Leao 46'
- 19
- 13
-
79
Franck Kessie ↓ Brahim Diaz 82'
- 8
- 56
-
20
Pierre Kalulu ↓ Davide Calabria 72'
- 27
Bench
-
10
Brahim Diaz ↑ 82'
-
64
Pietro Pellegri ↑ 46'
- 5
-
17
Rafael Leao ↑ 46'
- 1
-
2
Davide Calabria ↑ 72'
- 14
- 7
-
4
Ismael Bennacer ↑ 59'
- 46
- 96
Coach
Stefano Pioli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Leao | 3 |
| Theo Hernandez | 2 |
| Olivier Giroud | 1 |
| Sandro Tonali | 1 |
| Daniel Maldini | 1 |
| Salvatore Esposito | 1 |
| Giulio Maggiore | 1 |
| Przemyslaw Wisniewski | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.27
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
AC Milan xG
I would bet for:
Spezia Calcio or AC Milan 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Milan win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
59%
Draw or AC Milan
69%
Spezia Calcio or AC Milan
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | AC Milan covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
AC Milan keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.