Spezia Calcio vs AC Reggiana, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs AC Reggiana — Serie B at Stadio Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 38 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
- AC Reggiana 38 games · 37 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Bonacina (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Federico Fontani (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Mattia Pascarella (Italy)
8 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | AC Reggiana | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | Carrarese Calcio | H | 4–2 | W |
| 14 Sep | US Cremonese | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | AC Cesena | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | Cosenza Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Spezia Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Carrarese Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | FC Sudtirol | H | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Aug | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | Brescia Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Spezia Calcio | AC Reggiana | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #18 |
| 35 | Points | 37 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 8 / 11 / 19 | W / D / L | 9 / 10 / 19 |
| 43 | Scored | 36 |
| 59 | Conceded | 56 |
| -16 | GD | -20 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 0.97 |
| 21% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
Spezia Calcio this season
Spezia Calcio this season
26%
Clean Sheets
AC Reggiana this season
AC Reggiana this season
Spezia Calcio are 19th (35 pts). AC Reggiana are 18th (37 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 Reggiana
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Spezia Calcio to score. At the same time, AC Reggiana does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luca D'Angelo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Spezia Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AC Reggiana backline.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' 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.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Spezia Calcio are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against AC Reggiana's 3-5-2 shape.
- 35' Spezia Calcio have won 244 goals from 228 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' Assisted by Antonio Colak with the perfectly-timed delivery and Francesco Esposito makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 41' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Spezia Calcio and AC Reggiana are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' It looks like no one’s ball. AC Reggiana is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 48' AC Reggiana receives a card for a hard tackle on 48.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Francesco Esposito on 55 minutes.
- 56' Spezia Calcio player sees a card in front of him.
- 58' The AC Reggiana manager makes a substitution. Natan Girma departs to be replaced by Cedric Gondo.
- 60' It’s gonna be a card for Przemyslaw Wisniewski.
- 62' Edoardo Soleri has so much to prove this time. He replaces Antonio Colak on 62 minute.
- 67' Controversy at the stadium! Edoardo Soleri argues furiously but the card stands.
- 69' AC Reggiana make a change. Lorenzo Ignacchiti trudges off to be replaced by Alessandro Sersanti on 69 minutes.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Antonio Vergara on 72.
- 75' Time for substitution for Spezia Calcio. Francesco Esposito is replaced by Giuseppe Di Serio.
- 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Manolo Portanova made 519 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 82' Salvatore Elia makes way for Arkadiusz Reca at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Spezia Calcio.
- 83' Fresh legs for AC Reggiana! Luca Cigarini comes on to replace Lorenzo Lucchesi.
- 88' Both keepers have barely been tested. Spezia Calcio and AC Reggiana are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for AC Reggiana.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
-
7
Salvatore Elia ↓ Arkadiusz Reca 82'
- 11
- 8
- 37
- 32
- 29
- 66
- 2
- 77
-
17
Antonio Colak ↓ Edoardo Soleri 62'
- 9
Bench
-
13
Arkadiusz Reca ↑ 82'
- 55
-
5
Salvatore Esposito ↑ 62'
- 25
- 4
-
20
Giuseppe Di Serio ↑ 75'
- 6
- 65
-
36
Pietro Candelari ↑ 82'
- 12
-
27
Edoardo Soleri ↑ 62'
- 44
Coach
Luca D'Angelo
AC Reggiana Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
18
Orji Okwonkwo ↓ Luca Vido 58'
- 22
- 7
- 13
- 90
- 24
- 25
- 44
-
80
Natan Girma ↓ Cedric Gondo 58'
- 4
- 16
Bench
-
10
Luca Vido ↑ 58'
-
8
Luca Cigarini ↑ 83'
- 31
- 6
-
11
Cedric Gondo ↑ 58'
-
30
Antonio Vergara ↑ 69'
- 87
-
5
Alessandro Sersanti ↑ 69'
- 17
- 39
- 1
- 27
Coach
William Viali
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cedric Gondo | 3 |
| Francesco Esposito | 2 |
| Manolo Portanova | 1 |
| Gianluca Lapadula | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
AC Reggiana xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
79%
Draw or AC Reggiana
49%
Spezia Calcio or AC Reggiana
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Spezia Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | AC Reggiana covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
AC Reggiana keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.