Thursday , 2 July 2026

Spezia Calcio vs AS Cittadella, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2023-24
Spezia Calcio
4 – 2
Full Time
AS Cittadella
Sat 17 Feb 2024 · 13:00 UTC Alberto Picco HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 20' Matteo Angeli
Y 27' Valerio Mastrantonio
Y 29' Lorenzo Carissoni
R 44' Simone Branca
YR 45' Matteo Angeli
Y 47' Giuseppe Carriero
Lukas Muhl 71' Y
Y 90' Edoardo Sottini

Overview

Match Preview

Spezia Calcio vs AS Cittadella — Serie B at Alberto Picco.

Match Details

  • Referee Matteo Gualtieri (Italy)

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

3
1
Spezia Calcio 4 games · Avg 4.5 goals AS Cittadella
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-17 Spezia Calcio 4–2 AS Cittadella 2023-12-23 AS Cittadella 4–1 Spezia Calcio

Recent Form

Spezia Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb AS Cittadella H 4–2 W
11 Feb Ternana Calcio A 1–1 D
03 Feb US Catanzaro H 1–1 D
27 Jan AC Pisa 1909 A 3–2 W
20 Jan US Cremonese H 0–1 L
13 Jan Como 1907 A 0–4 L
AS Cittadella
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Spezia Calcio A 2–4 L
10 Feb Parma Calcio 1913 H 1–2 L
03 Feb Brescia Calcio A 0–2 L
28 Jan UC Sampdoria H 1–2 L
20 Jan Ternana Calcio A 1–3 L
13 Jan Palermo FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
16% Clean Sheets
Spezia Calcio this season

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Spezia Calcio vs AS Cittadella — let the football do the talking.
  • 2' Luca Pandolfi doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 7' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andrea Magrassi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AS Cittadella.
  • 12' Andrea Danzi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 17' Alessio Rizza, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matteo Angeli on 20.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Adam Nagy made 480 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Valerio Mastrantonio.
  • 29' Lorenzo Carissoni catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 29.
  • 34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AS Cittadella that had 75 games and scored 76 goals.
  • 37' Daniele Verde adds to his 0 season tally! Spezia Calcio lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 40' What a moment for Giuseppe Di Serio! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 44' Simone Branca has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 44.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Matteo Angeli. He receives a card.
  • 46' It is a substitution in AS Cittadella team. Luca Pandolfi is replaced by Edoardo Sottini on 46 minute.
  • 47' That is a card for AS Cittadella. Giuseppe Carriero will be fuming at that decision.
  • 50' What composure from Lukas Muhl! The Germany international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 55' 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.
  • 60' Andrea Danzi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Giuseppe Carriero on 60 minute.
  • 63' The Spezia Calcio bench stirs into life. Francesco Cassata is withdrawn and Luca Vignali gets his opportunity.
  • 67' Fresh legs for AS Cittadella! Enrico Baldini comes on to replace Alessio Rizza.
  • 71' The referee has no hesitation. Lukas Muhl is booked for Spezia Calcio — card on 71.
  • 76' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Francesco Esposito is hanging Diego Falcinelli on the field on 76 minute.
  • 77' Filippo Pittarello makes way for Andrea Magrassi at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from AS Cittadella.
  • 78' Andrea Magrassi adds to his 0 season tally! AS Cittadella lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 83' Spezia Calcio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AS Cittadella's shape.
  • 86' The Spezia Calcio bench stirs into life. Daniele Verde is withdrawn and Salvatore Elia gets his opportunity.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Edoardo Sottini.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Spezia Calcio to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Spezia Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luca D'Angelo

AS Cittadella Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edoardo Gorini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luca Moro 2
Filippo Pittarello 2
Salvatore Esposito 2
Przemyslaw Wisniewski 1
Francesco Esposito 1
Tommy Maistrello 1
Luca Vignali 1
Giuseppe Carriero 1

Head to Head

2024-02-17 Spezia Calcio 4–2 AS Cittadella 2023-12-23 AS Cittadella 4–1 Spezia Calcio

Spezia Calcio Form

2024-02-17 Spezia Calcio 4–2 AS Cittadella W 2024-02-11 Ternana Calcio 1–1 Spezia Calcio D 2024-02-03 Spezia Calcio 1–1 US Catanzaro D 2024-01-27 AC Pisa 1909 2–3 Spezia Calcio W 2024-01-20 Spezia Calcio 0–1 US Cremonese L 2024-01-13 Como 1907 4–0 Spezia Calcio L

AS Cittadella Form

2024-02-17 Spezia Calcio 4–2 AS Cittadella L 2024-02-10 AS Cittadella 1–2 Parma Calcio 1913 L 2024-02-03 Brescia Calcio 2–0 AS Cittadella L 2024-01-28 AS Cittadella 1–2 UC Sampdoria L 2024-01-20 Ternana Calcio 3–1 AS Cittadella L 2024-01-13 AS Cittadella 2–0 Palermo FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.98 Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54 AS Cittadella xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 67% + Over 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Spezia Calcio50% Draw23% AS Cittadella27%
Actual: Spezia Calcio win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.52
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Spezia Calcio or Draw
73%
Draw or AS Cittadella
50%
Spezia Calcio or AS Cittadella
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Spezia Calcio36% Draw40% AS Cittadella24%
Actual: Spezia Calcio win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.6%
1 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
0 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio

Handicap Spezia Calcio covers Push AS Cittadella covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 14% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 20% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 15% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
AS Cittadella keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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