Spezia Calcio vs AS Cittadella, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs AS Cittadella — Serie B at Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AS Cittadella 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matteo Gualtieri (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | Modena FC 2018 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | Benevento Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 16 |
| 9 | US Cremonese | 11 | 15 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | FC Südtirol | 11 | 15 |
| 13 | SS Juve Stabia | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | SS Arezzo | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | UC Sampdoria | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | ACD Virtus Entella | 11 | 10 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 11 | 9 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 11 | 9 |
| 20 | US Catanzaro | 11 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Alberto Picco!
- 2' Brilliant from the ! Luca Pandolfi makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 2.
- 7' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AS Cittadella needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 12' Spezia Calcio have won 244 goals from 228 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 17' Edoardo Sottini is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AS Cittadella tonight.
- 20' The referee calls foul for Matteo Angeli. He receives a card.
- 25' A quiet spell here at Alberto Picco. AS Cittadella seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 27' Valerio Mastrantonio picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 29' Controversy at the stadium! Lorenzo Carissoni argues furiously but the card stands.
- 34' Spezia Calcio are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' A goal from the Italy international Daniele Verde! He fires home on 37 to make it 1-1!
- 40' Magnificent from Giuseppe Di Serio! That is 5 goals in 48 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 44' The referee shows AS Cittadella player a card on 44.
- 45' AS Cittadella player sees a card in front of him.
- 46' Fresh legs for AS Cittadella! Edoardo Sottini comes on to replace Luca Pandolfi.
- 47' Giuseppe Carriero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 47.
- 50' Lukas Muhl doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' It looks like no one’s ball. AS Cittadella is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' Another change for AS Cittadella made on 60 minute. Giuseppe Carriero leaves to be changed by Andrea Danzi.
- 63' The Spezia Calcio bench stirs into life. Francesco Cassata is withdrawn and Luca Vignali gets his opportunity.
- 67' The AS Cittadella bench stirs into life. Alessio Rizza is withdrawn and Enrico Baldini gets his opportunity.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lukas Muhl.
- 76' Another substitution for Spezia Calcio to replace Diego Falcinelli by Francesco Esposito on 76 minute.
- 77' A change in the AS Cittadella ranks — Filippo Pittarello exits the field as Andrea Magrassi enters on 77.
- 78' GOAL! Andrea Magrassi scores on 78.
- 83' AS Cittadella are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 86' The Spezia Calcio manager makes a substitution. Daniele Verde departs to be replaced by Salvatore Elia.
- 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
- 1
- 23
- 16
- 8
- 10
- 37
- 29
-
99
Daniele Verde ↓ Salvatore Elia 86'
- 43
- 97
-
20
Giuseppe Di Serio ↓ Luca Moro 76'
Bench
-
7
Salvatore Elia ↑ 86'
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 63'
-
14
Luca Vignali ↑ 63'
- 11
- 28
-
24
Luca Moro ↑ 76'
- 5
- 77
- 3
- 36
-
9
Francesco Esposito ↑ 76'
- 33
Coach
Luca D'Angelo
AS Cittadella Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 23
- 15
- 5
- 36
-
28
Alessio Rizza ↓ Enrico Baldini 67'
-
7
Luca Pandolfi ↓ Edoardo Sottini 46'
- 4
- 24
- 16
- 11
Bench
- 32
-
92
Enrico Baldini ↑ 67'
-
27
Andrea Danzi ↑ 60'
- 77
- 98
- 10
-
6
Edoardo Sottini ↑ 46'
-
8
Francesco Amatucci ↑ 46'
-
9
Andrea Magrassi ↑ 77'
- 18
- 64
Coach
Edoardo Gorini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luca Moro | 2 |
| Filippo Pittarello | 2 |
| Salvatore Esposito | 2 |
| Francesco Esposito | 1 |
| Tommy Maistrello | 1 |
| Luca Vignali | 1 |
| Giuseppe Carriero | 1 |
| Lukas Muhl | 1 |
Spezia Calcio Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: Spezia Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
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.