Spezia Calcio vs Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC — Serie B at Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 38 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
- Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Simone Sozza
10 games this season
🟨 1.2/game
⚽ 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | AC Reggiana | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | FC Sudtirol | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | SSC Bari | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | FeralpiSalo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | Modena FC 2018 | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Spezia Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Calcio Lecco 1912 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | UC Sampdoria | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Mar | AC Reggiana | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Brescia Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Feb | FeralpiSalo | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
Spezia Calcio this season
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Spezia Calcio to score. At the same time, Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Spezia Calcio started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 12' Goal! Luca Vignali scores his 6 goal in 228 matches.
- 17' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jeremiah Streng on 17.
- 22' 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.
- 24' GOAL! Pablo Rodriguez Delgado scores on 24. Assisted by Francesco Di Tacchio
- 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Francesco Di Tacchio made 153 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Adam Nagy. He receives a card.
- 35' The supporters are chanting for Danilo Quaranta. He replaces Sauli Vaisanen on 35 minute.
- 40' 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 Simone D'Uffizi suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 50' Danilo Quaranta has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 38 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 52' What a strike from Petko Hristov! The score is 2-1.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 60' Brian Bayeye is replacing Raffaele Celia for the Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC side.
- 61' It is a substitution in Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC team. Samuel Giovane is replaced by David Duris on 61 minute.
- 66' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Spezia Calcio that had 228 games and scored 244 goals.
- 71' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sauli Vaisanen, as he is very good at scoring at Alberto Picco with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 75' Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Simone D'Uffizi is hanging Patrizio Masini on the field on 75 minute.
- 78' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Francesco Esposito is hanging Daniele Verde on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 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.
- 86' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Filip Jagiello is hanging Diego Falcinelli on the field on 86 minute.
- 87' Another change for Spezia Calcio made on 87 minute. Salvatore Elia leaves to be changed by Gregorio Tanco.
- With this win, Spezia Calcio is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Salvatore Elia ↓ Gregorio Tanco 87'
- 1
- 16
- 8
- 55
- 10
- 25
- 37
- 14
- 99
- 43
Bench
-
97
Filip Jagiello ↑ 86'
- 24
-
5
Gregorio Tanco ↑ 87'
- 40
- 77
- 15
- 36
- 80
- 21
-
9
Francesco Esposito ↑ 78'
- 33
- 26
Coach
Luca D'Angelo
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 55
- 3
- 18
- 7
- 99
-
13
Raffaele Celia ↓ Brian Bayeye 60'
- 32
-
8
Samuel Giovane ↓ David Duris 61'
- 73
- 11
Bench
-
14
Danilo Quaranta ↑ 35'
- 41
- 17
- 2
-
29
David Duris ↑ 61'
-
10
Fabrizio Caligara ↑ 61'
- 20
-
40
Brian Bayeye ↑ 60'
- 12
-
15
Simone D'Uffizi ↑ 75'
- 94
- 44
Coach
Massimo Carrera
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Petko Hristov | 2 |
| Daniele Verde | 1 |
| Giuseppe Bellusci | 1 |
| Luca Vignali | 1 |
| Pablo Rodriguez Delgado | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC Form
2024-04-01
Spezia Calcio
2–1
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
L
2024-03-17
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
4–1
Calcio Lecco 1912
W
2024-03-11
UC Sampdoria
2–1
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
L
2024-03-03
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
0–0
AC Reggiana
D
2024-02-27
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
1–1
Brescia Calcio
D
2024-02-24
FeralpiSalo
0–1
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
76%
Draw or Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
50%
Spezia Calcio or Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.