Spezia Calcio vs Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Spezia Calcio vs Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC — Serie B at Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 5 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simone Sozza
3 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 15.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Südtirol | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Modena FC 2018 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Padova Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | Benevento Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | Hellas Verona FC | 5 | 7 |
| 9 | AC Cesena | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | AC Pisa 1909 | 5 | 7 |
| 12 | SS Arezzo | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Empoli FC | 5 | 6 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 5 | 5 |
| 16 | US Cremonese | 5 | 5 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | SS Juve Stabia | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | US Catanzaro | 5 | 3 |
| 20 | Carrarese Calcio | 5 | 1 |
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 Südtirol | 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
20%
Clean Sheets
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC this season
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
| Andrea Silipo | 3 G | |
| Gabriele Gori | 1 G | 1 A |
| Matteo Brunori Sandri | 1 G | |
| Simone D'Uffizi | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Spezia Calcio kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Spezia Calcio and Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Spezia Calcio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 12' Luca Vignali has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 12 minutes.
- 17' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jeremiah Streng on 17.
- 22' Italy international Francesco Di Tacchio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 24' Pablo Rodriguez Delgado is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Danilo Quaranta, as he is very good at scoring at Alberto Picco with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 32' The referee shows Spezia Calcio player a card on 32.
- 35' The whistle greets Sauli Vaisanen as he departs to be replaced by Danilo Quaranta.
- 40' Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 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.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Massimo Carrera might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 52' Petko Hristov has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
- 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Brian Bayeye is replacing Raffaele Celia for the Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC side.
- 61' The Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC manager makes a substitution. Samuel Giovane departs to be replaced by David Duris.
- 66' The travelling Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 71' 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 Valerio Mantovani suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' Simone D'Uffizi gets the nod from Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC. He replaces Patrizio Masini and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Spezia Calcio ring the changes. Daniele Verde has done his job and it is now time for Francesco Esposito to step up.
- 83' Sauli Vaisanen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC so far.
- 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' Gregorio Tanco is replacing Salvatore Elia for the Spezia Calcio side.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
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.

