Spezia Calcio vs Cagliari Calcio, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Spezia Calcio vs Cagliari Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Dino Manuzzi.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cagliari Calcio 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paolo Valeri
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Stefano Del Giovane
- Referee Livio Marinelli
- Referee Francesco Fiore
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Cagliari Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Atalanta BC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Mar | Benevento Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Juventus FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Feb | ACF Fiorentina | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Spezia Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Juventus FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | UC Sampdoria | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Mar | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | FC Crotone | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Torino FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Cagliari Calcio gets underway.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Spezia Calcio have won 244 goals from 228 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Cagliari Calcio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' Italy international Daniele Rugani has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Radja Nainggolan.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Cagliari Calcio. Joao Pedro Galvao will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' The Spezia Calcio bench stirs into life. Riccardo Marchizza is withdrawn and Simone Bastoni gets his opportunity.
- 49' What a moment for Roberto Piccoli! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' Cagliari Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' A change in the Spezia Calcio ranks — Tommaso Pobega exits the field as Leo Sena enters on 56.
- 61' Spezia Calcio currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. Spezia Calcio must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 67' Another substitution for Spezia Calcio to replace Roberto Piccoli by Mbala N'Zola on 67 minute.
- 70' The crowd applauds Leonardo Pavoletti as he leaves the pitch. Giovanni Simeone steps in for Cagliari Calcio.
- 72' Diego Farias is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
- 77' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Spezia Calcio and Cagliari Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 80' Giulio Maggiore makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Spezia Calcio are in front.
- 81' Alessandro Tripaldelli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ragnar Klavan at the 81 minute mark.
- 82' Spezia Calcio make a change. Giulio Maggiore trudges off to be replaced by Gennaro Acampora on 82 minutes.
- 83' Gaston Pereiro is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 17
- 5
- 8
- 25
-
28
Martin Erlic ↓ Claudio Terzi 81'
- 11
- 34
-
91
Roberto Piccoli ↓ Mbala N'Zola 67'
- 21
-
26
Tommaso Pobega ↓ Leo Sena 56'
Bench
- 22
- 77
- 39
-
18
Mbala N'Zola ↑ 67'
-
19
Claudio Terzi ↑ 81'
-
4
Gennaro Acampora ↑ 82'
-
20
Simone Bastoni ↑ 46'
- 69
- 31
- 10
-
88
Leo Sena ↑ 56'
- 80
Coach
Vincenzo Italiano
Cagliari Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 24
- 28
- 22
- 10
- 30
- 15
- 4
-
32
Alfred Duncan ↓ Alberto Cerri 81'
- 18
- 8
Bench
- 31
-
20
Gaston Pereiro ↑ 70'
-
3
Alessandro Tripaldelli ↑ 81'
-
27
Alberto Cerri ↑ 81'
- 1
- 16
- 19
-
9
Giovanni Simeone ↑ 70'
- 14
- 25
- 40
- 44
Coach
Leonardo Semplici
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Pedro Galvao | 3 |
| Emanuel Gyasi | 2 |
| Leonardo Pavoletti | 1 |
| Mbala N'Zola | 1 |
| Gaston Pereiro | 1 |
| Giulio Maggiore | 1 |
| Roberto Piccoli | 1 |
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.56
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Cagliari Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
72%
Draw or Cagliari Calcio
54%
Spezia Calcio or Cagliari Calcio
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | Cagliari Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Cagliari Calcio keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

