Spezia Calcio vs Cosenza Calcio, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs Cosenza Calcio — Serie B at Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 38 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
- Cosenza Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Minelli (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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Cosenza Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Oct | Palermo FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Oct | AC Pisa 1909 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Sep | FeralpiSalo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | Brescia Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | AC Reggiana | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Spezia Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Oct | UC Sampdoria | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | Calcio Lecco 1912 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | US Cremonese | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Palermo FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
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 game is set. Cosenza Calcio kicks off things out of here…
- 3' Spezia Calcio receives a card for a hard tackle on 3.
- 8' Over 8 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 9' Controversy at the stadium! Andrea Meroni argues furiously but the card stands.
- 14' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 14 minutes.
- 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from Idriz Voca, as he is very good at scoring at Alberto Picco with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 24' Alessandro Fontanarosa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 29' The energy levels are beginning to show. Massimiliano Alvini might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' Cosenza Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' Controversy at the stadium! Salvatore Elia argues furiously but the card stands.
- 46' Fresh legs for Cosenza Calcio! Tommaso D'Orazio comes on to replace Alessandro Fontanarosa.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Fresh legs for Cosenza Calcio! Simone Mazzocchi comes on to replace Mattia Viviani.
- 56' The Cosenza Calcio bench stirs into life. Luigi Canotto is withdrawn and Gennaro Tutino gets his opportunity.
- 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 63' Spezia Calcio ring the changes. Salvatore Elia has done his job and it is now time for Rachid Kouda to step up.
- 66' Gennaro Tutino catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 66.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Tommaso D'Orazio is booked for Cosenza Calcio — card on 69.
- 72' Pietro Martino was booked on 72.
- 73' Aldo Florenzi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Manuel Marras at the 73 minute mark.
- 77' The Cosenza Calcio manager makes a substitution. Mateusz Praszelik departs to be replaced by Giacomo Calo.
- 79' Another change for Spezia Calcio made on 79 minute. Mirko Antonucci leaves to be changed by Tio Cipot.
- 84' It looks like no one’s ball. Spezia Calcio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 89' 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.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Iva Gelashvili on 90 minutes.
- 90' It is a substitution in Spezia Calcio team. Szymon Zurkowski is replaced by Pietro Candelari on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Salvatore Elia ↓ Rachid Kouda 63'
- 27
- 13
- 69
- 10
- 25
-
48
Mirko Antonucci ↓ Tio Cipot 79'
- 17
- 5
-
9
Francesco Esposito ↓ Luca Moro 63'
- 33
Bench
- 1
- 55
-
29
Francesco Cassata ↑ 46'
- 4
-
11
Tio Cipot ↑ 79'
-
24
Luca Moro ↑ 63'
- 40
- 15
-
30
Pietro Candelari ↑ 90'
- 19
-
80
Rachid Kouda ↑ 63'
- 21
Coach
Massimiliano Alvini
Cosenza Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
-
31
Luigi Canotto ↓ Gennaro Tutino 56'
- 23
- 24
- 1
-
7
Manuel Marras ↓ Aldo Florenzi 73'
- 13
- 26
- 10
- 42
- 6
- 27
Bench
- 2
-
14
Giacomo Calo ↑ 77'
- 77
- 3
-
11
Tommaso D'Orazio ↑ 46'
-
9
Gennaro Tutino ↑ 56'
- 98
-
30
Simone Mazzocchi ↑ 55'
- 21
- 19
- 20
-
34
Aldo Florenzi ↑ 73'
Coach
Fabio Caserta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Salvatore Elia | 2 |
| Gennaro Tutino | 2 |
| Gabriele Artistico | 1 |
| Arkadiusz Reca | 1 |
| Rachid Kouda | 1 |
| Francesco Esposito | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
Cosenza Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 81% + Spezia Calcio or Draw 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 2.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
73%
Draw or Cosenza Calcio
64%
Spezia Calcio or Cosenza Calcio
63%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.7%
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
1.9%
3 – 0
1.8%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | Cosenza Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 22% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 18% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Cosenza Calcio keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.