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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cosenza Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Minelli (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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Alberto Picco!
- 3' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mirko Antonucci.
- 8' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fabio Caserta might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 9' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Andrea Meroni.
- 14' 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.
- 19' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cosenza Calcio needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 29' Italy international Simone Mazzocchi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 34' 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 Laurens Serpe suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' 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.
- 42' Spezia Calcio player sees a card in front of him.
- 46' Tommaso D'Orazio gets the nod from Cosenza Calcio. He replaces Alessandro Fontanarosa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Cosenza Calcio ring the changes. Mattia Viviani has done his job and it is now time for Simone Mazzocchi to step up.
- 56' Cosenza Calcio make a change. Luigi Canotto trudges off to be replaced by Gennaro Tutino on 56 minutes.
- 61' Spezia Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cosenza Calcio backline.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Rachid Kouda. He replaces Salvatore Elia on 63 minute.
- 66' The referee shows Cosenza Calcio player a card on 66.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Tommaso D'Orazio. He receives a card.
- 72' Pietro Martino picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 73' The whistle greets Manuel Marras as he departs to be replaced by Aldo Florenzi.
- 77' Cosenza Calcio ring the changes. Mateusz Praszelik has done his job and it is now time for Giacomo Calo to step up.
- 79' Spezia Calcio make a change. Mirko Antonucci trudges off to be replaced by Tio Cipot on 79 minutes.
- 84' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' That is a card for Spezia Calcio. Iva Gelashvili will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The crowd applauds Szymon Zurkowski as he leaves the pitch. Pietro Candelari steps in for Spezia Calcio.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Arkadiusz Reca | 1 |
| Rachid Kouda | 1 |
| Francesco Esposito | 1 |
| Gabriele Artistico | 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.