Spezia Calcio vs FC Crotone, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs FC Crotone — Serie A at Stadio Dino Manuzzi.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Crotone 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Luca Banti
- Referee Marco Piccinini
- Referee Filippo Bercigli
- Referee Simone Sozza
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | FC Crotone | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Apr | SS Lazio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Spezia Calcio | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | SSC Napoli | A | 3–4 | L |
| 20 Mar | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Mar | SS Lazio | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | Torino FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Mar | Atalanta BC | A | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Spezia Calcio and FC Crotone get this one started.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Spezia Calcio and FC Crotone are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Spezia Calcio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Spezia Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Crotone backline.
- 25' FC Crotone are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 26' Arkadiusz Reca catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ardian Ismajli on 33.
- 38' The 37-year-old Andrey Galabinov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 39' Lisandro Magallan gets the nod from FC Crotone. He replaces Ahmad Benali and will look to change the dynamic.
- 40' The Nigeria Simeon Nwankwo breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 0-1!
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Diego Farias has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emanuel Gyasi on 46 minute.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' FC Crotone fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 63' Daniele Verde is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 68' It is a cagey affair so far. Spezia Calcio in their trying to find a way past FC Crotone's compact .
- 69' It is a substitution in FC Crotone team. Salvatore Molina is replaced by Niccolo Zanellato on 69 minute.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Luca Vignali. He replaces Salvador Ferrer on 70 minute.
- 75' 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 Alex Cordaz suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' Simeon Nwankwo puts FC Crotone on the lead.
- 81' Samuel Di Carmine is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Ounas at the 81 minute mark.
- 84' The Spezia Calcio manager makes a substitution. Tommaso Pobega departs to be replaced by Andrej Galabinov.
- 89' GOAL! Giulio Maggiore scores on 89. Assisted by Martin Erlic
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Spezia Calcio to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 18
-
8
Matteo Ricci ↓ Leo Sena 46'
- 25
- 28
-
11
Emanuel Gyasi ↓ Diego Farias 46'
- 94
-
31
Daniele Verde ↓ Kevin Agudelo 70'
- 34
-
21
Salvador Ferrer ↓ Luca Vignali 70'
- 26
Bench
- 1
- 22
-
17
Diego Farias ↑ 46'
-
9
Andrey Galabinov ↑ 84'
- 19
- 4
- 20
-
69
Luca Vignali ↑ 70'
- 10
- 91
-
88
Leo Sena ↑ 46'
-
80
Kevin Agudelo ↑ 70'
Coach
Vincenzo Italiano
FC Crotone Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Adam Ounas ↓ Samuel Di Carmine 81'
- 13
- 69
- 1
- 10
- 25
- 17
- 5
- 26
- 44
- 30
Bench
- 97
- 34
-
54
Samuel Di Carmine ↑ 81'
- 16
-
21
Niccolo Zanellato ↑ 69'
- 3
- 33
- 95
-
6
Lisandro Magallan ↑ 39'
- 77
- 22
- 20
Coach
Serse Cosmi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simeon Nwankwo | 2 |
| Junior Messias | 2 |
| Martin Erlic | 1 |
| Daniele Verde | 1 |
| Koffi Djidji | 1 |
| Diego Farias | 1 |
| Arkadiusz Reca | 1 |
| Eduardo | 1 |
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.98
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7
FC Crotone xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 70% + Over 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
70%
Draw or FC Crotone
53%
Spezia Calcio or FC Crotone
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Crotone win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 0
5%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.9%
0 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | FC Crotone covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 13% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 19% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 16% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
FC Crotone keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.