Spezia Calcio vs FC Crotone, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' We are underway at Stadio Dino Manuzzi. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Crotone is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Spezia Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Koffi Djidji has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Arkadiusz Reca.
- 31' Spezia Calcio seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 33' Spezia Calcio receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 33.
- 38' The travelling FC Crotone supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 39' It is a substitution in FC Crotone team. Ahmad Benali is replaced by Lisandro Magallan on 39 minute.
- 40' GOAL! Simeon Nwankwo scores on 40.
- 45' 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.
- 46' The whistle greets Emanuel Gyasi as he departs to be replaced by Diego Farias.
- 51' Spezia Calcio is showing some good football. However, Spezia Calcio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Crotone needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 63' GOAL! Daniele Verde scores on 63. Assisted by Riccardo Marchizza
- 68' Arkadiusz Reca needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 69' Another change for FC Crotone made on 69 minute. Salvatore Molina leaves to be changed by Niccolo Zanellato.
- 70' Time for substitution for Spezia Calcio. Salvador Ferrer is replaced by Luca Vignali.
- 75' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lisandro Magallan made 175 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 78' Simeon Nwankwo puts FC Crotone on the lead.
- 81' The FC Crotone manager makes a substitution. Adam Ounas departs to be replaced by Samuel Di Carmine.
- 84' Andrej Galabinov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tommaso Pobega on 84 minute.
- 89' What a strike from Giulio Maggiore! The score is 2-2.
- The final score is 3-2.
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 |
|---|---|
| Junior Messias | 2 |
| Simeon Nwankwo | 2 |
| Diego Farias | 1 |
| Arkadiusz Reca | 1 |
| Eduardo | 1 |
| Giulio Maggiore | 1 |
| Martin Erlic | 1 |
| Daniele Verde | 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.