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Spezia Calcio vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
Tue 26 Oct 2021 · 16:30 UTC Stadio Alberto Picco HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Spezia Calcio vs Genoa CFCSerie A at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Match Details

  • Referee Luca Banti
  • Referee Francesco Fiore
  • Referee Rodolfo Di Vuolo
  • Referee Manuel Volpi
  • Referee Simone Sozza
  • Referee Fabio Schirru

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct Genoa CFC H 1–1 D
22 Oct UC Sampdoria A 1–2 L
16 Oct US Salernitana 1919 H 2–1 W
03 Oct Hellas Verona FC A 0–4 L
25 Sep AC Milan H 1–2 L
22 Sep Juventus FC H 2–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct Spezia Calcio A 1–1 D
22 Oct Torino FC A 2–3 L
17 Oct US Sassuolo Calcio H 2–2 D
02 Oct US Salernitana 1919 A 0–1 L
25 Sep Hellas Verona FC H 3–3 D
21 Sep Bologna FC 1909 A 2–2 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Genoa CFC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Salvatore Sirigu has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 6 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' Genoa CFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' Nicolo Rovella has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 418 appearances.
  • 25' Genoa CFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' Spezia Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Genoa CFC backline.
  • 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 45' It looks surprising Spezia Calcio does not make any changes. Domenico Criscito has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Andrea Cambiaso makes way for Davide Biraschi at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Genoa CFC.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Spezia Calcio side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 55' Poor challenge from Simone Bastoni. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Davide Biraschi.
  • 60' A tactical swap from Spezia CalcioEbrima Colley on, David Strelec off on 60 minutes.
  • 62' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Valon Behrami departs to be replaced by Felipe Caicedo.
  • 65' A moment of madness from Yayah Kallon on 65 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Genoa CFC will be frustrated.
  • 66' What a strike from Ebrima Colley! The score is 1-0.
  • 71' Another substitution for Genoa CFC to replace Yayah Kallon by Goran Pandev on 71 minute.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Genoa CFC. Milan Badelj is replaced by Pablo Galdames.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Spezia Calcio! Janis Antiste comes on to replace Eddie Salcedo.
  • 79' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Felipe Caicedo on 79 minutes.
  • 84' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 85' Ivan Provedel catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 85.
  • 86' Domenico Criscito makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Genoa CFC are in front.
  • 89' Genoa CFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
  • The points are shared — Spezia Calcio 1-1 Genoa CFC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29 Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for: Spezia Calcio or Genoa CFC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Spezia Calcio36% Draw29% Genoa CFC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Spezia Calcio or Draw
65%
Draw or Genoa CFC
64%
Spezia Calcio or Genoa CFC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Spezia Calcio26% Draw48% Genoa CFC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio

Handicap Spezia Calcio covers Push Genoa CFC covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% 84%
-1 16% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% 65%
+0.5 64% 36%
+1 64% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% 16%
+2 84% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% 6%

Clean Sheet

Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
28%
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
28%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.