Spezia Calcio vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs Genoa CFC — Serie A at Stadio Dino Manuzzi.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Genoa CFC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Davide Massa
- Referee Marco Piccinini
- Referee Rodolfo Di Vuolo
- Referee F. Schirru
11 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Genoa CFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Dec | FC Crotone | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | SS Lazio | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Nov | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Spezia Calcio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Dec | Benevento Calcio | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | AC Milan | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Dec | Juventus FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Dec | ACF Fiorentina | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Nov | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Dino Manuzzi as Spezia Calcio face off against Genoa CFC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 2' Martin Erlic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 2.
- 5' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Julian Chabot.
- 10' A stunning finish from Mbala N'Zola — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 15' The Italy Mattia Destro breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 1-1!
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Vincenzo Italiano will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' 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.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 33' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Goran Pandev.
- 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Milan Badelj is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Spezia Calcio.
- 43' Paolo Ghiglione has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
- 46' Spezia Calcio ring the changes. Julian Chabot has done his job and it is now time for Claudio Terzi to step up.
- 51' Spezia Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Genoa CFC backline.
- 56' The travelling Genoa CFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Giuseppe Mastinu gets the nod from Spezia Calcio. He replaces Diego Farias and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' Davide Zappacosta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paolo Ghiglione on 63 minute.
- 68' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Genoa CFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 70' A moment of madness from Mattia Destro on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Genoa CFC will be frustrated.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Claudio Terzi.
- 73' A goal from the Italy international Domenico Criscito! He fires home on 73 to make it 1-2!
- 74' A change in the Genoa CFC ranks — Goran Pandev exits the field as Gianluca Scamacca enters on 74.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Miha Zajc.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Alessandro Deiola. He replaces Giulio Maggiore on 75 minute.
- 80' Goran Pandev, a North Macedonia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 84' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Mattia Destro departs to be replaced by Marko Pjaca.
- 89' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Julian Chabot ↓ Claudio Terzi 46'
-
17
Diego Farias ↓ Giuseppe Mastinu 61'
- 5
- 18
-
8
Matteo Ricci ↓ Roberto Piccoli 84'
- 25
- 69
- 28
- 11
- 94
- 24
Bench
- 12
- 7
-
27
Alessandro Deiola ↑ 75'
-
16
Paolo Bartolomei ↑ 75'
-
19
Claudio Terzi ↑ 46'
-
15
Giuseppe Mastinu ↑ 61'
- 4
- 20
- 34
- 10
-
91
Roberto Piccoli ↑ 84'
- 26
Coach
Vincenzo Italiano
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
-
8
Lukas Lerager ↓ Miha Zajc 63'
- 1
- 55
-
23
Mattia Destro ↓ Marko Pjaca 84'
- 47
- 19
- 4
-
11
Valon Behrami ↓ Nicolo Rovella 74'
- 21
- 18
Bench
- 38
-
77
Davide Zappacosta ↑ 63'
-
9
Gianluca Scamacca ↑ 74'
-
37
Marko Pjaca ↑ 84'
- 13
- 32
- 5
-
16
Miha Zajc ↑ 63'
- 24
- 61
- 90
-
65
Nicolo Rovella ↑ 74'
Coach
Davide Ballardini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Domenico Criscito | 2 |
| Ebrima Colley | 1 |
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
| Mattia Destro | 1 |
| Mbala N'Zola | 1 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 1 |
| Goran Pandev | 1 |
| Eldor Shomurodov | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for:
Spezia Calcio or Genoa CFC 71% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Genoa CFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
62%
Draw or Genoa CFC
67%
Spezia Calcio or Genoa CFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | Genoa CFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.