Spezia Calcio vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Spezia Calcio vs Genoa CFC — Serie A at Stadio Dino Manuzzi.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Genoa CFC 5 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Davide Massa
- Referee Marco Piccinini
- Referee Rodolfo Di Vuolo
- Referee F. Schirru
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season
Genoa CFC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Genoa CFC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Genoa CFC
| Milutin Osmajic | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Spezia Calcio is hosting Genoa CFC for another epic battle.
- 2' A meaty challenge results in booking for Martin Erlic on 2.
- 5' The referee calls foul for Julian Chabot. He receives a Yellow card.
- 10' The Angola Mbala N'Zola breaks the deadlock on 10 minutes. 1-0!
- 15' Goal! Mattia Destro scores his 25 goal in 482 matches.
- 20' Andrea Masiello has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Spezia Calcio side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 33' Goran Pandev is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
- 38' Genoa CFC 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.
- 43' It’s a booking for Genoa CFC player. Paolo Ghiglione gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Julian Chabot makes way for Claudio Terzi at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Spezia Calcio.
- 51' Spezia Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vincenzo Italiano might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' Another substitution for Spezia Calcio to replace Diego Farias by Giuseppe Mastinu on 61 minute.
- 63' The crowd applauds Paolo Ghiglione as he leaves the pitch. Davide Zappacosta steps in for Genoa CFC.
- 68' Genoa CFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Mattia Destro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Claudio Terzi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' Against the run of play, Domenico Criscito has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 74' Time for substitution for Genoa CFC. Goran Pandev is replaced by Gianluca Scamacca.
- 75' Miha Zajc was booked on 75.
- 75' It is a substitution in Spezia Calcio team. Giulio Maggiore is replaced by Alessandro Deiola on 75 minute.
- 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Spezia Calcio and Genoa CFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 84' A change in the Genoa CFC ranks — Mattia Destro exits the field as Marko Pjaca enters on 84.
- 89' Ivan Provedel has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- With this win, Genoa CFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Eldor Shomurodov | 1 |
| Salvatore Sirigu | 1 |
| Ebrima Colley | 1 |
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
| Mattia Destro | 1 |
| Mbala N'Zola | 1 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 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.