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Spezia Calcio vs UC Sampdoria, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2024-25
Sun 6 Apr 2025 · 15:15 UTC Stadio Alberto Picco 10,220 HT 45' · FT 45'
Gianluca Lapadula 66' 1–0
Gianluca Lapadula 73' 2–0

Overview

Match Preview

Spezia Calcio vs UC SampdoriaSerie B at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Match Details

  • Referee Antonio Rapuano
  • Assistant 1 Pasquale Capaldo
  • Assistant 2 Filippo Bercigli

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Apr UC Sampdoria H 2–0 W
28 Mar Brescia Calcio H 0–1 L
15 Mar AC Cesena A 0–0 D
09 Mar AC Pisa 1909 H 3–2 W
28 Feb FC Südtirol A 1–1 D
23 Feb US Catanzaro H 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Apr Spezia Calcio A 0–2 L
29 Mar Frosinone Calcio H 0–3 L
16 Mar AC Reggiana A 2–2 D
08 Mar Palermo FC H 1–1 D
02 Mar SSC Bari A 1–1 D
21 Feb US Sassuolo Calcio H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Spezia Calcio UC Sampdoria
#7 Position #17
35 Points 0
38 Played 0
8 / 11 / 19 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
43 Scored 0
59 Conceded 0
-16 GD +0
0.92 PPG
21% Win %

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Spezia Calcio are 7th (35 pts). UC Sampdoria are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Alberto Picco as Spezia Calcio face off against UC Sampdoria in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Bartosz Bereszynski needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 15' Alessio Cragno has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 418 appearances.
  • 20' Spezia Calcio have won 244 goals from 228 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' The 30-year-old Ales Mateju has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 28' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ronaldo Vieira.
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 37' That looks like a foul for a card for Przemyslaw Wisniewski.
  • 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Giuseppe Sibilli on 45.
  • 46' Giuseppe Sibilli makes way for Ebenezer Akinsanmiro at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from UC Sampdoria.
  • 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' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Salvatore Esposito. He replaces Adam Nagy on 58 minute.
  • 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bartosz Bereszynski on 60.
  • 65' It looks surprising UC Sampdoria does not make any changes. Ronaldo Vieira has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 66' What composure from Gianluca Lapadula! The Peru international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alessandro Riccio.
  • 73' What a strike from Gianluca Lapadula! The score is 2-0.
  • 74' A change in the UC Sampdoria ranks — Marco Curto exits the field as Massimo Coda enters on 74.
  • 79' 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.
  • 81' Spezia Calcio ring the changes. Gianluca Lapadula has done his job and it is now time for Giuseppe Di Serio to step up.
  • 85' The referee shows Spezia Calcio player a card on 85.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Fabio Abiuso. He replaces Bartosz Bereszynski on 87 minute.
  • 89' Remi Oudin picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Pietro Candelari. He replaces Filippo Bandinelli on 90 minute.
  • Spezia Calcio celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.65 Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.4 UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 90% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Spezia Calcio40% Draw41% UC Sampdoria19%
Actual: Spezia Calcio win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes18% 0% No82%
Avg goals/match: 1.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 62%
38%
± 1.5 29%
71%
± 2.5 10%
90%
± 3.5 3%
97%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Spezia Calcio or Draw
81%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
60%
Spezia Calcio or UC Sampdoria
59%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Spezia Calcio19% Draw72% UC Sampdoria9%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
37.6%
1 – 0
20.9%
0 – 1
12.1%
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
3.3%
0 – 2
2.4%
1 – 2
2%
3 – 0
1.4%
2 – 2
0.8%
3 – 1
0.8%
0 – 3
0.3%

Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio

Handicap Spezia Calcio covers Push UC Sampdoria covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 8% 91%
-1.5 9% 91%
-1 9% 25% 66%
-0.5 34% 66%
+0.5 83% 17%
+1 83% 14% 3%
+1.5 97% 3%
+2 97% 3% 0%
+2.5 100% 0%

Clean Sheet

Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
67%
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
52%

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