Spezia Calcio vs UC Sampdoria, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs UC Sampdoria — Serie B at Stadio Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 38 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
- UC Sampdoria 38 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Antonio Rapuano
- Assistant 1 Pasquale Capaldo
- Assistant 2 Filippo Bercigli
11 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 3.9 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | Palermo FC | 38 | 72 |
| 5 | US Catanzaro | 38 | 59 |
| 6 | Modena FC 2018 | 38 | 55 |
| 7 | SS Juve Stabia | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 38 | 49 |
| 9 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 38 | 46 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Carrarese Calcio | 38 | 44 |
| 13 | UC Sampdoria | 38 | 44 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 38 | 42 |
| 15 | Empoli FC | 38 | 41 |
| 16 | FC Sudtirol | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 18 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 19 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 20 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sudtirol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | US Catanzaro | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #13 |
| 35 | Points | 44 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 8 / 11 / 19 | W / D / L | 11 / 11 / 16 |
| 43 | Scored | 35 |
| 59 | Conceded | 48 |
| -16 | GD | -13 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 1.16 |
| 21% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
Spezia Calcio this season
Spezia Calcio this season
24%
Clean Sheets
UC Sampdoria this season
UC Sampdoria this season
Spezia Calcio are 19th (35 pts). UC Sampdoria are 13th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Spezia Calcio
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
4/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
UC Sampdoria
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Spezia Calcio host UC Sampdoria — let the battle begin!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Spezia Calcio must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' It looks surprising UC Sampdoria does not make any changes. Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Spezia Calcio currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Spezia Calcio and UC Sampdoria are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' Controversy at the stadium! Ronaldo Vieira argues furiously but the card stands.
- 33' Alessio Cragno is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for UC Sampdoria tonight.
- 37' A moment of madness from Przemyslaw Wisniewski on 37 minutes earns him a card. Spezia Calcio will be frustrated.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luca D'Angelo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' Giuseppe Sibilli catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
- 46' It is a substitution in UC Sampdoria team. Giuseppe Sibilli is replaced by Ebenezer Akinsanmiro on 46 minute.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Spezia Calcio needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 56' Massimo Coda has been relatively quiet despite scoring 24 goals in his last 190 appearances.
- 58' Another change for Spezia Calcio made on 58 minute. Adam Nagy leaves to be changed by Salvatore Esposito.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Bartosz Bereszynski argues furiously but the card stands.
- 65' 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.
- 66' A stunning finish from Gianluca Lapadula — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 71' It’s gonna be a card for Alessandro Riccio.
- 73' Goal! Gianluca Lapadula scores his 35 goal in 418 matches.
- 74' Fresh legs for UC Sampdoria! Massimo Coda comes on to replace Marco Curto.
- 79' Spezia Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 81' Gianluca Lapadula makes way for Giuseppe Di Serio at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Spezia Calcio.
- 85' Przemyslaw Wisniewski has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 85.
- 87' Fabio Abiuso has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bartosz Bereszynski on 87 minute.
- 89' It’s a booking for UC Sampdoria player. Remi Oudin gets a card.
- 90' Spezia Calcio ring the changes. Filippo Bandinelli has done his job and it is now time for Pietro Candelari to step up.
- With this win, Spezia Calcio is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 7
-
8
Adam Nagy ↓ Salvatore Esposito 58'
- 55
- 25
- 10
- 37
- 66
- 2
- 31
- 77
- 9
Bench
- 23
- 11
-
5
Salvatore Esposito ↑ 58'
- 4
-
20
Giuseppe Di Serio ↑ 81'
- 17
- 65
-
36
Pietro Candelari ↑ 90'
- 80
- 12
- 44
- 82
Coach
Luca D'Angelo
UC Sampdoria Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 94
- 24
-
4
Ronaldo Vieira ↓ Remi Oudin 74'
- 23
-
2
Marco Curto ↓ Massimo Coda 74'
- 21
- 26
- 5
- 28
- 19
- 33
Bench
-
20
Remi Oudin ↑ 74'
- 22
- 25
-
9
Massimo Coda ↑ 74'
- 8
- 80
- 17
- 18
- 77
- 72
-
15
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro ↑ 46'
-
90
Fabio Abiuso ↑ 87'
Coach
Leonardo Semplici
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniele Verde | 4 |
| Antonio Candreva | 3 |
| Fabio Depaoli | 2 |
| Gianluca Lapadula | 2 |
| Tommaso Pobega | 2 |
| Bruno Amione | 2 |
| Valerio Verre | 1 |
| Rachid Kouda | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.3
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
76%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
53%
Spezia Calcio or UC Sampdoria
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
13%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | UC Sampdoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.