Spezia Calcio vs US Cremonese, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs US Cremonese — Serie B at Stadio Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 38 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- US Cremonese 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Rutella (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Domenico Rocca
- Assistant 2 Tiziana Trasciatti (Italy)
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 | Padova Calcio | 38 | 46 |
| 10 | AC Cesena | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 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 Südtirol | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 18 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 19 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
| 20 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | US Cremonese | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 May | AC Reggiana | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 May | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Frosinone Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Mantova 1911 SSD | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | UC Sampdoria | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Spezia Calcio | A | 3–2 | W |
| 04 May | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 May | UC Sampdoria | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Apr | Mantova 1911 SSD | H | 4–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | SS Juve Stabia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Apr | AC Reggiana | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Spezia Calcio have kicked off against US Cremonese. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Spezia Calcio are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against US Cremonese's 3-5-1-1 shape.
- 13' The Italy Tommaso Barbieri breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 0-1!
- 17' Paulo Dentello doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 22' Spezia Calcio 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.
- 26' The referee shows US Cremonese player a card on 26.
- 31' Ales Mateju is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
- 33' The referee shows US Cremonese player a card on 33.
- 38' Luca Vignali has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 38 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' Brilliant from the ! Jari Vandeputte makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 43.
- 46' Another change for Spezia Calcio made on 46 minute. Salvatore Esposito leaves to be changed by Pietro Candelari.
- 50' Controversy at the stadium! Charles Pickel argues furiously but the card stands.
- 55' Spezia Calcio are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Luca Vignali picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 59' A moment of madness from Matteo Bianchetti on 59 minutes earns him a card. US Cremonese will be frustrated.
- 63' US Cremonese ring the changes. Jari Vandeputte has done his job and it is now time for Lorenzo Moretti to step up.
- 66' A change in the Spezia Calcio ranks — Francesco Cassata exits the field as Gianluca Lapadula enters on 66.
- 69' Goal! Francesco Esposito scores his 22 goal in 228 matches.
- 74' Spezia Calcio currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 75' What a strike from Gianluca Lapadula! The score is 2-3.
- 75' Francesco Gelli gets the nod from US Cremonese. He replaces Charles Pickel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Dennis Johnsen makes way for Mattia Valoti at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Cremonese.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Antonio Colak. He replaces Giuseppe Di Serio on 81 minute.
- 82' The US Cremonese manager makes a substitution. Manuel De Luca departs to be replaced by Marco Nasti.
- 87' The whistle greets Luca Vignali as he departs to be replaced by Diego Falcinelli.
- 88' Marco Nasti has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 88.
- 90' Mattia Valoti has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from US Cremonese to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 8
- 55
- 5
- 37
-
32
Luca Vignali ↓ Diego Falcinelli 87'
- 29
- 66
- 2
-
31
Giuseppe Aurelio ↓ Rachid Kouda 66'
- 20
- 9
Bench
- 23
-
11
Diego Falcinelli ↑ 87'
-
10
Gianluca Lapadula ↑ 66'
- 4
-
17
Antonio Colak ↑ 81'
- 65
-
36
Pietro Candelari ↑ 46'
-
80
Rachid Kouda ↑ 66'
- 12
- 44
- 82
Coach
Luca D'Angelo
US Cremonese Lineups
3-5-1-1Starting XI
-
19
Michele Castagnetti ↓ Zan Majer 81'
-
11
Dennis Johnsen ↓ Mattia Valoti 76'
- 15
- 1
- 5
- 6
-
9
Manuel De Luca ↓ Marco Nasti 82'
- 4
- 7
- 27
- 55
Bench
-
8
Mattia Valoti ↑ 76'
- 90
-
14
Francesco Gelli ↑ 75'
-
37
Zan Majer ↑ 81'
- 30
-
42
Lorenzo Moretti ↑ 63'
-
99
Marco Nasti ↑ 82'
- 12
Coach
Giovanni Stroppa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Massimo Coda | 2 |
| Leonardo Sernicola | 1 |
| Luca Zanimacchia | 1 |
| Petko Hristov | 1 |
| Michele Collocolo | 1 |
| Emil Holm | 1 |
| Gianluca Lapadula | 1 |
| M'Bala Nzola | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
US Cremonese xG
I would bet for:
Spezia Calcio or US Cremonese 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Cremonese 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
60%
Draw or US Cremonese
68%
Spezia Calcio or US Cremonese
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Cremonese win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | US Cremonese covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 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%
✓
US Cremonese keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.