Spezia Calcio vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Fabio Maresca
- Referee Luca Banti
- Referee Domenico Rocca
- Referee Andrea Zingarelli
- Referee Matteo Marcenaro (Italy)
- Referee Francesca Di Monte (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Nov | Atalanta BC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 06 Nov | Torino FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | ACF Fiorentina | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Spezia Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | SSC Napoli | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | AC Milan | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Nov | Cagliari Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Nov | Udinese Calcio | A | 2–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | Empoli FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Spezia Calcio gets underway.
- 1' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Arkadiusz Reca.
- 4' Giulio Maggiore was booked on 4.
- 9' Spezia Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 14' Abdou Harroui is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Spezia Calcio tonight.
- 19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rey Manaj made 513 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Spezia Calcio side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Jacopo Sala argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' The Albania Rey Manaj breaks the deadlock on 35 minutes. 1-0!
- 40' Spezia Calcio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against US Sassuolo Calcio's shape.
- 44' Davide Frattesi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 44.
- 46' Time for substitution for US Sassuolo Calcio. Matheus Henrique is replaced by Giacomo Raspadori.
- 48' A stunning finish from Emanuel Gyasi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 53' Greece international Giorgos Kiriakopoulos has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' Over 58 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' Jeremy Toljan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 521 appearances.
- 66' GOAL! Giacomo Raspadori fires home to make it 2-1!
- 67' Spezia Calcio ring the changes. Jacopo Sala has done his job and it is now time for Mehdi Bourabia to step up.
- 69' Fresh legs for US Sassuolo Calcio! Jeremie Boga comes on to replace Gregoire Defrel.
- 74' The 31-year-old Kaan Ayhan has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' The referee shows US Sassuolo Calcio player a Yellow card on 75.
- 76' Spezia Calcio make a change. Emanuel Gyasi trudges off to be replaced by Petko Hristov on 76 minutes.
- 79' The Italy Giacomo Raspadori breaks the deadlock on 79 minutes. 2-2!
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Domenico Berardi on 84 minutes.
- 86' Abdou Harroui gets the nod from US Sassuolo Calcio. He replaces Davide Frattesi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' Spezia Calcio ring the changes. Rey Manaj has done his job and it is now time for Ebrima Colley to step up.
- 90' Spezia Calcio receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 13
-
7
Jacopo Sala ↓ Mehdi Bourabia 67'
- 25
- 28
-
11
Emanuel Gyasi ↓ Petko Hristov 76'
- 94
-
9
Rey Manaj ↓ Ebrima Colley 88'
- 43
- 8
- 18
Bench
- 1
-
15
Petko Hristov ↑ 76'
-
6
Mehdi Bourabia ↑ 67'
-
20
Simone Bastoni ↑ 88'
-
10
Daniele Verde ↑ 67'
- 44
-
19
Ebrima Colley ↑ 88'
- 21
- 40
- 14
Coach
Thiago Motta
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Davide Frattesi ↓ Abdou Harroui 86'
- 97
- 91
- 8
- 5
-
92
Gregoire Defrel ↓ Jeremie Boga 69'
- 47
- 25
- 31
-
17
Mert Muldur ↓ Jeremy Toljan 46'
- 77
Bench
-
22
Jeremy Toljan ↑ 46'
- 21
- 56
- 24
- 13
- 6
- 4
-
7
Jeremie Boga ↑ 69'
- 23
-
18
Giacomo Raspadori ↑ 46'
-
20
Abdou Harroui ↑ 86'
Coach
Alessio Dionisi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Domenico Berardi | 4 |
| Francesco Caputo | 4 |
| Emanuel Gyasi | 2 |
| Luca Vignali | 2 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 2 |
| Andrey Galabinov | 1 |
| M'Bala Nzola | 1 |
| Martin Erlic | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Spezia Calcio or US Sassuolo Calcio 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
64%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
63%
Spezia Calcio or US Sassuolo Calcio
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Spezia Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.6%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.