Spezia Calcio vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2022-23 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 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alessandro Giallatini
- Referee Francesco Fiore
- Referee Federico Dionisi
- Referee Manuel Volpi
- Referee Francesco Cosso
- Referee Giuseppe Macaddino
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Aug | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Aug | Empoli FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 May | SSC Napoli | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 May | Udinese Calcio | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 May | Atalanta BC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | Spezia Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Aug | US Lecce | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Juventus FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 May | AC Milan | H | 0–3 | L |
| 15 May | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 May | Udinese Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Spezia Calcio to score. At the same time, US Sassuolo Calcio does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' Spezia Calcio started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' US Sassuolo Calcio have won 459 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering US Sassuolo Calcio that had 384 games and scored 459 goals.
- 27' What composure from Davide Frattesi! The Italy international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 30' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Simone Bastoni makes it 1-1.
- 35' M'Bala Nzola has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Gian Marco Ferrari. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Another substitution for Spezia Calcio to replace Petko Hristov by Mattia Caldara on 46 minute.
- 49' Goal! M'Bala Nzola scores his 30 goal in 228 matches.
- 50' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andrea Pinamonti makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 55' Emanuel Gyasi, a Ghana , has 27 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 58' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Viktor Kovalenko is hanging David Strelec on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' 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.
- 66' Time for substitution for Spezia Calcio. Kevin Agudelo is replaced by Daniele Verde.
- 68' The US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes a substitution. Davide Frattesi departs to be replaced by Kristian Thorstvedt.
- 68' Spezia Calcio receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 68.
- 73' US Sassuolo Calcio come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 77' Gregoire Defrel is replacing Andrea Pinamonti for the US Sassuolo Calcio side.
- 78' The Spezia Calcio manager makes a substitution. Simone Bastoni departs to be replaced by Jacopo Sala.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Albin Ekdal argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 82' The referee has no hesitation. Albin Ekdal is booked for Spezia Calcio — Red card on 82.
- 87' Bartlomiej Dragowski is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for US Sassuolo Calcio tonight.
- The points are shared — Spezia Calcio 2-2 US Sassuolo Calcio. Honours even.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 69
-
15
Petko Hristov ↓ Mattia Caldara 46'
-
6
Mehdi Bourabia ↓ Albin Ekdal 66'
-
20
Simone Bastoni ↓ Jacopo Sala 78'
- 11
- 43
- 44
-
33
Kevin Agudelo ↓ Daniele Verde 66'
- 18
- 14
Bench
- 1
-
29
Mattia Caldara ↑ 46'
-
7
Jacopo Sala ↑ 78'
-
8
Albin Ekdal ↑ 66'
-
10
Daniele Verde ↑ 66'
-
24
Viktor Kovalenko ↑ 58'
- 17
- 89
- 2
- 40
- 28
- 16
Coach
Luca Gotti
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 7
- 27
- 22
- 47
- 6
- 10
- 13
- 28
- 9
- 77
Bench
- 14
- 5
- 3
-
92
Gregoire Defrel ↑ 77'
- 25
-
15
Emil Ceide ↑ 77'
- 64
- 8
-
42
Kristian Thorstvedt ↑ 68'
- 44
- 11
Coach
Alessio Dionisi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Francesco Caputo | 4 |
| Domenico Berardi | 4 |
| Emanuel Gyasi | 2 |
| Luca Vignali | 2 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 2 |
| Filip Duricic | 1 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 1 |
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Spezia Calcio or US Sassuolo Calcio 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
63%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
64%
Spezia Calcio or US Sassuolo Calcio
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Spezia Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.4%
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% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +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
21%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.