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 5 games · 7 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 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
US Sassuolo Calcio
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
US Sassuolo Calcio
| Vasilije Adzic | 3 G | 1 A |
| Domenico Berardi | 1 G | |
| Cas Odenthal | 1 G | |
| Cristian Volpato | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Alberto Picco as Spezia Calcio face off against US Sassuolo Calcio 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' Spezia Calcio currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Arkadiusz Reca is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Spezia Calcio so far.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' Against the run of play, Davide Frattesi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 30' Simone Bastoni doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' The 27-year-old Kevin Agudelo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' US Sassuolo Calcio player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Petko Hristov makes way for Mattia Caldara at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Spezia Calcio.
- 49' Magnificent from M'Bala Nzola! That is 30 goals in 228 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' GOAL! Andrea Pinamonti fires home to make it 2-2!
- 55' The travelling US Sassuolo Calcio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 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' US Sassuolo Calcio are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' The Spezia Calcio manager makes a substitution. Kevin Agudelo departs to be replaced by Daniele Verde.
- 68' Kristian Thorstvedt is replacing Davide Frattesi for the US Sassuolo Calcio side.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Albin Ekdal argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' It’s high time Alessio Dionisi made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 77' Another substitution for US Sassuolo Calcio to replace Andrea Pinamonti by Gregoire Defrel on 77 minute.
- 78' Jacopo Sala is ready to make an impact after coming on for Simone Bastoni at the 78 minute mark.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Albin Ekdal.
- 82' That is a Red card for Spezia Calcio. Albin Ekdal will be fuming at that decision.
- 87' 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.
- The final score is 2-2.
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 |
|---|---|
| Domenico Berardi | 4 |
| Francesco Caputo | 4 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 2 |
| Emanuel Gyasi | 2 |
| Luca Vignali | 2 |
| Rey Manaj | 1 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 1 |
| Kaan Ayhan | 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.