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Spezia Calcio vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2022-23
Spezia Calcio
2 – 2
Full Time
US Sassuolo Calcio
Sat 27 Aug 2022 · 18:45 UTC Stadio Alberto Picco HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Gian Marco Ferrari
Albin Ekdal 68' Y
Albin Ekdal 81' R
Albin Ekdal 82' R

Overview

Match Preview

Spezia Calcio vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Alberto Picco.

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 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

2
3
3
Spezia Calcio 8 games · Avg 3.1 goals US Sassuolo Calcio
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-27 Spezia Calcio 2–2 US Sassuolo Calcio 2022-03-18 US Sassuolo Calcio 4–1 Spezia Calcio 2021-12-05 Spezia Calcio 2–2 US Sassuolo Calcio 2021-02-06 US Sassuolo Calcio 1–2 Spezia Calcio 2020-09-27 Spezia Calcio 1–4 US Sassuolo Calcio

Recent Form

Spezia Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
US Sassuolo Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
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' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' Spezia Calcio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against US Sassuolo Calcio's shape.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Spezia Calcio and US Sassuolo Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 27' Davide Frattesi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
  • 30' GOAL! Simone Bastoni fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kevin Agudelo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Spezia Calcio.
  • 45' The referee shows US Sassuolo Calcio player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' A change in the Spezia Calcio ranks — Petko Hristov exits the field as Mattia Caldara enters on 46.
  • 49' Sensational shot from M'Bala Nzola. Spezia Calcio is back in the lead.
  • 50' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andrea Pinamonti makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 58' David Strelec makes way for Viktor Kovalenko at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Spezia Calcio.
  • 63' Albin Ekdal needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 66' The Spezia Calcio bench stirs into life. Kevin Agudelo is withdrawn and Daniele Verde gets his opportunity.
  • 68' Kristian Thorstvedt gets the nod from US Sassuolo Calcio. He replaces Davide Frattesi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' That is a Yellow card for Spezia Calcio. Albin Ekdal will be fuming at that decision.
  • 73' The travelling US Sassuolo Calcio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 77' A tactical swap from US Sassuolo Calcio — Gregoire Defrel on, Andrea Pinamonti off on 77 minutes.
  • 78' Spezia Calcio ring the changes. Simone Bastoni has done his job and it is now time for Jacopo Sala to step up.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Albin Ekdal.
  • 82' Albin Ekdal picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 87' Spezia Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Spezia Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luca Gotti

US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alessio Dionisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Domenico Berardi 4
Francesco Caputo 4
Emanuel Gyasi 2
Luca Vignali 2
Giacomo Raspadori 2
Gianluca Scamacca 1
Kaan Ayhan 1
Gregoire Defrel 1

Head to Head

2022-08-27 Spezia Calcio 2–2 US Sassuolo Calcio 2022-03-18 US Sassuolo Calcio 4–1 Spezia Calcio 2021-12-05 Spezia Calcio 2–2 US Sassuolo Calcio 2021-02-06 US Sassuolo Calcio 1–2 Spezia Calcio 2020-09-27 Spezia Calcio 1–4 US Sassuolo Calcio

Spezia Calcio Form

2022-08-27 Spezia Calcio 2–2 US Sassuolo Calcio D 2022-08-20 FC Internazionale Milano 3–0 Spezia Calcio L 2022-08-14 Spezia Calcio 1–0 Empoli FC W 2022-05-22 Spezia Calcio 0–3 SSC Napoli L 2022-05-14 Udinese Calcio 2–3 Spezia Calcio W 2022-05-08 Spezia Calcio 1–3 Atalanta BC L

US Sassuolo Calcio Form

2022-08-27 Spezia Calcio 2–2 US Sassuolo Calcio D 2022-08-20 US Sassuolo Calcio 1–0 US Lecce W 2022-08-15 Juventus FC 3–0 US Sassuolo Calcio L 2022-05-22 US Sassuolo Calcio 0–3 AC Milan L 2022-05-15 Bologna FC 1909 1–3 US Sassuolo Calcio W 2022-05-07 US Sassuolo Calcio 1–1 Udinese Calcio D

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

✗ Wrong
Spezia Calcio36% Draw27% US Sassuolo Calcio37%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
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

✗ Wrong
Spezia Calcio27% Draw44% US Sassuolo Calcio29%
Actual: 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.