Spezia Calcio vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Spezia Calcio vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie B at Stadio Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Piccinini
- Assistant 1 Daisuke Yoshikawa (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Simone Biffi (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Südtirol | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Modena FC 2018 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Padova Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | Benevento Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | Hellas Verona FC | 5 | 7 |
| 9 | AC Cesena | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | AC Pisa 1909 | 5 | 7 |
| 12 | SS Arezzo | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Empoli FC | 5 | 6 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 5 | 5 |
| 16 | US Cremonese | 5 | 5 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | SS Juve Stabia | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | US Catanzaro | 5 | 3 |
| 20 | Carrarese Calcio | 5 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Carrarese Calcio | A | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | SS Juve Stabia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | SSC Bari | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Mantova 1911 SSD | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | US Catanzaro | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Spezia Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | FC Südtirol | H | 5–3 | W |
| 12 Jan | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Cosenza Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | Palermo FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' In just a few seconds Stadio Alberto Picco will turn into a battlefield for Spezia Calcio and US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 5' Spezia Calcio currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 8' Assisted by Salvatore Elia with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luca Vignali makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 12' The referee shows Spezia Calcio player a card on 12.
- 17' US Sassuolo Calcio come into this ranked 1 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' Pedro Obiang has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
- 35' GOAL! Samuele Mulattieri scores on 35. Assisted by Armand Lauriente
- 40' Giuseppe Di Serio was booked on 40.
- 45' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Pedro Obiang gets the nod from US Sassuolo Calcio. He replaces Daniel Boloca and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Spezia Calcio and US Sassuolo Calcio are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' A change in the US Sassuolo Calcio ranks — Samuele Mulattieri exits the field as Cristian Volpato enters on 65.
- 66' It is a substitution in US Sassuolo Calcio team. Armand Lauriente is replaced by Nicholas Pierini on 66 minute.
- 67' Rachid Kouda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Giuseppe Di Serio on 67 minute.
- 72' A moment of madness from Francesco Esposito on 72 minutes earns him a card. Spezia Calcio will be frustrated.
- 73' A tactical swap from Spezia Calcio — Duccio Degl'Innocenti on, Filippo Bandinelli off on 73 minutes.
- 75' Luca Vignali puts Spezia Calcio on the lead.
- 80' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kristian Thorstvedt on 81 minutes.
- 85' It’s a booking for Spezia Calcio player. Ales Mateju gets a card.
- 86' Another substitution for Spezia Calcio to replace Luca Vignali by Nicolo Bertola on 86 minute.
- 90' US Sassuolo Calcio make a change. Jeremy Toljan trudges off to be replaced by Laurs Skjellerup on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Spezia Calcio is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 7
- 23
- 13
- 55
- 5
- 25
- 37
-
32
Luca Vignali ↓ Nicolo Bertola 86'
- 2
- 20
- 9
Bench
- 11
-
29
Francesco Cassata ↑ 67'
- 66
- 31
- 4
-
77
Nicolo Bertola ↑ 86'
- 17
-
6
Duccio Degl'Innocenti ↑ 73'
- 65
- 36
-
80
Rachid Kouda ↑ 67'
- 44
Coach
Luca D'Angelo
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 45
- 23
- 10
- 3
- 26
- 42
-
11
Daniel Boloca ↓ Pedro Obiang 46'
- 9
-
35
Luca Lipani ↓ Luca Moro 65'
- 80
- 31
Bench
-
14
Pedro Obiang ↑ 46'
- 12
-
77
Nicholas Pierini ↑ 66'
- 28
- 20
-
24
Luca Moro ↑ 65'
-
7
Cristian Volpato ↑ 65'
- 17
- 15
-
90
Laurs Skjellerup ↑ 90'
- 91
- 40
Coach
Fabio Grosso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Domenico Berardi | 4 |
| Francesco Caputo | 4 |
| Luca Vignali | 2 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 2 |
| Emanuel Gyasi | 2 |
| Rey Manaj | 1 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 1 |
| Kaan Ayhan | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
2025-01-24
Spezia Calcio
2–1
US Sassuolo Calcio
L
2025-01-19
US Sassuolo Calcio
5–3
FC Südtirol
W
2025-01-12
US Salernitana 1919
1–2
US Sassuolo Calcio
W
2024-12-29
US Sassuolo Calcio
2–1
Cosenza Calcio
W
2024-12-26
AC Pisa 1909
3–1
US Sassuolo Calcio
L
2024-12-21
US Sassuolo Calcio
2–1
Palermo FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Spezia Calcio or US Sassuolo Calcio 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
70%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
57%
Spezia Calcio or US Sassuolo Calcio
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.