UC Sampdoria vs Spezia Calcio, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
UC Sampdoria vs Spezia Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- UC Sampdoria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Fabio Maresca
- Referee Michael Fabbri
- Referee Stefano Alassio
- Referee Francesco Fiore
- Referee Giovanni Ayroldi
- Referee Antonio Vono
5 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 10.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Spezia Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 May | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–5 | L |
| 02 May | AS Roma | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Apr | FC Crotone | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Hellas Verona FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | UC Sampdoria | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 May | SSC Napoli | H | 1–4 | L |
| 01 May | Hellas Verona FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Genoa CFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between UC Sampdoria and Spezia Calcio is underway.
- 5' UC Sampdoria currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Claudio Ranieri might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Brilliant from the ! Tommaso Pobega makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 15.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kevin Agudelo made 429 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' The deadlock is broken! Manolo Gabbiadini gets on the scoresheet on 32 minutes.
- 34' A moment of madness from Giulio Maggiore on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Spezia Calcio will be frustrated.
- 39' Spezia Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Spezia Calcio come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' Emanuel Gyasi gets the nod from Spezia Calcio. He replaces Roberto Piccoli and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' UC Sampdoria is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. UC Sampdoria in their trying to find a way past Spezia Calcio's compact .
- 61' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Fabio Quagliarella suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' The crowd applauds Manolo Gabbiadini as he leaves the pitch. Keita Balde steps in for UC Sampdoria.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Valerio Verre on 65.
- 66' UC Sampdoria player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 67' UC Sampdoria make a change. Valerio Verre trudges off to be replaced by Mikkel Damsgaard on 67 minutes.
- 72' Daniele Verde has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 73' Tommaso Pobega makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Spezia Calcio are in front.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Nahuel Estevez. He replaces Leo Sena on 74 minute.
- 75' Nahuel Estevez is replacing Leo Sena for the Spezia Calcio side.
- 80' What a strike from Keita Balde! The score is 2-2.
- 85' UC Sampdoria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' Another change for Spezia Calcio made on 87 minute. Giulio Maggiore leaves to be changed by Daniele Verde.
- 88' Spezia Calcio receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 89' It’s a booking for UC Sampdoria player. Albin Ekdal gets a Yellow card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
Lineups
UC Sampdoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 22
-
23
Manolo Gabbiadini ↓ Keita Balde 62'
- 87
- 21
- 14
- 24
- 27
- 1
- 6
- 3
Bench
- 34
- 18
-
10
Keita Balde ↑ 62'
- 25
- 19
- 11
- 15
- 26
- 9
- 20
-
38
Mikkel Damsgaard ↑ 67'
- 16
Coach
Claudio Ranieri
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 23
- 19
-
25
Giulio Maggiore ↓ Daniele Verde 87'
- 20
- 28
- 94
-
91
Roberto Piccoli ↓ Emanuel Gyasi 46'
-
88
Leo Sena ↓ Nahuel Estevez 74'
- 21
-
26
Tommaso Pobega ↓ Kevin Agudelo 75'
Bench
- 1
- 5
- 39
- 13
- 9
- 69
-
11
Emanuel Gyasi ↑ 46'
-
31
Daniele Verde ↑ 87'
-
24
Nahuel Estevez ↑ 74'
- 34
- 10
-
80
Kevin Agudelo ↑ 75'
Coach
Vincenzo Italiano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniele Verde | 4 |
| Antonio Candreva | 3 |
| Bruno Amione | 2 |
| Fabio Depaoli | 2 |
| Gianluca Lapadula | 2 |
| Tommaso Pobega | 2 |
| Abdelhamid Sabiri | 1 |
| Jeison Murillo | 1 |
UC Sampdoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.63
UC Sampdoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Spezia Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
UC Sampdoria or Draw
72%
Draw or Spezia Calcio
54%
UC Sampdoria or Spezia Calcio
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — UC Sampdoria
| Handicap | UC Sampdoria covers | Push | Spezia Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.