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UC Sampdoria vs Spezia Calcio, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2020-21
Wed 12 May 2021 · 18:45 UTC Stadio Luigi Ferraris HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

UC Sampdoria vs Spezia CalcioSerie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Match Details

  • Referee Fabio Maresca
  • Referee Michael Fabbri
  • Referee Stefano Alassio
  • Referee Francesco Fiore
  • Referee Giovanni Ayroldi
  • Referee Antonio Vono
6 games this season 🟨 0.0/game 3.7 goals/game

Head-to-Head

3
4
5
UC Sampdoria 12 games · Avg 1.9 goals Spezia Calcio

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between UC Sampdoria and Spezia Calcio is underway.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Spezia Calcio seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Nahuel Estevez needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 15' GOAL! Tommaso Pobega scores on 15.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kevin Agudelo, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Luigi Ferraris with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' Spezia Calcio looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 32' A stunning finish from Manolo Gabbiadini — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 34' The referee calls foul for Giulio Maggiore. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 39' Spezia Calcio come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 44' UC Sampdoria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Emanuel Gyasi. He replaces Roberto Piccoli on 46 minute.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. UC Sampdoria and Spezia Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 62' Fresh legs for UC Sampdoria! Keita Balde comes on to replace Manolo Gabbiadini.
  • 65' The referee has no hesitation. Valerio Verre is booked for UC Sampdoria — Yellow card on 65.
  • 66' A moment of madness from Valerio Verre on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. UC Sampdoria will be frustrated.
  • 67' UC Sampdoria manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mikkel Damsgaard is hanging Valerio Verre on the field on 67 minute.
  • 72' It is a cagey affair so far. UC Sampdoria in their trying to find a way past Spezia Calcio's compact .
  • 73' What composure from Tommaso Pobega! The Italy international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 74' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nahuel Estevez is hanging Leo Sena on the field on 74 minute.
  • 75' Spezia Calcio make a change. Leo Sena trudges off to be replaced by Nahuel Estevez on 75 minutes.
  • 80' What a moment for Keita Balde! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 85' Riccardo Saponara has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
  • 87' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniele Verde is hanging Giulio Maggiore on the field on 87 minute.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Diego Farias on 88.
  • 89' That is a Yellow card for UC Sampdoria. Albin Ekdal will be fuming at that decision.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

H2H

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

✗ Wrong
UC Sampdoria46% Draw26% Spezia Calcio28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
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

✓ Correct
UC Sampdoria32% Draw45% Spezia Calcio23%
Actual: 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.