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
6 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
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' 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
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 |
| Emanuel Gyasi | 1 |
| Abdelhamid Sabiri | 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.

