US Cremonese vs AS Cittadella, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
US Cremonese vs AS Cittadella — Serie B at Stadio Giovanni Zini.
- US Cremonese 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- AS Cittadella 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Valerio Crezzini (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Emanuele Prenna
- Assistant 2 Eugenio Scarpa (Italy)
5 games this season
🟨 1.2/game
⚽ 5.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | Modena FC 2018 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | Benevento Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 16 |
| 9 | US Cremonese | 11 | 15 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | FC Südtirol | 11 | 15 |
| 13 | SS Juve Stabia | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | SS Arezzo | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | UC Sampdoria | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | ACD Virtus Entella | 11 | 10 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 11 | 9 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 11 | 9 |
| 20 | US Catanzaro | 11 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | AS Cittadella | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Mar | Palermo FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Mar | US Catanzaro | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Carrarese Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Feb | AC Cesena | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Feb | SSC Bari | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | US Cremonese | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Mar | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | FC Südtirol | H | 1–5 | L |
| 01 Mar | SS Juve Stabia | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Modena FC 2018 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Feb | US Catanzaro | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
US Cremonese this season
US Cremonese this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
US Cremonese
0-15
3/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
US Cremonese
| Federico Bonazzoli | 6 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and US Cremonese launch into their encounter with AS Cittadella.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-1-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. US Cremonese needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giovanni Stroppa will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' Jacopo Desogus is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for US Cremonese tonight.
- 38' Orji Okwonkwo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both US Cremonese and AS Cittadella are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Magnificent from Simone Rabbi! That is 4 goals in 488 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 51' Simone Tronchin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for US Cremonese so far.
- 54' AS Cittadella receives a card for a hard tackle on 54.
- 55' AS Cittadella ring the changes. Orji Okwonkwo has done his job and it is now time for Jacopo Desogus to step up.
- 60' The 36-year-old Michele Castagnetti has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Luca Ravanelli argues furiously but the card stands.
- 61' It is a substitution in AS Cittadella team. Simone Tronchin is replaced by Francesco Amatucci on 61 minute.
- 66' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His US Cremonese side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' Alessio Vita has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 72' The whistle greets Tommaso Barbieri as he departs to be replaced by Luca Zanimacchia.
- 73' A goal from the Italy international Mattia Valoti! He fires home on 73 to make it 1-2!
- 75' GOAL! Charles Pickel scores on 75. Assisted by Dennis Johnsen
- 77' AS Cittadella manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Davide Diaw is hanging Simone Rabbi on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' The AS Cittadella bench stirs into life. Edoardo Masciangelo is withdrawn and Emmanuele Matino gets his opportunity.
- 83' Andrea Fulignati needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 88' Federico Ceccherini has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 464 appearances.
- 90' The referee shows US Cremonese player a card on 90.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
US Cremonese Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 19
- 11
- 15
- 23
- 1
- 5
- 9
- 4
-
7
Paulo Dentello ↓ Mattia Valoti 55'
- 18
-
27
Jari Vandeputte ↓ Marco Nasti 55'
Bench
-
8
Mattia Valoti ↑ 55'
- 90
- 14
- 26
-
6
Charles Pickel ↑ 72'
-
98
Luca Zanimacchia ↑ 72'
- 30
- 42
-
99
Marco Nasti ↑ 55'
- 12
- 55
Coach
Giovanni Stroppa
AS Cittadella Lineups
3-5-1-1Starting XI
-
31
Orji Okwonkwo ↓ Jacopo Desogus 55'
- 2
- 13
- 36
-
21
Simone Rabbi ↓ Davide Diaw 77'
- 32
- 19
- 24
- 16
- 37
- 17
Bench
-
9
Davide Diaw ↑ 77'
- 78
- 35
- 7
-
11
Jacopo Desogus ↑ 55'
- 5
-
6
Emmanuele Matino ↑ 78'
-
8
Francesco Amatucci ↑ 61'
- 18
- 20
Coach
Alessandro Dal Canto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Franco Vazquez | 1 |
| Luca Ravanelli | 1 |
| Alessio Vita | 1 |
| Dennis Johnsen | 1 |
| Matteo Bianchetti | 1 |
| Massimo Coda | 1 |
| Mattia Valoti | 1 |
| Charles Pickel | 1 |
Head to Head
US Cremonese Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.57
US Cremonese xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
AS Cittadella xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
US Cremonese or Draw
76%
Draw or AS Cittadella
50%
US Cremonese or AS Cittadella
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AS Cittadella win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — US Cremonese
| Handicap | US Cremonese covers | Push | AS Cittadella covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
US Cremonese keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
AS Cittadella keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

