US Cremonese vs Spezia Calcio, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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US Cremonese vs Spezia Calcio — Serie B at Stadio Giovanni Zini.
- US Cremonese 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Perenzoni (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Niccolo Pagliardini
- Assistant 2 Mattia Politi (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Spezia Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | Palermo FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | Carrarese Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | Cosenza Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 May | AS Cittadella | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | US Cremonese | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | AC Cesena | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | Cosenza Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | Frosinone Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 May | Venezia FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
US Cremonese this season
US Cremonese this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
US Cremonese
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
US Cremonese
| Federico Bonazzoli | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadio Giovanni Zini. US Cremonese are looking to make home advantage count against Spezia Calcio.
- 5' Hungary international Adam Nagy has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' US Cremonese currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' Spezia Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 27' Arkadiusz Reca is replacing Giuseppe Aurelio for the Spezia Calcio side.
- 32' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' Michele Collocolo adds to his 1 season tally! US Cremonese lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 38' US Cremonese is showing some good football. However, US Cremonese are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Lorenzo Moretti. He replaces Federico Ceccherini on 46 minute.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Edoardo Soleri, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Giovanni Zini with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 64' A moment of madness from Zan Majer on 64 minutes earns him a card. US Cremonese will be frustrated.
- 64' US Cremonese ring the changes. Federico Bonazzoli has done his job and it is now time for Dennis Johnsen to step up.
- 65' A stunning finish from Petko Hristov — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 70' Spezia Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' It’s gonna be a card for Filippo Bandinelli.
- 75' Duccio Degl'Innocenti is ready to make an impact after coming on for Filippo Bandinelli at the 75 minute mark.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a card for Duccio Degl'Innocenti.
- 76' Another change for US Cremonese made on 76 minute. Giacomo Quagliata leaves to be changed by Leonardo Sernicola.
- 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 82' A change in the Spezia Calcio ranks — Giuseppe Di Serio exits the field as Antonio Colak enters on 82.
- 85' The crowd applauds Marco Nasti as he leaves the pitch. Manuel De Luca steps in for US Cremonese.
- 90' Nicolo Bertola has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
US Cremonese Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
20
Franco Vazquez ↓ Charles Pickel 64'
- 15
- 23
- 1
- 90
- 37
- 26
- 3
- 98
- 18
-
99
Marco Nasti ↓ Manuel De Luca 85'
Bench
- 19
-
11
Dennis Johnsen ↑ 64'
-
17
Leonardo Sernicola ↑ 76'
- 21
-
6
Charles Pickel ↑ 64'
-
9
Manuel De Luca ↑ 85'
-
42
Lorenzo Moretti ↑ 46'
- 62
- 22
- 4
- 25
- 27
Coach
Giovanni Stroppa
Spezia Calcio Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 55
- 5
- 25
- 37
- 32
-
29
Francesco Cassata ↓ Adam Nagy 82'
- 66
- 31
- 20
- 77
- 27
Bench
-
13
Arkadiusz Reca ↑ 27'
-
11
Diego Falcinelli ↑ 75'
-
8
Adam Nagy ↑ 82'
- 2
-
17
Antonio Colak ↑ 82'
-
6
Duccio Degl'Innocenti ↑ 75'
- 65
- 36
- 9
- 12
- 44
- 82
Coach
Luca D'Angelo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Massimo Coda | 2 |
| Luca Zanimacchia | 1 |
| Petko Hristov | 1 |
| Michele Collocolo | 1 |
| Emil Holm | 1 |
| Gianluca Lapadula | 1 |
| M'Bala Nzola | 1 |
| Francesco Esposito | 1 |
Head to Head
US Cremonese Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.33
US Cremonese xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Spezia Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
US Cremonese or Draw
76%
Draw or Spezia Calcio
54%
US Cremonese or Spezia Calcio
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Cremonese win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
13.3%
0 – 0
13.1%
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — US Cremonese
| Handicap | US Cremonese covers | Push | Spezia Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 24% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
US Cremonese keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.