Saturday , 14 November 2026

US Cremonese vs Spezia Calcio, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2024-25
Sat 14 Sep 2024 · 13:00 UTC Stadio Giovanni Zini 9,003 HT 45' · FT 45'
Michele Collocolo 33' 1–0
1–1 65' Petko Hristov

Overview

Match Preview

US Cremonese vs Spezia Calcio — Serie B at Stadio Giovanni Zini.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniele Perenzoni (Italy)
  • Assistant 1 Niccolo Pagliardini
  • Assistant 2 Mattia Politi (Italy)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
36% Clean Sheets
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — US Cremonese and Spezia Calcio get this one started.
  • 5' US Cremonese currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Federico Bonazzoli has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Federico Ceccherini made 464 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' US Cremonese are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against Spezia Calcio's 3-5-2 shape.
  • 27' Arkadiusz Reca has so much to prove this time. He replaces Giuseppe Aurelio on 27 minute.
  • 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 33' GOAL! Michele Collocolo scores on 33. Assisted by Zan Majer
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' Giacomo Quagliata has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Federico Ceccherini as he leaves the pitch. Lorenzo Moretti steps in for US Cremonese.
  • 51' US Cremonese seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 56' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 64' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Zan Majer on 64 minutes.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Dennis Johnsen. He replaces Federico Bonazzoli on 64 minute.
  • 65' Against the run of play, Petko Hristov has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. US Cremonese and Spezia Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 71' Filippo Bandinelli is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
  • 75' Duccio Degl'Innocenti is ready to make an impact after coming on for Filippo Bandinelli at the 75 minute mark.
  • 76' Spezia Calcio player sees a card in front of him.
  • 76' The US Cremonese manager makes a substitution. Giacomo Quagliata departs to be replaced by Leonardo Sernicola.
  • 81' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 82' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Antonio Colak is hanging Giuseppe Di Serio on the field on 82 minute.
  • 85' Fresh legs for US Cremonese! Manuel De Luca comes on to replace Marco Nasti.
  • 90' The referee shows Spezia Calcio player a card on 90.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

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

✗ Wrong
US Cremonese46% Draw29% Spezia Calcio25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes44% 0% No56%
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

✗ Wrong
US Cremonese31% Draw51% Spezia Calcio18%
Actual: 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.