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 11 games · 15 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' 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
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 |
| Emil Holm | 1 |
| Gianluca Lapadula | 1 |
| M'Bala Nzola | 1 |
| Francesco Esposito | 1 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 1 |
| Tommaso Barbieri | 1 |
| Charles Pickel | 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.

