US Sassuolo Calcio vs Spezia Calcio, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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US Sassuolo Calcio vs Spezia Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.
- US Sassuolo Calcio 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alessandro Costanzo
- Referee Matteo Passeri
- Referee Eugenio Abbattista
- Referee Davide Ghersini
- Referee Giacomo Paganessi
- Referee Gianpiero Miele (Italy)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Spezia Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | AS Roma | A | 4–3 | W |
| 06 Mar | US Cremonese | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Feb | US Lecce | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | SSC Napoli | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Feb | Udinese Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Hellas Verona FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | Udinese Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Feb | Juventus FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Empoli FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tio Cipot made 13 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' US Sassuolo Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. US Sassuolo Calcio in their trying to find a way past Spezia Calcio's compact .
- 35' 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.
- 40' US Sassuolo Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' The travelling Spezia Calcio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 58' Davide Frattesi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kristian Thorstvedt at the 58 minute mark.
- 63' US Sassuolo Calcio is showing some good football. However, US Sassuolo Calcio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 65' Fresh legs for Spezia Calcio! Salvatore Esposito comes on to replace Albin Ekdal.
- 66' M'Bala Nzola catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 66.
- 66' The Spezia Calcio manager makes a substitution. Albin Ekdal departs to be replaced by Salvatore Esposito.
- 70' It’s a booking for Spezia Calcio player. Kelvin Amian Adou gets a Yellow card.
- 71' GOAL! Domenico Berardi scores on 71.
- 75' The whistle greets Armand Lauriente as he departs to be replaced by Nedim Bajrami.
- 76' Another change for Spezia Calcio made on 76 minute. Kevin Agudelo leaves to be changed by Tio Cipot.
- 80' The crowd applauds Emanuel Gyasi as he leaves the pitch. Eldor Shomurodov steps in for Spezia Calcio.
- 85' US Sassuolo Calcio ring the changes. Domenico Berardi has done his job and it is now time for Riccardo Marchizza to step up.
- 86' Another substitution for US Sassuolo Calcio to replace Domenico Berardi by Riccardo Marchizza on 86 minute.
- Spezia Calcio will have plenty to reflect on. US Sassuolo Calcio were simply the better side today.
Lineups
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 27
- 45
- 22
- 47
- 6
- 10
- 13
- 28
- 9
- 42
Bench
-
16
Davide Frattesi ↑ 58'
- 14
- 19
-
3
Riccardo Marchizza ↑ 85'
-
92
Gregoire Defrel ↑ 76'
- 25
- 15
- 64
-
8
Abdou Harroui ↑ 75'
-
20
Nedim Bajrami ↑ 75'
- 11
Coach
Alessio Dionisi
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 27
- 29
- 69
- 8
-
6
Mehdi Bourabia ↓ Daniele Verde 80'
- 11
- 43
-
33
Kevin Agudelo ↓ Tio Cipot 75'
- 30
- 18
Bench
- 1
-
25
Salvatore Esposito ↑ 65'
- 7
-
10
Daniele Verde ↑ 80'
-
14
Eldor Shomurodov ↑ 80'
- 24
-
77
Szymon Zurkowski ↑ 65'
-
72
Tio Cipot ↑ 75'
- 21
- 40
- 16
- 19
- 55
Coach
Leonardo Semplici
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Francesco Caputo | 4 |
| Domenico Berardi | 4 |
| Emanuel Gyasi | 2 |
| Luca Vignali | 2 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 1 |
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
| Andrey Galabinov | 1 |
Head to Head
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Spezia Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
75%
Draw or Spezia Calcio
51%
US Sassuolo Calcio or Spezia Calcio
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio
| Handicap | US Sassuolo Calcio covers | Push | Spezia Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.