Venezia FC vs Spezia Calcio, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Venezia FC vs Spezia Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
- Venezia FC 5 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Mauro Galetto
- Referee Domenico Rocca
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Luca Massimi
- Referee Andrea Zingarelli
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 12.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Spezia Calcio | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | Empoli FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | Udinese Calcio | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Aug | SSC Napoli | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Jun | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Venezia FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Udinese Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Aug | SS Lazio | A | 1–6 | L |
| 23 Aug | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 May | AS Roma | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 May | Torino FC | H | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Venezia FC this season
Venezia FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Venezia FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Venezia FC host Spezia Calcio — let the battle begin!
- 5' Venezia FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 13' Simone Bastoni has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paolo Zanetti might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' The Spezia Calcio manager makes a substitution. Martin Erlic departs to be replaced by Petko Hristov.
- 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Pasquale Mazzocchi.
- 31' Spezia Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' Mehdi Bourabia, a France , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Venezia FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 47' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Salvador Ferrer.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' Another change for Venezia FC made on 55 minute. Domen Crnigoj leaves to be changed by Dor Peretz.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Antonio Vacca.
- 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Pietro Ceccaroni makes it 1-1.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Mattia Aramu. He replaces David Okereke on 63 minute.
- 68' It is a cagey affair so far. Venezia FC in their trying to find a way past Spezia Calcio's compact .
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gianluca Busio.
- 71' Time for substitution for Spezia Calcio. Jacopo Sala is replaced by Rey Manaj.
- 76' Daan Heymans is ready to make an impact after coming on for Antonio Vacca at the 76 minute mark.
- 78' The crowd applauds Janis Antiste as he leaves the pitch. Suf Podgoreanu steps in for Spezia Calcio.
- 83' Niki Maenpaa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daan Heymans on 84 minutes.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Venezia FC.
Lineups
Venezia FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 7
- 17
- 31
-
5
Antonio Vacca ↓ Daan Heymans 76'
-
77
David Okereke ↓ Mattia Aramu 63'
- 3
- 32
-
27
Gianluca Busio ↓ Sofian Kiyine 76'
-
33
Domen Crnigoj ↓ Dor Peretz 55'
-
14
Thomas Henry ↓ Francesco Forte 63'
Bench
- 13
-
10
Mattia Aramu ↑ 63'
-
23
Sofian Kiyine ↑ 76'
- 22
-
9
Francesco Forte ↑ 63'
-
18
Daan Heymans ↑ 76'
-
42
Dor Peretz ↑ 55'
- 28
- 8
- 30
- 19
- 91
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 27
-
7
Jacopo Sala ↓ Rey Manaj 71'
- 25
- 20
-
28
Martin Erlic ↓ Petko Hristov 23'
- 11
-
10
Daniele Verde ↓ M'Bala Nzola 78'
- 43
-
22
Janis Antiste ↓ Suf Podgoreanu 78'
- 21
Bench
-
15
Petko Hristov ↑ 23'
-
6
Mehdi Bourabia ↑ 78'
- 94
-
9
Rey Manaj ↑ 71'
- 8
-
17
Suf Podgoreanu ↑ 78'
- 29
-
18
M'Bala Nzola ↑ 78'
- 40
- 14
Coach
Thiago Motta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pietro Ceccaroni | 1 |
| Emanuel Gyasi | 1 |
| Mattia Valoti | 1 |
| Gabriele Artistico | 1 |
| John Yeboah | 1 |
| Richie Sagrado | 1 |
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 1 |
| Arkadiusz Reca | 1 |
Head to Head
Venezia FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Venezia FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Spezia Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Venezia FC or Spezia Calcio 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Venezia FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Spezia Calcio
64%
Venezia FC or Spezia Calcio
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Spezia Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Venezia FC
| Handicap | Venezia FC covers | Push | Spezia Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Venezia FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

