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Spezia vs Cittadella

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Serie B · Season 2016

Stadio Alberto Picco, La Spezia24 October 2016 at 19:30
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Referee: Aleandro Di Paolo

Match Events

Spezia
Cittadella
Kick Off
Niko Datković6′
9′
A. Arrighini

assist: L. Strizzolo

21′Alessandro Salvi
Nico Pulzetti34′
Half Time
N. Pulzetti

assist: F. Migliore

53′
D. OkerekeNenê
54′
62′
Lucas ChiarettiF. Lora
P. GranocheJ. Báez
72′
74′
A. SchenettiA. Paolucci
80′
L. StrizzoloC. Kouamé
81′Andrea Paolucci
A. DeiolaJ. Galli
83′
90′Luca Valzania
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal2
8Total Shots5
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
15Fouls12
6Corner Kicks3
5Offsides2
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Spezia deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Cittadella's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Spezia field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Cittadella's 2 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Spezia start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 4 for Cittadella averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Spezia4-3-34-3-1-2Cittadella
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Chichiz.19Terzi17Migliore20Datković5Col30Pulzetti15Errasti13Deiola29Granoche23Piu18Okereke1Alfonso11Pedrelli19Pelagat.2Salvi6Scaglia4Iori7Schenet.5Valzania10Chiaret.17Strizzo.18Arrighi.

Substitutes

Coach: D. Di Carlo

Substitutes

Coach: R. Venturato

SpeziaPosition StrengthCittadella
Spezia4-3-3
1GoalkeeperL. Chichizola
19DefenderC. Terzi
17DefenderF. Migliore
20DefenderN. Datković
5DefenderF. De Col
30MidfielderN. Pulzetti
15MidfielderJon Errasti
13MidfielderA. Deiola
29ForwardP. Granoche
23ForwardA. Piu
18ForwardD. Okereke
Cittadella4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperE. Alfonso
11DefenderI. Pedrelli
19DefenderC. Pelagatti
2DefenderA. Salvi
6DefenderF. Scaglia
4MidfielderM. Iori
5MidfielderL. Valzania
7ForwardA. Schenetti
10ForwardLucas Chiaretti
17ForwardL. Strizzolo
18ForwardA. Arrighini

Match Summary

Spezia and Cittadella drew 1:1. The match was played in Serie B 2016. Goals were scored by A. Arrighini 9′, N. Pulzetti 53′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Spezia had 50% possession while Cittadella held 50%. Spezia had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 5 (3 on target) for Cittadella. Spezia made 3 substitutions, Cittadella made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Spezia vs Cittadella Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Spezia
8
wins
Drawn
2
Cittadella
2
wins
Total goals
31 · 2.6/match
Both scored
4/12 · 33%
Over 2.5
5/12 · 42%

Recent Form

Spezia

DLWLLL

Cittadella

DLWLLW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Spezia dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Spezia7wins
2draws10 meetings
Cittadella1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (49%) — the odds may underestimate Spezia.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 50.4%Draw 31.1%Away 24.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.103.60
Max2.003.304.58
Market favourite:Spezia · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market48.7%30.1%21.3%
Public market48.1%30.3%21.7%

Spezia vs Cittadella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Spezia (50%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

SpeziaHalf-time:01Cittadella

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/02/25Cittadella0–2Spezia3.57/3.17/2.16
08/12/24Spezia5–0Cittadella1.66/3.65/5.55
17/02/24Spezia4–2Cittadella2.46/3.14/3.00
23/12/23Cittadella4–1Spezia2.34/3.08/3.31
19/01/20Spezia1–1Cittadella2.46/2.99/3.19
24/08/19Cittadella0–3Spezia2.41/3.14/3.09
09/02/19Cittadella0–1Spezia2.19/3.00/3.80
22/09/18Spezia1–0Cittadella2.34/3.00/3.40
28/10/17Spezia0–0Cittadella2.26/3.03/3.51
29/03/18Cittadella1–2Spezia1.82/3.23/5.06

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Spezia

W 173D 176L 174
Over 2.542
Goals scored627

Away Record: Cittadella

W 229D 227L 262
Over 2.543
Goals scored841

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026