22 April 2017 at 13:00

20
Full Time
Referee: Daniele Chiffi

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

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

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

Spezia4wins
6draws10 meetings
Virtus Entella0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.5

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 48.9%Draw 32.3%Away 24.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.083.75
Max2.083.104.51
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 market46.8%31.6%21.6%
Public market47.1%30.4%22.4%
Δ0.3%1.2%0.9%

Spezia vs Virtus Entella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Spezia
Result vs. Market: Spezia (49%)

Result matched 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:00Virtus Entella

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
07/02/26Spezia1–1Virtus Entella2.25/2.70/3.80
08/12/25Virtus Entella0–1Spezia2.30/3.05/3.20
27/07/20Spezia0–0Virtus Entella1.87/3.35/4.52
26/12/19Virtus Entella0–0Spezia2.50/3.19/2.92
09/09/17Spezia2–1Virtus Entella1.82/3.23/5.09
05/02/18Virtus Entella0–1Spezia2.77/2.90/2.82
25/11/16Virtus Entella1–1Spezia2.51/2.95/3.16
22/04/17Spezia2–0Virtus Entella2.04/3.09/4.15
01/11/15Spezia0–0Virtus Entella1.65/3.47/6.14
18/03/16Virtus Entella2–2Spezia2.87/2.94/2.71

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 172D 175L 173
Over 2.542
Goals scored617

Away Record: Virtus Entella

W 74D 93L 111
Over 2.540
Goals scored291

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Spezia defeated Virtus Entella 2:0. The match was played in Serie B 2016. Goals were scored by F. Migliore 58′, N. Pulzetti 80′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Spezia had 55% possession while Virtus Entella held 45%. Spezia had 7 shots (6 on target) compared to 6 (3 on target) for Virtus Entella. Spezia made 3 substitutions, Virtus Entella made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Spezia and Virtus Entella — 2 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Spezia
Virtus Entella
Kick Off
Pablo Granoche21′
F. De ColL. Vignali
30′
Half Time
50′Michele Pellizzer
F. Migliore
58′
D. FabbriniN. Giannetti
63′
67′
F. ArdizzoneN. Zaniolo
G. MaggioreN. Pulzetti
71′
N. Pulzetti

assist: L. Vignali

80′
87′
L. TremoladaM. Di Paola
Full Time

Match Statistics

Spezia had 55% possession against Virtus Entella's 45%. Spezia registered 7 shots (6 on target) while Virtus Entella managed 6 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–5. Fouls committed: 20–14.

6Shots on Goal3
1Shots off Goal3
7Total Shots6
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
20Fouls14
3Corner Kicks5
3Offsides1
55%Ball Possession45%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Spezia lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under D. Di Carlo, while Virtus Entella deployed a 4-3-1-2 under R. Breda.

Defensive Solidity

Spezia deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Virtus Entella'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 Virtus Entella's 4 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Virtus Entella 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.

Spezia3-4-34-3-1-2Virtus Entella
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Chichiz.19Terzi17Migliore3Valenti.5Col6Ceccaro.14Đoković25Maggiore29Granoche10Piccolo21Fabbrini22Iacobuc.5Ceccare.23Sini15Pellizz.4Belli11Palermo14Tremola.33Ardizzo.30Moscati10Catella.9Caputo

Substitutes

Coach: D. Di Carlo

Substitutes

Coach: R. Breda

SpeziaPosition StrengthVirtus Entella
Spezia3-4-3
1GoalkeeperL. Chichizola
19DefenderC. Terzi
17DefenderF. Migliore
3DefenderN. Valentini
5DefenderF. De Col
6DefenderP. Ceccaroni
14MidfielderD. Đoković
25MidfielderG. Maggiore
21MidfielderD. Fabbrini
29ForwardP. Granoche
10ForwardA. Piccolo
Virtus Entella4-3-1-2
22GoalkeeperA. Iacobucci
5DefenderL. Ceccarelli
23DefenderS. Sini
15DefenderM. Pellizzer
4DefenderF. Belli
11MidfielderS. Palermo
14MidfielderL. Tremolada
33MidfielderF. Ardizzone
30MidfielderM. Moscati
10ForwardA. Catellani
9ForwardF. Caputo

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Spezia have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Virtus Entella show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Spezia

WLLLDL

Virtus Entella

DDLWLL

Spezia vs Virtus Entella Head to Head Results

Spezia and Virtus Entella have met 7 times — Spezia won 3, Virtus Entella won 0, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Spezia leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.29 per match (6 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (14%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Spezia are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2017.

3

Spezia

4

Drawn

0

Virtus Entella

Goals: 6Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (7)

7 Feb 2026Spezia1 – 1Virtus Entella
8 Dec 2025Virtus Entella0 – 1Spezia
27 Jul 2020Spezia0 – 0Virtus Entella
26 Dec 2019Virtus Entella0 – 0Spezia
5 Feb 2018Virtus Entella0 – 1Spezia
9 Sept 2017Spezia2 – 1Virtus Entella
25 Nov 2016Virtus Entella1 – 1Spezia
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026