10 December 2016 at 14:00

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Spal

21
Full Time
Referee: Ivano Pezzuto

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.

Spal1wins
1draws2 meetings
Spezia0wins

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

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Spal.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 47.0%Draw 32.4%Away 25.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.053.60
Max2.233.104.02
Market favourite:Spal · 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 market43.7%32.0%24.3%
Public market46.0%30.4%23.6%
Δ2.3%1.6%0.7%

Spal vs Spezia — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Spal
Result vs. Market: Spal (47%)

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.

SpalHalf-time:11Spezia

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
10/12/16Spal2–1Spezia2.13/3.08/3.87
29/04/17Spezia0–0Spal2.75/2.63/2.75

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: Spal

W 53D 55L 48
Over 2.544
Goals scored197

Away Record: Spezia

W 172D 175L 173
Over 2.542
Goals scored617

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Spal defeated Spezia 2:1. The match was played in Serie B 2016. Goals were scored by A. Piccolo 3′, L. Mora 36′, M. Antenucci 68′. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Spal had 52% possession while Spezia held 48%. Spal had 10 shots (7 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for Spezia. Spal made 3 substitutions, Spezia made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Spal and Spezia — 3 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.

Spal
Spezia
Kick Off
3′
A. Piccolo

assist: F. Migliore

26′Alessandro Piu
L. Mora

assist: A. Beghetto

36′
Half Time
56′Daniele Sciaudone
58′
A. PiuP. Granoche
63′Francesco Migliore
Luca Mora65′
67′Pablo Granoche
M. Antenucci
68′
69′
A. DeiolaN. Pulzetti
74′
Y. CisottiJ. Báez
M. AntenucciM. Finotto
82′
A. BeghettoC. Del Grosso
85′
G. ZigoniA. Cerri
88′
Pasquale Schiattarella89′
Daniele Gasparetto90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Spal had 52% possession against Spezia's 48%. Spal registered 10 shots (7 on target) while Spezia managed 9 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 10–21.

7Shots on Goal2
3Shots off Goal7
10Total Shots9
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
10Fouls21
4Corner Kicks6
0Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
3Yellow Cards6
1Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Spal lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under L. Semplici, while Spezia deployed a 4-4-2 under D. Di Carlo.

Defensive Solidity

Spal deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Spezia'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

Spal field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Spezia's 3 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

Spal start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Spezia 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.

Spal3-5-24-4-2Spezia
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Marcheg.5Giani2Gaspare.23Vicari28Schiatt.20Castagn.19Mora29Lazzari13Beghetto7Antenuc.17Zigoni1Chichiz.19Terzi17Migliore3Valenti.5Col7Sciaudo.13Deiola25Maggiore10Piccolo34Cisotti23Piu

Substitutes

Coach: L. Semplici

Substitutes

Coach: D. Di Carlo

SpalPosition StrengthSpezia
Spal3-5-2
12GoalkeeperG. Marchegiani
5DefenderN. Giani
2DefenderD. Gasparetto
23DefenderF. Vicari
28MidfielderP. Schiattarella
20MidfielderM. Castagnetti
19MidfielderL. Mora
29MidfielderM. Lazzari
13MidfielderA. Beghetto
7ForwardM. Antenucci
17ForwardG. Zigoni
Spezia4-4-2
1GoalkeeperL. Chichizola
19DefenderC. Terzi
17DefenderF. Migliore
3DefenderN. Valentini
5DefenderF. De Col
7MidfielderD. Sciaudone
13MidfielderA. Deiola
25MidfielderG. Maggiore
10ForwardA. Piccolo
34ForwardY. Cisotti
23ForwardA. Piu

Recent Form

In their last 0 matches, Spal have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats. Spezia show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Spezia

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

API data: 25 Apr 2026