5 May 2018 at 13:00

51
Full Time
Referee: Daniele Martinelli

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

Spezia dominates

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

Spezia6wins
1draws10 meetings
PRO Vercelli3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.9

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Spezia.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.6%

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 41.7%Draw 33.3%Away 31.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.003.12
Max2.523.003.20
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market37.8%31.7%30.5%
Public market39.5%31.2%29.3%
Δ1.7%0.5%1.2%

Spezia vs PRO Vercelli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Spezia
Result vs. Market: Spezia (42%)

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:21PRO Vercelli
19Shots10
8Shots on target3

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
16/12/17Pro Vercelli0–2Spezia2.65/2.99/2.93
05/05/18Spezia5–1Pro Vercelli2.40/3.00/3.17
17/09/16Spezia2–1Pro Vercelli1.64/3.49/6.27
11/02/17Pro Vercelli0–2Spezia2.68/2.84/3.00
13/09/15Spezia1–1Pro Vercelli1.73/3.51/5.12
23/01/16Pro Vercelli0–1Spezia3.16/3.00/2.46
11/10/14Pro Vercelli1–0Spezia2.44/3.00/3.13
03/03/15Spezia5–2Pro Vercelli2.01/3.18/4.04
30/10/12Pro Vercelli1–0Spezia2.59/2.99/2.94
24/03/13Spezia1–3Pro Vercelli1.77/3.45/4.89

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: PRO Vercelli

W 50D 67L 93
Over 2.542
Goals scored208

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Spezia defeated PRO Vercelli 5:1. The match was played in Serie B 2017. Goals were scored by A. Gilardino 12′ (pen.), G. Marilungo 16′, F. Paghera 22′, A. Gilardino 72′, G. Marilungo 90′, T. Awua 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Spezia had 49% possession while PRO Vercelli held 51%. Spezia had 20 shots (9 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for PRO Vercelli. Spezia made 3 substitutions, PRO Vercelli made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Spezia and PRO Vercelli — 6 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Spezia
PRO Vercelli
Kick Off
A. Gilardino

Penalty

12′
G. Marilungo

assist: F. De Col

16′
22′
F. Paghera
37′
F. RaicevicA. Bifulco
38′
R. AlcibiadeM. Gatto
Half Time
A. De FrancescoL. Mora
64′
64′
F. PagheraC. Morra
D. CapelliC. Terzi
65′
71′Alfredo Bifulco
A. Gilardino

assist: C. Terzi

72′
G. MaggioreT. Awua
75′
80′Luca Castiglia
Guido Marilungo90′
G. Marilungo

assist: L. Mora

90′
T. Awua

assist: L. Mora

90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Spezia had 49% possession against PRO Vercelli's 51%. Spezia registered 20 shots (9 on target) while PRO Vercelli managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 10–10.

9Shots on Goal5
11Shots off Goal8
20Total Shots13
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
10Fouls10
4Corner Kicks4
1Offsides2
49%Ball Possession51%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Spezia lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under F. Gallo, while PRO Vercelli deployed a 3-4-3 under G. Grassadonia.

Defensive Solidity

Spezia deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against PRO Vercelli'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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus PRO Vercelli'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 PRO Vercelli 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.

Spezia3-5-23-4-3PRO Vercelli
GKDEFMIDFWD
43Manfred.4Capelli5Giani23Col13Augello8Juande21Pessina18Frances.25Maggiore10Gilardi.39Marilun.22Pigliac.13Gozzi27Bergame.3Mammare.6Alcibia.5Vives10Castigl.14Paghera18Ghiglio.33Reginal.7Raicevic

Substitutes

Coach: F. Gallo

Substitutes

Coach: G. Grassadonia

SpeziaPosition StrengthPRO Vercelli
Spezia3-5-2
43GoalkeeperN. Manfredini
4DefenderD. Capelli
5DefenderN. Giani
23DefenderF. De Col
13DefenderT. Augello
8MidfielderJuande
21MidfielderM. Pessina
18MidfielderA. De Francesco
25MidfielderG. Maggiore
10ForwardA. Gilardino
39ForwardG. Marilungo
PRO Vercelli3-4-3
22GoalkeeperM. Pigliacelli
13DefenderS. Gozzi
27DefenderD. Bergamelli
3DefenderC. Mammarella
6DefenderR. Alcibiade
5MidfielderG. Vives
10MidfielderL. Castiglia
14MidfielderF. Paghera
18MidfielderP. Ghiglione
33ForwardReginaldo
7ForwardF. Raicevic

Recent Form

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

Spezia

WLLLDL

PRO Vercelli

WLLDDW

Spezia vs PRO Vercelli Head to Head Results

Spezia and PRO Vercelli have met 3 times — Spezia won 3, PRO Vercelli won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Spezia leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (6 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Spezia are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2016.

3

Spezia

0

Drawn

0

PRO Vercelli

Goals: 6Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (3)

16 Dec 2017PRO Vercelli0 – 2Spezia
11 Feb 2017PRO Vercelli0 – 2Spezia
17 Sept 2016Spezia2 – 1PRO Vercelli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026