10 May 2024 at 18:30

21
Full Time
Referee: F. La Penna

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.

Spezia1wins
4draws9 meetings
Venezia4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.3

Average goals per game

11%

Games with 3+ goals

33%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Venezia.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.3%

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 46.8%Draw 28.2%Away 31.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.403.00
Max2.203.643.44
Over 2.5: 58.8%Under 2.5: 47.6%
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 market45.6%26.4%28.0%
Public market44.7%26.0%29.3%
Δ0.9%0.4%1.3%

Spezia vs Venezia — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Spezia
Result vs. Market: Spezia (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.

SpeziaHalf-time:01Venezia
27Shots10
11Shots 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
27/09/25Venezia2–0Spezia2.17/3.24/3.42
10/05/24Spezia2–1Venezia2.14/3.55/3.21
15/09/23Venezia1–0Spezia2.13/3.42/3.29
17/07/20Spezia0–1Venezia1.69/3.40/5.86
14/12/19Venezia0–0Spezia2.43/3.07/3.12
21/01/19Spezia1–1Venezia1.88/3.13/4.54
25/08/18Venezia1–0Spezia2.26/3.02/3.49
15/09/17Venezia0–0Spezia2.18/3.07/3.72
10/02/18Spezia1–1Venezia2.19/2.93/3.86

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: Venezia

W 173D 150L 143
Over 2.544
Goals scored594

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Spezia defeated Venezia 2:1. The match was played in Serie B 2023. Goals were scored by J. Idzes 17′, F. Esposito 56′, A. Reca 61′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Spezia had 46% possession while Venezia held 54%. Spezia had 27 shots (11 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Venezia. Spezia made 4 substitutions, Venezia made 5. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Christian Gytkjær 90′).

Match Events

Key match events between Spezia and Venezia — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Spezia
Venezia
Kick Off
17′
J. Idzes

assist: M. Kofod Andersen

Half Time
46′
M. Kofod AndersenB. Bjarkason
F. Esposito

assist: G. Di Serio

56′
A. Reca

assist: S. Elia

61′
62′
F. ZampanoN. Pierini
Diego Falcinelli66′
F. EspositoD. Falcinelli
66′
F. BandinelliF. Cassata
76′
A. RecaL. Vignali
76′
76′
A. CandelaM. Olivieri
76′
M. SvobodaG. Altare
N. BertolaP. Wiśniewski
79′
84′
J. IdzesM. Ellertsson
VAR
90+1′Card upgrade
Full Time

Match Statistics

Spezia had 46% possession against Venezia's 54%. Spezia registered 27 shots (11 on target) while Venezia managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 11–2. Fouls committed: 15–13.

11Shots on Goal3
5Shots off Goal6
27Total Shots10
11Blocked Shots1
16Shots insidebox7
11Shots outsidebox3
15Fouls13
11Corner Kicks2
1Offsides1
46%Ball Possession54%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves10
322Total passes394
259Passes accurate320
80%Passes %81%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Spezia lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under L. D'Angelo, while Venezia deployed a 3-5-2 under P. Vanoli.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Spezia is 6.81, compared to 7.17 for Venezia. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Spezia's highest-rated starter is S. Esposito (7.44), while Venezia's best-rated player is M. Svoboda (7.35).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Spezia have contributed 5 goals and 5 assists this season, led by G. Di Serio (3G). Venezia's starters account for 10 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by G. Busio (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Spezia deploy 3 defenders rated 6.78 on average, against Venezia's 3-man backline averaging 7.12. 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 5 midfielders averaging 6.92, versus Venezia's 5 rated 7.27. 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 6.57, compared to 2 for Venezia 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for Spezia and 89% for Venezia. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Spezia's starters have collected 27 yellow cards this season, compared to 17 for Venezia. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Spezia's starting XI is 27.3 (youngest: G. Di Serio (24), oldest: Á. Nagy (30)), while Venezia average 25.5 (youngest: G. Busio (23), oldest: M. Svoboda (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Spezia's starters average 21 league appearances each, versus 28 for Venezia. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Spezia3-5-23-5-2Venezia
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Zoet37Matějů55Hristov77Bertola7Elia8Nagy10Esposito25Bandine.13Reca9Esposito20Serio1Joronen4Idzes30Svoboda33Šverko27Candela38Andersen8Tessmann6Busio7Zampano9Gytkjær20Pohjanp.

Substitutes

Coach: L. D'Angelo

Substitutes

Coach: P. Vanoli

SpeziaPosition StrengthVenezia
6.81
Avg Rating
7.17
6.78Defender (3 v 3)7.12
0G 0A3G 2A
6.92Midfielder (5 v 5)7.27
2G 4A7G 3A
6.57Forward (2 v 2)
3G 1A0G 0A
Spezia3-5-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Zoet
37DefenderA. Matějů6.7
55DefenderP. Hristov6.8
77DefenderN. Bertola
7MidfielderS. Elia
8MidfielderÁ. Nagy6.52A
10MidfielderS. Esposito7.41G2A
25MidfielderF. Bandinelli6.81G
13MidfielderA. Reca
9ForwardF. Esposito
20ForwardG. Di Serio6.63G1A
Venezia3-5-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Joronen
4DefenderJ. Idzes
30DefenderM. Svoboda7.33G1A
33DefenderM. Šverko6.91A
27MidfielderA. Candela
38MidfielderM. Kofod Andersen
8MidfielderT. Tessmann
6MidfielderG. Busio7.37G3A
7MidfielderF. Zampano
9ForwardC. Gytkjær
20ForwardJ. Pohjanpalo

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Spezia have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Venezia show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Spezia

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Venezia

WDWDWD

Spezia vs Venezia Head to Head Results

Spezia and Venezia have met 10 times — Spezia won 2, Venezia won 4, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Venezia leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.30 per match (5 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (30%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (10%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2021.

2

Spezia

4

Drawn

4

Venezia

Goals: 5Goals: 8

Recent Meetings (10)

27 Sept 2025Venezia2 – 0Spezia
15 Sept 2023Venezia1 – 0Spezia
2 Apr 2022Spezia1 – 0Venezia
19 Sept 2021Venezia1 – 2Spezia
17 Jul 2020Spezia0 – 1Venezia
14 Dec 2019Venezia0 – 0Spezia
21 Jan 2019Spezia1 – 1Venezia
25 Aug 2018Venezia1 – 0Spezia
10 Feb 2018Spezia1 – 1Venezia
15 Sept 2017Venezia0 – 0Spezia
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026