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Spal vs Benevento

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2016

Stadio Paolo Mazza, Ferrara21 January 2017 at 14:00
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Referee: Illuzzi Lorenzo

Match Events

Spal
Benevento
Kick Off
38′Karamoko Cissé
F. Vicari

assist: P. Schiattarella

43′
Half Time
Luca Mora53′
M. FinottoS. Floccari
64′
66′
B. GyamfiF. Ceravolo
S. PontissoM. Arini
72′
81′
L. VenutiM. Pajač
83′
G. PuşcaşA. Campagnacci
C. Del GrossoM. Cremonesi
85′
S. Floccari

assist: P. Schiattarella

90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal3
2Shots off Goal8
8Total Shots11
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
6Fouls12
10Corner Kicks4
6Offsides1
49%Ball Possession51%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Spal have contributed 11 goals and 0 assists this season, led by M. Antenucci (11G). Benevento's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Spal deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Benevento's 5-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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Benevento'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

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

Discipline

Spal's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Benevento. 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 Spal's starting XI is 41.0 (youngest: M. Antenucci (41), oldest: M. Antenucci (41)), while Benevento average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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

Spal's starters average 37 league appearances each, versus 0 for Benevento. 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.

Spal3-5-24-2-3-1Benevento
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Meret24Grosso5Giani23Vicari14Bonifazi28Schiatt.19Mora29Lazzari21Pontisso7Antenuc.11Finotto1Cragno2Pezzi5Lucioni15Campore.23Venuti18Gyamfi34Eramo4Pinto19Cissé20Falco24Puşcaş

Substitutes

Coach: L. Semplici

Substitutes

Coach: M. Baroni

SpalPosition StrengthBenevento
Spal3-5-2
1GoalkeeperA. Meret
24DefenderC. Del Grosso
5DefenderN. Giani
23DefenderF. Vicari
14DefenderK. Bonifazi
28MidfielderP. Schiattarella
19MidfielderL. Mora
29MidfielderM. Lazzari
21MidfielderS. Pontisso
7ForwardM. Antenucci11G
11ForwardM. Finotto
Benevento4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperA. Cragno
2DefenderE. Pezzi
5DefenderF. Lucioni
15DefenderM. Camporese
23DefenderL. Venuti
18DefenderB. Gyamfi
34MidfielderM. Eramo
4MidfielderL. Del Pinto
19ForwardK. Cissé
20ForwardF. Falco
24ForwardG. Puşcaş

Match Summary

Spal defeated Benevento 2:0. The match was played in Serie B 2016. Goals were scored by F. Vicari 43′, S. Floccari 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Spal had 49% possession while Benevento held 51%. Spal had 8 shots (6 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Benevento. Spal made 3 substitutions, Benevento made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Spal vs Benevento Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Spal
4
wins
Drawn
1
Benevento
2
wins
Total goals
19 · 2.7/match
Both scored
5/7 · 71%
Over 2.5
4/7 · 57%

Recent Form

Spal

WLWDDD

Benevento

DDLWDL

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

Even record

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

Spal3wins
1draws6 meetings
Benevento2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (45%) — the odds may underestimate Benevento.

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 48.4%Draw 31.1%Away 26.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.193.50
Max2.153.254.06
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 market45.4%30.6%24.0%
Public market46.8%29.2%24.0%
Δ1.4%1.4%

Spal vs Benevento — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Spal
Result vs. Market: Spal (48%)

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:10Benevento

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
10/04/23Benevento1–3Spal2.09/3.14/3.98
12/11/22Spal1–2Benevento2.47/3.11/3.01
06/05/22Benevento1–2Spal1.57/4.01/5.77
16/01/22Spal1–1Benevento3.18/3.26/2.31
27/08/16Benevento2–0Spal2.03/3.11/4.07
21/01/17Spal2–0Benevento2.07/3.21/3.82

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: Benevento

W 86D 52L 54
Over 2.544
Goals scored279

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026