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Spezia vs Benevento

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Serie B · Season 2016

Stadio Alberto Picco, La Spezia1 April 2017 at 14:00
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Referee: Francesco Paolo Saia

Match Events

Spezia
Benevento
Kick Off
A. Piccolo

assist: N. Pulzetti

12′
Damjan Đoković15′
Diego Fabbrini27′
35′Karamoko Cissé
38′
F. Ceravolo

Penalty

Half Time
59′
K. CisséF. Melara
D. FabbriniN. Giannetti
63′
66′
B. GyamfiW. López
Nico Pulzetti68′
71′Daniele Buzzegoli
N. PulzettiD. Sciaudone
75′
81′
F. Melara

assist: A. Ciciretti

F. SignorelliJ. Báez
84′
88′
D. BuzzegoliR. Chibsah
90′
A. Ciciretti

assist: F. Ceravolo

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Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Spezia deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Benevento'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 Benevento'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

Spezia 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.

Spezia4-3-34-4-2Benevento
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Chichiz.17Migliore3Valenti.5Col6Ceccaro.30Pulzetti14Đoković8Signore.29Granoche10Piccolo21Fabbrini12Gori2Pezzi5Lucioni15Campore.18Gyamfi30Buzzego.34Eramo4Pinto10Ciciret.19Cissé9Ceravolo

Substitutes

Coach: D. Di Carlo

Substitutes

Coach: M. Baroni

SpeziaPosition StrengthBenevento
Spezia4-3-3
1GoalkeeperL. Chichizola
17DefenderF. Migliore
3DefenderN. Valentini
5DefenderF. De Col
6DefenderP. Ceccaroni
30MidfielderN. Pulzetti
14MidfielderD. Đoković
8MidfielderF. Signorelli
21MidfielderD. Fabbrini
29ForwardP. Granoche
10ForwardA. Piccolo
Benevento4-4-2
12GoalkeeperP. Gori
2DefenderE. Pezzi
5DefenderF. Lucioni
15DefenderM. Camporese
18DefenderB. Gyamfi
30MidfielderD. Buzzegoli
34MidfielderM. Eramo
4MidfielderL. Del Pinto
10ForwardA. Ciciretti
19ForwardK. Cissé
9ForwardF. Ceravolo

Match Summary

Benevento defeated Spezia 3:1. The match was played in Serie B 2016. Goals were scored by A. Piccolo 12′, F. Ceravolo 38′ (pen.), F. Melara 81′, A. Ciciretti 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Spezia made 3 substitutions, Benevento made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Spezia vs Benevento Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Spezia
3
wins
Drawn
1
Benevento
4
wins
Total goals
23 · 2.9/match
Both scored
5/8 · 63%
Over 2.5
5/8 · 63%

Recent Form

Spezia

DLWLLL

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

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Head-to-Head Record

Benevento dominates

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

Spezia2wins
0draws6 meetings
Benevento4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.2

Average goals per game

67%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

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 44.2%Draw 32.8%Away 28.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.003.20
Max2.283.103.85
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 market42.8%31.9%25.3%
Public market41.8%31.3%26.9%
Δ1.0%0.5%1.5%

Spezia vs Benevento — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Benevento
Result vs. Market: Spezia (44%)

Result differed from 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:11Benevento

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
29/02/20Benevento3–1Spezia1.70/3.49/5.40
05/10/19Spezia0–1Benevento2.93/3.19/2.50
16/03/19Benevento2–3Spezia2.05/3.13/4.07
18/11/18Spezia3–1Benevento2.35/3.09/3.20
29/10/16Benevento1–0Spezia2.43/3.00/3.20
01/04/17Spezia1–3Benevento2.26/3.05/3.52

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 173D 176L 174
Over 2.542
Goals scored627

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