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Spezia vs Cesena

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2017

Stadio Alberto Picco, La Spezia3 March 2018 at 14:00
Home

Spezia

12
Away

Cesena

Referee: Ivano Pezzuto

Match Events

Spezia
Cesena
Kick Off
21′
T. Kupisz
G. Marilungo

assist: G. Mastinu

40′
Half Time
L. MoraA. De Francesco
57′
71′
L. Jallow

assist: T. Kupisz

F. BolzoniN. Ammari
75′
F. De ColF. Forte
77′
78′
N. DalmonteN. Fazzi
81′Andrea Schiavone
Walter López83′
83′
A. SchiavoneM. Ndiaye
84′
L. JallowD. Cacia
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal4
7Total Shots8
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
8Fouls15
6Corner Kicks2
0Offsides2
62%Ball Possession38%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Spezia deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Cesena'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 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Cesena'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

Spezia start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 4 for Cesena 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.

Spezia4-3-34-4-1-1Cesena
GKDEFMIDFWD
33Gennaro3López19Terzi5Giani23Col7Bolzoni16Mora21Pessina29Granoche39Marilun.26Mastinu33Fuligna.16Esposito2Pertico.13Suagher18Donkor20Kupisz27Noia8Schiavo.24Vita30Jallow14Dalmonte

Substitutes

Coach: F. Gallo

Substitutes

Coach: F. Castori

SpeziaPosition StrengthCesena
Spezia4-3-3
33GoalkeeperR. Di Gennaro
3DefenderW. López
19DefenderC. Terzi
5DefenderN. Giani
23DefenderF. De Col
7MidfielderF. Bolzoni
16MidfielderL. Mora
21MidfielderM. Pessina
29ForwardP. Granoche
39ForwardG. Marilungo
26ForwardG. Mastinu
Cesena4-4-1-1
33GoalkeeperA. Fulignati
16DefenderA. Esposito
2DefenderR. Perticone
13DefenderE. Suagher
18DefenderI. Donkor
27MidfielderG. Di Noia
8MidfielderA. Schiavone
20ForwardT. Kupisz
24ForwardA. Vita
30ForwardL. Jallow
14ForwardN. Dalmonte

Match Summary

Cesena defeated Spezia 2:1. The match was played in Serie B 2017. Goals were scored by T. Kupisz 21′, G. Marilungo 40′, L. Jallow 71′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Spezia had 62% possession while Cesena held 38%. Spezia had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Cesena. Spezia made 3 substitutions, Cesena made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Spezia vs Cesena Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Spezia
3
wins
Drawn
1
Cesena
3
wins
Total goals
14 · 2.0/match
Both scored
3/7 · 43%
Over 2.5
3/7 · 43%

Recent Form

Spezia

DLWLLL

Cesena

DDLLDW

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.

Spezia3wins
2draws10 meetings
Cesena5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Cesena.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 54.1%Draw 31.4%Away 20.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.104.33
Max1.873.255.38
Market favourite:Spezia · Moderate 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 market52.0%29.9%18.1%
Public market51.6%30.4%18.0%

Spezia vs Cesena — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cesena
Result vs. Market: Spezia (54%)

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:11Cesena
7Shots8
3Shots on target4

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
21/02/26Cesena2–3Spezia2.15/3.10/3.50
18/10/25Spezia1–2Cesena2.13/3.23/3.58
15/03/25Cesena0–0Spezia3.98/3.02/2.09
01/09/24Spezia2–1Cesena2.45/3.24/2.99
07/10/17Cesena1–0Spezia2.39/3.05/3.22
03/03/18Spezia1–2Cesena1.85/3.18/4.99
19/11/16Spezia1–0Cesena2.05/3.09/4.08
17/04/17Cesena1–0Spezia2.08/3.10/3.99
19/10/15Cesena5–1Spezia2.46/3.01/3.15
01/03/16Spezia1–1Cesena2.27/3.08/3.44

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: Cesena

W 182D 201L 188
Over 2.543
Goals scored682

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026