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Spezia vs Cittadella

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2019

Stadio Alberto Picco, La Spezia19 January 2020 at 14:00
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Spezia

11
Referee: L. Marinelli

Match Events

Spezia
Cittadella
Kick Off
Emmanuel Gyasi8′
E. Gyasi

assist: F. Ricci

12′
36′
M. Iori

Penalty

Half Time
46′
D. DiawŽ. Celar
49′Amedeo Benedetti
S. GudjohnsenM. N'Zola
62′
G. MastinuG. Acampora
68′
80′
A. VitaA. Bussaglia
83′
C. DUrsoF. Stanco
E. GyasiA. Ragusa
84′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal3
8Total Shots7
1Blocked Shots1
5Shots insidebox4
3Shots outsidebox3
16Fouls16
1Corner Kicks2
5Offsides4
46%Ball Possession54%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
429Total passes490
321Passes accurate391
75%Passes %80%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Spezia deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Cittadella'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 Cittadella'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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Cittadella 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.

Spezia4-3-34-3-1-2Cittadella
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Scuffet13Caprado.5Marchiz.28Erlić21Ferrer16Bartolo.15Mastinu25Maggiore10Ricci11Gyasi17Gudjohn.1Paleari24Ghiring.3Benedet.5Adorni15Frare4Iori16Vita20Gargiulo10D'Urso14Luppi9Diaw

Substitutes

Coach: V. Italiano

Substitutes

Coach: R. Venturato

SpeziaPosition StrengthCittadella
Spezia4-3-3
1GoalkeeperS. Scuffet
13DefenderE. Capradossi
5DefenderR. Marchizza
28DefenderM. Erlić
21DefenderSalvador Ferrer
16MidfielderP. Bartolomei
15MidfielderG. Mastinu
25MidfielderG. Maggiore
10ForwardF. Ricci
11ForwardE. Gyasi
17ForwardS. Gudjohnsen
Cittadella4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Paleari
24DefenderL. Ghiringhelli
3DefenderA. Benedetti
5DefenderD. Adorni
15DefenderD. Frare
4MidfielderM. Iori
16MidfielderA. Vita
20MidfielderM. Gargiulo
10MidfielderC. D'Urso
14ForwardD. Luppi
9ForwardD. Diaw

Match Summary

Spezia and Cittadella drew 1:1. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by E. Gyasi 12′, M. Iori 36′ (pen.). 2 yellow cards were shown. Spezia had 46% possession while Cittadella held 54%. Spezia had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 7 (3 on target) for Cittadella. Spezia made 3 substitutions, Cittadella made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Spezia vs Cittadella Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Spezia
8
wins
Drawn
2
Cittadella
2
wins
Total goals
31 · 2.6/match
Both scored
4/12 · 33%
Over 2.5
5/12 · 42%

Recent Form

Spezia

DLWLLL

Cittadella

DLWLLW

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

Spezia dominates

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

Spezia7wins
2draws10 meetings
Cittadella1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

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: 5.5%

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 40.7%Draw 33.5%Away 31.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.402.963.10
Max2.533.003.26
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
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 market38.0%32.5%29.5%
Public market38.7%31.6%29.6%

Spezia vs Cittadella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Spezia (41%)

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:11Cittadella
8Shots7
3Shots on target2

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
01/02/25Cittadella0–2Spezia3.57/3.17/2.16
08/12/24Spezia5–0Cittadella1.66/3.65/5.55
17/02/24Spezia4–2Cittadella2.46/3.14/3.00
23/12/23Cittadella4–1Spezia2.34/3.08/3.31
19/01/20Spezia1–1Cittadella2.46/2.99/3.19
24/08/19Cittadella0–3Spezia2.41/3.14/3.09
09/02/19Cittadella0–1Spezia2.19/3.00/3.80
22/09/18Spezia1–0Cittadella2.34/3.00/3.40
28/10/17Spezia0–0Cittadella2.26/3.03/3.51
29/03/18Cittadella1–2Spezia1.82/3.23/5.06

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: Cittadella

W 229D 227L 262
Over 2.543
Goals scored841

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026