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Spal vs Lecce

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2020

Stadio Paolo Mazza, Ferrara22 December 2020 at 18:00
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Spal

10
Away

Lecce

Referee: D. Doveri

Match Events

Spal
Lecce
Kick Off
Nenad Tomović40′
Mattia Valoti43′
Half Time
46′Massimo Coda
L. SernicolaM. Sala
66′
A. MurgiaF. Di Francesco
66′
66′
M. MancosuM. Listkowski
A. PaloschiS. Floccari
73′
M. ValotiS. Missiroli
73′
84′
Ž. MajerL. Henderson
84′
L. PaganiniF. Falco
84′
M. StępińskiS. Pettinari
L. RanieriB. Salamon
89′
90′Fabio Lucioni
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal10
15Total Shots18
4Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox11
8Shots outsidebox7
14Fouls9
8Corner Kicks4
1Offsides3
55%Ball Possession45%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves4
516Total passes399
429Passes accurate310
83%Passes %78%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Spal deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Lecce's 3-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 Lecce's 5 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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Lecce 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Spal's starting XI is 27.0 (youngest: D. Thiam (27), oldest: D. Thiam (27)), while Lecce 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.

Spal3-4-2-13-5-2Lecce
GKDEFMIDFWD
22Thiam4Tomović23Vicari3Ranieri19Castro8Valoti11Murgia17Sernico.27Espeto6Esposito9Paloschi21Gabriel27Caldero.5Lucioni24Zuta11Adjapong8Mancosu77Tachtsi.7Paganini37Majer9Coda14Stępińs.

Substitutes

Coach: P. Marino

Substitutes

Coach: E. Corini

SpalPosition StrengthLecce
Spal3-4-2-1
22GoalkeeperD. Thiam
4DefenderN. Tomović
23DefenderF. Vicari
3DefenderL. Ranieri
11MidfielderA. Murgia
17MidfielderL. Sernicola
27MidfielderGabriel Espeto
6MidfielderSalvatore Esposito
19ForwardL. Castro
8ForwardM. Valoti
9ForwardA. Paloschi
Lecce3-5-2
21GoalkeeperGabriel
5DefenderF. Lucioni
24DefenderL. Zuta
11DefenderC. Adjapong
27MidfielderM. Calderoni
8MidfielderM. Mancosu
77MidfielderP. Tachtsidis
7MidfielderL. Paganini
37MidfielderŽ. Majer
9ForwardM. Coda
14ForwardM. Stępiński

Match Summary

Spal defeated Lecce 1:0. The match was played in Serie B 2020. Goals were scored by Gabriel Espeto 79′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Spal had 55% possession while Lecce held 45%. Spal had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 18 (5 on target) for Lecce. Spal made 5 substitutions, Lecce made 4.

Rivalry since 2019

Spal vs Lecce Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
Spal
2
wins
Drawn
0
Lecce
4
wins
Total goals
21 · 3.5/match
Both scored
5/6 · 83%
Over 2.5
5/6 · 83%

Recent Form

Spal

WLWDDD

Lecce

WDDLLL

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.

Spal2wins
0draws4 meetings
Lecce2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (34%) — the odds may underestimate Spal.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 34.9%Draw 31.0%Away 39.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.102.45
Max2.903.392.60
Over 2.5: 58.8%Under 2.5: 47.6%
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 market33.7%28.7%37.6%
Public market32.4%29.3%38.3%
Δ1.3%0.6%0.7%

Spal vs Lecce — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Spal
Result vs. Market: Lecce (39%)

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.

SpalHalf-time:00Lecce
14Shots18
5Shots on target5

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
09/04/22Lecce1–0Spal1.60/3.68/6.25
30/11/21Spal1–3Lecce3.54/3.20/2.15
10/04/21Lecce1–2Spal1.84/3.48/4.59
22/12/20Spal1–0Lecce2.86/3.23/2.55

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: Lecce

W 147D 101L 66
Over 2.550
Goals scored478

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026