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Ascoli vs Spal

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2020

Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca, Ascoli Piceno27 December 2020 at 14:00
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Ascoli

20
Away

Spal

Referee: R. Abisso

Match Events

Ascoli
Spal
Kick Off
25′Mattia Valoti
A. Sabiri
28′
Half Time
46′
M. ValotiL. Castro
62′
S. FloccariA. Paloschi
Marcel Büchel64′
69′Salvatore Esposito
C. ChiricòN. Pierini
72′
M. CavionA. Gerbo
72′
A. Sabiri

assist: R. Bajić

75′
76′Demba Thiam
76′
M. SalaE. Brignola
Raffaele Pucino84′
85′
Salvatore EspositoA. Murgia
85′
Gabriel EspetoL. Dickmann
A. SabiriG. Cangiano
86′
D. ŠarićM. Eramo
86′
Mirko Eramo88′
R. BajićA. Vellios
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal8
4Shots off Goal8
12Total Shots26
3Blocked Shots10
5Shots insidebox16
7Shots outsidebox10
22Fouls15
2Corner Kicks11
1Offsides2
34%Ball Possession66%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
8Goalkeeper Saves3
306Total passes545
217Passes accurate468
71%Passes %86%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Ascoli deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Spal'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

Ascoli field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Spal'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

Ascoli start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Spal 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 Ascoli's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Spal average 27.0 (youngest: D. Thiam (27), oldest: D. Thiam (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Ascoli4-3-1-23-4-2-1Spal
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Leali23Brosco2Pucino15Quaranta4Corbo77Büchel7Cavion30Šarić21Sabiri91Chiricò99Bajić22Thiam23Vicari3Ranieri7Missiro.8Valoti17Sernico.27Espeto32Sala6Esposito10Floccari14Frances.

Substitutes

Coach: D. Rossi

Substitutes

Coach: P. Marino

AscoliPosition StrengthSpal
Ascoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperN. Leali
23DefenderR. Brosco
2DefenderR. Pucino
15DefenderD. Quaranta
4DefenderG. Corbo
77MidfielderMarcel Büchel
7MidfielderM. Cavion
30MidfielderD. Šarić
21MidfielderA. Sabiri
91ForwardC. Chiricò
99ForwardR. Bajić
Spal3-4-2-1
22GoalkeeperD. Thiam
23DefenderF. Vicari
3DefenderL. Ranieri
17DefenderL. Sernicola
7MidfielderS. Missiroli
27MidfielderGabriel Espeto
32MidfielderM. Sala
6MidfielderSalvatore Esposito
8ForwardM. Valoti
10ForwardS. Floccari
14ForwardF. Di Francesco

Match Summary

Ascoli defeated Spal 2:0. The match was played in Serie B 2020. Goals were scored by A. Sabiri 28′, A. Sabiri 75′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Ascoli had 34% possession while Spal held 66%. Ascoli had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 26 (8 on target) for Spal. Ascoli made 5 substitutions, Spal made 5.

Rivalry since 2016

Ascoli vs Spal Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
Ascoli
2
wins
Drawn
6
Spal
1
wins
Total goals
21 · 2.3/match
Both scored
8/9 · 89%
Over 2.5
3/9 · 33%

Recent Form

Ascoli

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Spal

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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

Even record

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

Ascoli3wins
4draws8 meetings
Spal1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.1

Average goals per game

25%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

Both teams scored

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 23.6%Draw 29.5%Away 52.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.803.251.90
Max4.603.511.91
Over 2.5: 54.1%Under 2.5: 51.3%
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 market21.1%27.7%51.2%
Public market24.3%27.1%48.6%
Δ3.2%0.6%2.6%

Ascoli vs Spal — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ascoli
Result vs. Market: Spal (53%)

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.

AscoliHalf-time:10Spal
12Shots26
5Shots on target8

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
21/01/23Spal1–1Ascoli2.75/2.97/2.79
20/08/22Ascoli1–1Spal2.04/3.37/3.71
12/03/22Spal1–2Ascoli2.54/3.21/2.76
28/10/21Ascoli0–1Spal2.74/3.16/2.70
16/04/21Spal1–2Ascoli2.21/3.01/3.78
27/12/20Ascoli2–0Spal4.24/3.39/1.90
10/09/16Ascoli1–1Spal2.47/3.02/3.13
04/02/17Spal1–1Ascoli1.62/3.63/5.99

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: Ascoli

W 237D 212L 281
Over 2.545
Goals scored834

Away Record: Spal

W 53D 55L 48
Over 2.544
Goals scored197

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026