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Spal vs Benevento

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2022

Stadio Paolo Mazza, Ferrara12 November 2022 at 13:00
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Spal

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Referee: F. Meraviglia

Match Events

Spal
Benevento
Kick Off
S. Esposito
10′
Lorenzo Dickmann12′
Alessandro Murgia32′
VAR
34′Goal cancelled
Raffaele Celia43′
Half Time
A. La MantiaL. Valzania
46′
F. MaistroS. Rabbi
58′
R. CeliaA. Tripaldelli
58′
Patryk Peda62′
64′
M. LeverbeF. Forte
G. MonciniA. Almici
65′
68′Pasquale Schiattarella
69′Kamil Glik
73′
D. FoulonE. Masciangelo
74′
R. Capellini
77′
A. La Gumina

assist: Diego Farias

L. DickmannG. Tunjov
81′
84′
Diego FariasI. Koutsoupias
88′Ilias Koutsoupias
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Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal10
6Total Shots21
1Blocked Shots6
2Shots insidebox11
4Shots outsidebox10
16Fouls17
1Corner Kicks7
2Offsides2
39%Ball Possession61%
4Yellow Cards3
1Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
337Total passes509
268Passes accurate439
80%Passes %86%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Spal deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Benevento'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 Benevento'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 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Spal's starting XI is 32.7 (youngest: F. Maistro (27), oldest: E. Alfonso (37)), while Benevento 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.

Squad Depth

Spal's starters average 1 league appearances each, versus 0 for Benevento. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Spal3-4-1-23-5-2Benevento
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Alfonso27Peda6Meccari.4Mura24Dickmann23Murgia5Esposito21Celia37Maistro19Mantia9Moncini21Paleari33Leverbe15Glik96Capelli.3Letizia16Improta7Karić27Schiatt.18Foulon20Gumina10Farias

Substitutes

Coach: D. De Rossi

Substitutes

Coach: F. Cannavaro

SpalPosition StrengthBenevento
Spal3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperE. Alfonso
27DefenderP. Peda
6DefenderB. Meccariello
4DefenderC. Dalle Mura
24MidfielderL. Dickmann
23MidfielderA. Murgia
5MidfielderS. Esposito
21MidfielderR. Celia
37ForwardF. Maistro
19ForwardA. La Mantia
9ForwardG. Moncini
Benevento3-5-2
21GoalkeeperA. Paleari
33DefenderM. Leverbe
15DefenderK. Glik
96DefenderR. Capellini
3MidfielderG. Letizia
16MidfielderR. Improta
7MidfielderN. Karić
27MidfielderP. Schiattarella
18MidfielderD. Foulon
20ForwardA. La Gumina
10ForwardDiego Farias

Match Summary

Benevento defeated Spal 2:1. The match was played in Serie B 2022. Goals were scored by S. Esposito 10′, R. Capellini 74′, A. La Gumina 77′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Spal had 39% possession while Benevento held 61%. Spal had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 21 (5 on target) for Benevento. Spal made 5 substitutions, Benevento made 3. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Riccardo Capellini 34′).

Rivalry since 2016

Spal vs Benevento Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Spal
5
wins
Drawn
1
Benevento
1
wins
Total goals
18 · 2.6/match
Both scored
4/7 · 57%
Over 2.5
3/7 · 43%

Recent Form

Spal

WLWDDD

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

Even record

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

Spal3wins
1draws6 meetings
Benevento2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 40.5%Draw 32.1%Away 33.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.102.90
Max2.563.143.14
Over 2.5: 48.3%Under 2.5: 58.1%
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%31.0%31.0%
Public market37.9%30.0%32.1%
Δ1.0%1.1%

Spal vs Benevento — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Benevento
Result vs. Market: Spal (40%)

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:10Benevento
6Shots21
2Shots 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
10/04/23Benevento1–3Spal2.09/3.14/3.98
12/11/22Spal1–2Benevento2.47/3.11/3.01
06/05/22Benevento1–2Spal1.57/4.01/5.77
16/01/22Spal1–1Benevento3.18/3.26/2.31
27/08/16Benevento2–0Spal2.03/3.11/4.07
21/01/17Spal2–0Benevento2.07/3.21/3.82

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: 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