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Como vs Spezia

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2023

Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como13 January 2024 at 13:00
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Como

40
Away

Spezia

Referee: N. Baroni

Match Events

Como
Spezia
Kick Off
L. da Cunha

assist: O. Abildgaard

27′
P. Cutrone

assist: L. da Cunha

37′
Half Time
46′
M. AntonucciL. Moro
A. Gabrielloni

assist: O. Abildgaard

59′
L. da Cunha
63′
65′
S. EliaL. Vignali
Álex BlancoA. Iovine
69′
A. ŠemperM. Vigorito
69′
A. GabrielloniM. Chajia
69′
Oliver Abildgaard72′
L. da CunhaS. Verdi
75′
79′Kelvin Amian
79′
D. VerdeP. Candelari
A. BellemoF. Rispoli
82′
88′
F. BandinelliN. Pietra
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal4
15Shots off Goal4
27Total Shots13
4Blocked Shots5
18Shots insidebox8
9Shots outsidebox5
23Fouls10
5Corner Kicks6
1Offsides1
49%Ball Possession51%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves4
428Total passes436
348Passes accurate372
81%Passes %85%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Como is 6.97, compared to 6.86 for Spezia. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Como's highest-rated starter is L. da Cunha (7.08), while Spezia's best-rated player is S. Esposito (7.44).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Como have contributed 13 goals and 6 assists this season, led by P. Cutrone (9G). Spezia's starters account for 2 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by S. Esposito (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Como deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Spezia'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

Como field 4 midfielders averaging 7.08, versus Spezia's 5 rated 6.86. 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

Como start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.87, compared to 1 for Spezia 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 90% for Como and 76% for Spezia. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Como's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 20 for Spezia. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Como's starting XI is 27.3 (youngest: L. da Cunha (24), oldest: A. Gabrielloni (31)), while Spezia average 28.0 (youngest: S. Esposito (25), oldest: F. Bandinelli (30)). 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

Como's starters average 22 league appearances each, versus 14 for Spezia. 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.

Como4-4-24-3-2-1Spezia
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Šemper5Curto26Odenthal93Barba3Sala11Blanco14Bellemo28Abildga.33Cunha10Cutrone9Gabriel.1Zoet27Amian33Gelashv.43Nikolaou7Elia29Cassata10Esposito25Bandine.99Verde48Antonuc.9Esposito

Substitutes

Coach: O. Roberts

Substitutes

Coach: L. D'Angelo

ComoPosition StrengthSpezia
6.97
Avg Rating
6.86
7.08Midfielder (4 v 5)6.86
4G 4A2G 4A
6.87Forward (2 v 1)
9G 2A0G 0A
Como4-4-2
1GoalkeeperA. Šemper
5DefenderM. Curto
26DefenderC. Odenthal
93DefenderF. Barba
3DefenderM. Sala
11MidfielderÁlex Blanco
14MidfielderA. Bellemo
28MidfielderO. Abildgaard
33MidfielderL. da Cunha7.14G4A
10ForwardP. Cutrone6.99G2A
9ForwardA. Gabrielloni
Spezia4-3-2-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Zoet
27DefenderK. Amian
33DefenderI. Gelashvili
43DefenderD. Nikolaou
7DefenderS. Elia
29MidfielderF. Cassata6.61A
10MidfielderS. Esposito7.41G2A
25MidfielderF. Bandinelli6.71G
99MidfielderD. Verde6.71A
48MidfielderM. Antonucci
9ForwardF. Esposito

Match Summary

Como defeated Spezia 4:0. The match was played in Serie B 2023. Goals were scored by L. da Cunha 27′, P. Cutrone 37′, A. Gabrielloni 59′, L. da Cunha 63′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Como had 49% possession while Spezia held 51%. Como had 27 shots (8 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for Spezia. Como made 5 substitutions, Spezia made 4.

Rivalry since 2022

Como vs Spezia Head to Head Results

2 stretnutí
Como
1
wins
Drawn
0
Spezia
1
wins
Total goals
7 · 3.5/match
Both scored
1/2 · 50%
Over 2.5
1/2 · 50%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 51 v 2022All 2 meetings

Recent Form

Como

DWLLLD

Spezia

DLWLLL

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

Como dominates

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

Como3wins
1draws4 meetings
Spezia0wins

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

25%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (49%) — the odds may underestimate Como.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

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 50.8%Draw 30.0%Away 25.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.913.253.70
Max2.003.464.19
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Como · 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 market48.7%28.1%23.2%
Public market47.3%29.1%23.6%
Δ1.4%1.0%0.4%

Como vs Spezia — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Como
Result vs. Market: Como (51%)

Result matched 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.

ComoHalf-time:20Spezia
26Shots13
8Shots 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
13/01/24Como4–0Spezia1.97/3.34/3.96
03/09/23Spezia0–1Como1.70/3.54/5.23
23/12/15Spezia1–1Como1.60/3.61/6.35
15/05/16Como4–0Spezia7.44/4.21/1.47

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: Como

W 76D 79L 85
Over 2.541
Goals scored280

Away Record: Spezia

W 173D 176L 174
Over 2.542
Goals scored627

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026