Football Result
Gianluca Lapadula 75' Pen
Paulo Azzi 17'
Jari Vandeputte 43'
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Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Spezia
Draws
Cremonese
In a thrilling Italian Serie B encounter at the Alberto Picco, Cremonese defeated Spezia 3-2. Cremonese started strong, with goals from Tommaso Barbieri and Paulo Azzi in the 13th and 17th minutes, followed by Jari Vandeputte in the 43rd, giving them a comfortable lead going into halftime. Spezia attempted a comeback in the second half, with Francesco Esposito scoring in the 69th minute and Gianluca Lapadula converting a penalty in the 75th, but it was not enough. Matteo Bianchetti's red card in the 59th minute didn't stop Cremonese from securing the victory.
Spezia dominated possession with 55.1%, and took 17 total shots, but only managed 4 on target. Cremonese, with 44.9% possession, were more clinical, converting 5 of their 9 shots on target. Cremonese also committed more fouls (22) and received more yellow cards (5) compared to Spezia. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Cremonese win, which proved accurate, although the prediction model expected a balanced game.
Spezia's form has been inconsistent, with recent wins against Salernitana and Sampdoria interspersed with losses and draws, including a recent defeat to Reggiana. Cremonese, on the other hand, have been relatively stable, with two wins and three draws in their last five matches. Spezia’s upcoming match against Cosenza at home presents an opportunity to capitalize on Cosenza's poor away form and their own need for points. Cremonese will travel to face Pisa, a tricky away fixture given Pisa's recent home win against Frosinone.
Looking at their head-to-head record, recent games have been closely contested, including a 1-1 draw earlier this season. Cremonese, in general, has the upper hand in recent Serie B matches against Spezia. This victory aligns with Cremonese's recent form where they seem to be more compact defensively as displayed in their previous 0-0 away draw against Sampdoria. Spezia needs to improve their defensive solidity to secure more favorable results in their upcoming fixtures.