The final standings made the difference. And rightly so. However, Catanzaro was certainly expected to do better at home. At least one goal would have kept the tie alive for the return leg. Instead, Spezia won 2-0, practically sealing the deal.
D’Angelo’s team knew how to suffer at the right moment of the match and then struck in the second half with Di Serio and Esposito’s splendid goal directly from a free kick. It was a deadly one-two punch for the Calabrians, who didn’t have the strength to react. In short, the Bianconeri from Liguria showed everyone that they deserve to be in the playoff final, and on Sunday afternoon, they will only have to confirm their place in the next round, which is already practically secured after the match played in Calabria.
It was an important show of strength, especially in defense. Spezia controlled the game in the crucial moments, only taking one risk (a single shot on target by Catanzaro) and finishing with nine shots in total, five of which were on target. The numbers, therefore, confirm the overwhelming power of a team that is now preparing for a much easier challenge in front of its home crowd, with the almost certainty of already having a ticket to the final in its pocket. For Catanzaro, in any case, it remains a season to remember.
Odds comparison
Spezia’s victory is priced at 1.65 on Goldbet, Lottomatica, and Snai. A GOAL is priced at 1.68 on Goldbet and Lottomatica.
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The prediction
Win again. This is the goal of Spezia, who know that winning helps them to do it again. Perhaps Catanzaro, at least this time, could find the way to goal by exploiting the talents of their strikers. But the hosts will have no trouble securing another victory.
Probable line-ups for Spezia-Catanzaro
SPEZIA (3-5-2): Gori; Wisniewski, Hristov, Mateju; Elia, Nagy, Kouda, Cassata, Aurelio; Di Serio, Esposito.
CATANZARO (3-5-2): Pigliacelli; Brighenti, Scognamillo, Bonini; Cassandro, Pontisso, Petriccione, Ilie, Quagliata; Biasci, Iemmello.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1