Spezia and Cittadella will on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 13:00h (UTC), play in a Serie B football game in Italy, check the Spezia vs Cittadella betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Spezia vs Cittadella will occur
The game takes place in the small Stadio Alberto Picco stadium, in the city of La Spezia, with a capacity for 10336 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Spezia vs Cittadella betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Serie B, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.33 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.56 goals per match.
Spezia last match
In the last match they played, Spezia collected a draw. The opposing team was Ternana, and the match – which ended with the result of 1-1 – was valid for Serie B. Coach L. D’Angelo’s disposed his team in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Before the match the draw had odds around 3.30, so the tie was a logical result for a match that was expected to be quite evenly matched.
Spezia average performance has certainly not been brilliant. One of the few who made a difference is Diego Falcinelli: well positioned on the field, with a well-tuned foot, he was instrumental to the team in saving the result.
Cittadella last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Serie B, Cittadella, who used a 4-3-1-2 formation, faced the Parma team with a final score of 1-2.
A fairly even game was expected, with odds for the home defeat at 2.25.
Spezia vs Cittadella h2h
The last time Spezia faced Cittadella it was in Serie B. Spezia, then in 18th place opened with a play using the 3-4-1-2 formation, while Cittadella, who was in 6th place, played using a 4-3-2-1 tactic.
The last time these two teams clashed was on 23-12-2023, in a match of the 2023/2024 season of the Serie B, and the match ended with a 4-1 win for Cittadella.
Spezia
Serie B leaderboard now
With 22 points won, Spezia is in 18th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team’s campaign so far is 4 wins against 10 losses, plus 10 draws.
In the 25th round, the team has the same score compared to Ascoli which is just above, in 17th place.
Spezia analysis
Currently, in the Serie B, Spezia sums 21 goals for and a total of 36 goals against, after 24 rounds played.
It appears that Spezia is encountering difficulties in scoring goals, as evidenced by their low number of goals scored and the high number of games in which they have failed to score. This could imply that their attacking play is lacking in quality and they need to work on creating better chances.
Spezia has a relatively low average of shots towards the goal, with only 4.25 attempts per game, and this is an indication that the team has a poor attack, and therefore scores few goals.
Best goalscorer from Spezia
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Daniele Verde. With 4 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Spezia team achieving several victories this season.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Cittadella
Serie B leaderboard now
The Cittadella team with 36 points currently occupies the 7th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion Play-off, with a campaign of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses.
In the 25th round, the team has a small disadvantage of 2 points compared to the Catanzaro team which is just above, in 6th place.
Cittadella analysis
Cittadella after 24 days has put up 30 goals scored, and taken 29, and thus record has a positive goal difference.
Cittadella is a more offensive team than Spezia, having 2613 attacks vs. 2554 from Spezia, having scored 30 times, in comparison, Spezia converted into goal 21 times.
Best goalscorer from Cittadella
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Luca Pandolfi. The Attacker has scored 6 times in this competition and helped Cittadella avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Spezia is Daniele Verde, who has already scored 4 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Cittadella is Luca Pandolfi, he has scored in 6 opportunities.
Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.
The bet on under 2.5 goals can be a good alternative, since generally Cittadella does not concede goals as a visitor. Cittadella also averages 0.82 goals per match when playing away from home.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.65.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.92 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Spezia has an average of 3 yellow cards per game over the 24 rounds, while Cittadella has an average of 2.6. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.88 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
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Spezia vs Cittadella betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 17th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Stadio Alberto Picco stadium in La Spezia.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Serie B match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 4-1 result for Cittadella.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
