It’s a relegation six-pointer in this weekend’s Spezia vs. Salernitana predictions. The two sides are 17th and 16th in the Serie A standings respectively and could both do with all three points on Sunday.
Spezia vs. Salernitana odds
1 – Salernitana to win – 49/20
2 – Salernitana to keep a clean sheet – 11/4
3 – Under 2.5 goals scored – 11/14
4 – Both teams to score – no – 21/20
5 – A draw at full-time – 5/2
Spezia welcome Salernitana to the Stadio Alberto Picco on Sunday looking to put some distance between themselves and the Serie A bottom three. Just five points separates the Aquilotti from the relegation zone despite a recent shock victory over Inter.
Salernitana may only be one place higher in the league standings but will consider themselves in a far less precarious position. Paolo Sousa’s side are unbeaten in their last four games, including a draw against Milan, and boast a three-point lead over their weekend opponents.
Despite going into the match as underdogs according to the bookmakers, we recommended a punt on the visitors to take all three points on Sunday, with generous odds on offer.
Not only have Salernitana enjoyed better recent form, but the away side will be looking to take advantage of their hosts’ blunt attack. Spezia have scored just 23 goals in 27 games this season, with this stat made worse by their leading goalscorer M’Bala Nzola is suspended for Sunday’s game.
The forward has scored more than half of his team’s total goal tally this season, with no other player bagging more than two in the league ahead of this weekend’s clash. As a result, we would back a punt on the visitors to secure a clean sheet at the Renato Dall’Ara, which would be their third in their last six games.
On a similar note, we anticipate a low-scoring match, as Salternitana have been hardly prolific themselves. The Granata are averaging just over a goal per game, so a wager on under 2.5 goals scored and just one team to score could well pay off this weekend.
Despite the above factors suggesting an away win, Spezia have been relatively solid at home this season, losing just four games. Therefore, with so much on the line, it may be worth placing a punt on the match to end in a draw, marking the hosts’ 10th of the season.
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Spezia vs. Salernitana last five matches
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Spezia top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 13 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
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Salernitana top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
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| 15 | |
| 7 | |
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Spezia vs Salernitana line-ups
Spezia (3-5-2): Dragowski; Caldara, Ampadu, Nikolaou; Adou, Agudelo, Bourabia, Ekdal, Gyasi; Maldini, Verde
Salernitana (3-4-2-1): Ochoa; Gyomber, Danuliuc, Pirola; Mazzocchi, Bohinen, Coulibaly, Bradaric; Kastanos, Candreva; Dia
Spezia team news
Suspension to M’Bala Nzola will be a real loss for Leonardo Semplice’s side with the coach potentially fielding a duo of Daniel Maldini and Daniele Verde up front. Injuries to Emil Holm, Joao Moutinho and Simone Bastoni mean that few further changes are expected from Spezia.
Salernitana team news
Domen Crnigoj is the only absentee for Paolo Sousa to contemplate who is unlikely to make significant changes from the draw against Bologna. Given the importance of the game, Salernitana are expected to retain a one-man front-line, meaning Krzusztof Piatek will start on the bench once again.