Italian Serie B, on Friday,
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As Pescara hosts Spezia Calcio in a crucial Serie B clash on May 8, 2026, both teams seek to revitalize their seasons amid disappointing recent performances. Pescara has secured just one victory in their last five matches, highlighting struggles in both defense and attack. However, playing at home may provide a necessary boost, as they aim to leverage local support.
Spezia, similarly, has won only once in their last five outings, showcasing difficulties in form that could affect their confidence. Their recent matches suggest they lack the clinical edge needed to convert opportunities into goals. Both teams have been marked by inconsistency, making this matchup particularly unpredictable.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.16 for a Pescara win and 3.08 for an away victory, reflecting the closely matched nature of this fixture. Our model indicates a 42% chance of a home win, while a draw and an away win stand at 26% and 31%, respectively. With a predicted final score of 1-1, this encounter could well be a tightly contested affair, making it essential for both squads to capitalize on any chances created. As always in soccer, the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Pescara 43.2% |
Draw 26.5% |
Spezia 30.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.17 | 3.7 | 3.17 | ||
| 2.15 | 3.45 | 3.05 | ||
| 2.14 | 3.62 | 3.09 | ||
| 2.15 | 3.3 | 3 | ||
| 2.17 | 3.48 | 3.1 |
Latest Results
| 01.05.26 Calcio Padova – Pescara – 1:0 25.04.26 Pescara – Juve Stabia – 1:1 19.04.26 Carrarese Calcio – Pescara – 2:2 11.04.26 Pescara – Sampdoria – 1:2 06.04.26 AC Reggiana 1919 – Pescara – 1:3 |
01.05.26 Spezia Calcio – Venezia FC – 2:2 25.04.26 US Catanzaro – Spezia Calcio – 4:2 18.04.26 Spezia Calcio – Südtirol-Alto Adige – 6:1 12.04.26 Spezia Calcio – Mantova FC – 0:2 06.04.26 Carrarese Calcio – Spezia Calcio – 3:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.12.25 Spezia Calcio – Pescara – 2:1 04.03.20 Spezia Calcio – Pescara – 2:0 19.10.19 Pescara – Spezia Calcio – 1:2 03.03.19 Pescara – Spezia Calcio – 2:0 19.10.18 Spezia Calcio – Pescara – 1:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Venezia ✔ | 37 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 75:31 | 44 | 79 |
| 2 | Frosinone | 37 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 71:34 | 37 | 78 |
| 3 | Monza | 37 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 59:30 | 29 | 75 |
| 4 | Palermo | 37 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 61:31 | 30 | 72 |
| 5 | Catanzaro ✔ | 37 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 60:48 | 12 | 59 |
| 6 | Modena ✔ | 37 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 49:35 | 14 | 55 |
| 7 | Juve Stabia ✔ | 37 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 43:44 | -1 | 50 |
| 8 | Avellino | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 42:55 | -13 | 46 |
| 9 | Cesena | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 42:52 | -10 | 46 |
| 10 | Mantova | 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 45:52 | -7 | 46 |
| 11 | Carrarese | 37 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 46:50 | -4 | 44 |
| 12 | Sampdoria | 37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 35:47 | -12 | 44 |
| 13 | Padova | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 35:46 | -11 | 43 |
| 14 | Empoli | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 45:52 | -7 | 40 |
| 15 | Sudtirol | 37 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 37:47 | -10 | 40 |
| 16 | Entella | 37 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 34:50 | -16 | 39 |
| 17 | Bari | 37 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 35:58 | -23 | 37 |
| 18 | Pescara | 37 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 50:65 | -15 | 34 |
| 19 | Spezia | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 42:58 | -16 | 34 |
| 20 | Reggiana | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 35:56 | -21 | 34 |
Italian Serie B Outrights
1. Venezia: 1.27 (73.78%)
2. Frosinone: 3.56 (26.22%)
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