Football Bet of the Day for Thursday features Cremonese vs Spezia in the Serie B playoff final.
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of Italian football, has picked this game as Today’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
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Match: Cremonese vs Spezia
Expert: Luca Pratesi; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Best Bet: Both Teams to Score
Both Teams to Score | |
17/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Shamrock Rovers have found the net in every home game this season and boast the league’s most potent frontline. Galway, despite recent struggles, carry a significant attacking threat through Moses Dyer. With defensive absences for the hosts and both sides scoring last time out, BTTS looks the standout Friday selection. | |
Key Stats:
- Spezia have only been beaten six times in the entire Serie B campaign.
- Francesco Pio Esposito shared the league’s Golden Boot with 15 goals.
- Cremonese have won four of their last five meetings with Spezia.
Rationale:
The final hurdle to Serie A brings together two clubs desperate to return to Italy’s top table. Cremonese host the opening leg of this intense playoff tie, knowing that anything short of a win could tilt the advantage towards Spezia, who have the benefit of the higher finish acting as a tie-breaker should scores be level after two legs.
Historically, Cremonese have the better of this fixture, coming out on top in four of the last five clashes. However, this version of Spezia are a more refined beast—disciplined in defence, yet flexible in attack. Spezia’s key strength lies in their structure; they have the fewest losses in the league this season, and that resilience will be critical.
But what makes the “Both Teams to Score” bet particularly appealing is the attacking firepower available to both sides. Cremonese boast Dennis Johnsen, who has found the net in both legs of their semi-final, and Jari Vandeputte, a creative engine with 13 assists and a crucial goal last week. Factor in Franco Vazquez and Manuel De Luca, who netted a combined 17 goals, and it’s clear the Grigiorossi have plenty of avenues to goal.
For Spezia, their main weapon is teenage phenom Francesco Pio Esposito, whose thunderous free-kick helped sink Catanzaro. Sharing this year’s Golden Boot, Esposito has been lethal, and paired with the dangerous Giuseppe Di Serio, the Ligurians have the tools to counter swiftly and capitalise on defensive lapses.
Neither team is likely to sit back. Cremonese must press for a lead before heading to La Spezia, while the visitors know a goal away from home could be vital under the two-legged format. With so much attacking talent and high stakes, goals should be expected from both sides.
Both Teams To Score
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