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Cagliari Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2018-19
Cagliari Calcio
2 – 2
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sun 20 Jan 2019 · 17:00 UTC Sardegna Arena HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cagliari Calcio vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Sardegna Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Fabrizio Pasqua
  • Referee Rosario Abisso
  • Referee Lucas Mondin
  • Referee Gianmattia Tasso
  • Referee Valerio Marini

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Internazionale Milano 38 87
2 SSC Napoli 38 76
3 AS Roma 38 73
4 Como 1907 38 71
5 AC Milan 38 70
6 Juventus FC 38 69
7 Atalanta BC 38 59
8 Bologna FC 1909 38 56
9 SS Lazio 38 54
10 Udinese Calcio 38 50
11 US Sassuolo Calcio 38 49
12 Parma Calcio 1913 38 45
13 Torino FC 38 45
14 Cagliari Calcio 38 43
15 ACF Fiorentina 38 42
16 Genoa CFC 38 41
17 US Lecce 38 38
18 US Cremonese 38 34
19 Hellas Verona FC 38 21
20 AC Pisa 1909 38 18

Head-to-Head

6
5
5
Cagliari Calcio 16 games · Avg 2.9 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-20 Cagliari Calcio 2–2 Empoli FC 2018-08-19 Empoli FC 2–0 Cagliari Calcio 2018-04-18 Empoli FC 3–4 Cagliari Calcio 2017-11-26 Cagliari Calcio 1–1 Empoli FC 2017-05-13 Empoli FC 3–2 Cagliari Calcio

Recent Form

Cagliari Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan Empoli FC H 2–2 D
29 Dec Udinese Calcio A 0–2 L
26 Dec Genoa CFC H 1–0 W
22 Dec SS Lazio A 1–3 L
16 Dec SSC Napoli H 0–1 L
08 Dec AS Roma H 2–2 D
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan Cagliari Calcio A 2–2 D
29 Dec FC Internazionale Milano H 0–1 L
26 Dec Torino FC A 0–3 L
22 Dec UC Sampdoria H 2–4 L
16 Dec ACF Fiorentina A 1–3 L
09 Dec Bologna FC 1909 H 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cagliari Calcio is hosting Empoli FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rolando Maran will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Croatia international Filip Bradaric has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Cagliari Calcio in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Cagliari Calcio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' The 29-year-old Filippo Romagna has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 36' Cagliari Calcio is taking the lead after the goal scored by Leonardo Pavoletti on 36.
  • 41' It’s high time Giuseppe Iachini made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Cagliari Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 51' Cagliari Calcio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's shape.
  • 56' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 57' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Salih Ucan on, Matteo Brighi off on 57 minutes.
  • 62' Empoli FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 66' Alejandro Rodriguez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Afriyie Acquah at the 66 minute mark.
  • 68' The Cagliari Calcio manager makes a substitution. Valter Birsa departs to be replaced by Paolo Farago.
  • 70' Giovanni Di Lorenzo does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
  • 74' The crowd applauds Joao Pedro Galvao as he leaves the pitch. Diego Farias steps in for Cagliari Calcio.
  • 78' Cagliari Calcio make a change. Luca Cigarini trudges off to be replaced by Filip Bradaric on 78 minutes.
  • 81' Miha Zajc has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
  • 86' Manuel Pasqual has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 90' Diego Farias makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Cagliari Calcio are in front.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Cagliari Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rolando Maran

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giuseppe Iachini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Leonardo Pavoletti 2
Miha Zajc 1
Diego Farias 1
Federico Di Francesco 1
Leo Stulac 1
Andrea Pinamonti 1
Rade Krunic 1
Nicolas Viola 1

Head to Head

2019-01-20 Cagliari Calcio 2–2 Empoli FC 2018-08-19 Empoli FC 2–0 Cagliari Calcio 2018-04-18 Empoli FC 3–4 Cagliari Calcio 2017-11-26 Cagliari Calcio 1–1 Empoli FC 2017-05-13 Empoli FC 3–2 Cagliari Calcio

Cagliari Calcio Form

2019-01-20 Cagliari Calcio 2–2 Empoli FC D 2018-12-29 Udinese Calcio 2–0 Cagliari Calcio L 2018-12-26 Cagliari Calcio 1–0 Genoa CFC W 2018-12-22 SS Lazio 3–1 Cagliari Calcio L 2018-12-16 Cagliari Calcio 0–1 SSC Napoli L 2018-12-08 Cagliari Calcio 2–2 AS Roma D

Empoli FC Form

2019-01-20 Cagliari Calcio 2–2 Empoli FC D 2018-12-29 Empoli FC 0–1 FC Internazionale Milano L 2018-12-26 Torino FC 3–0 Empoli FC L 2018-12-22 Empoli FC 2–4 UC Sampdoria L 2018-12-16 ACF Fiorentina 3–1 Empoli FC L 2018-12-09 Empoli FC 2–1 Bologna FC 1909 W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.63 Cagliari Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Cagliari Calcio or Empoli FC 74% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cagliari Calcio44% Draw26% Empoli FC30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Cagliari Calcio or Draw
70%
Draw or Empoli FC
56%
Cagliari Calcio or Empoli FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cagliari Calcio32% Draw44% Empoli FC24%
Actual: Cagliari Calcio win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Cagliari Calcio

Handicap Cagliari Calcio covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 20% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Cagliari Calcio keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.