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Cagliari Calcio vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2020-21
Cagliari Calcio
0 – 1
Full Time
Genoa CFC
Sat 22 May 2021 · 18:45 UTC Sardegna Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 51' Valon Behrami
Y 64' Filippo Melegoni
Andrea Carboni 77' Y
R 83' Valon Behrami
R 84' Valon Behrami
Y 90' Kevin Strootman

Overview

Match Preview

Cagliari Calcio vs Genoa CFC — Serie A at Sardegna Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Fabio Maresca
  • Referee Lucas Mondin
  • Referee Antonio Giua
  • Referee Damiano Di Iorio
  • Referee Antonio Vono
  • Referee Francesco Meraviglia (Italy)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 US Cremonese 38 34
2 Hellas Verona FC 38 21
3 AC Pisa 1909 38 18
4 FC Internazionale Milano 0 0
5 SSC Napoli 0 0
6 AS Roma 0 0
7 Como 1907 0 0
8 AC Milan 0 0
9 Juventus FC 0 0
10 Atalanta BC 0 0
11 Bologna FC 1909 0 0
12 SS Lazio 0 0
13 Udinese Calcio 0 0
14 US Sassuolo Calcio 0 0
15 Torino FC 0 0
16 Parma Calcio 1913 0 0
17 Cagliari Calcio 0 0
18 ACF Fiorentina 0 0
19 Genoa CFC 0 0
20 US Lecce 0 0
21 AC Monza 0 0
22 Venezia FC 0 0
23 Frosinone Calcio 0 0

Head-to-Head

9
5
8
Cagliari Calcio 22 games · Avg 2.3 goals Genoa CFC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-22 Cagliari Calcio 0–1 Genoa CFC 2021-01-24 Genoa CFC 1–0 Cagliari Calcio 2020-02-09 Genoa CFC 1–0 Cagliari Calcio 2019-09-20 Cagliari Calcio 3–1 Genoa CFC 2019-05-18 Genoa CFC 1–1 Cagliari Calcio

Recent Form

Cagliari Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 May Genoa CFC H 0–1 L
16 May AC Milan A 0–0 D
12 May ACF Fiorentina H 0–0 D
09 May Benevento Calcio A 3–1 W
02 May SSC Napoli A 1–1 D
25 Apr AS Roma H 3–2 W
Genoa CFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 May Cagliari Calcio A 1–0 W
15 May Atalanta BC H 3–4 L
12 May Bologna FC 1909 A 2–0 W
09 May US Sassuolo Calcio H 1–2 L
02 May SS Lazio A 3–4 L
24 Apr Spezia Calcio H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Cagliari Calcio Genoa CFC
#17 Position #19
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Cagliari Calcio are 17th (0 pts). Genoa CFC are 19th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sardegna Arena!
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' Alfred Duncan is replacing Radja Nainggolan for the Cagliari Calcio side.
  • 11' Alfred Duncan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Radja Nainggolan at the 11 minute mark.
  • 15' Genoa CFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Eldor Shomurodov on 15.
  • 20' Genoa CFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leonardo Semplici might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Davide Zappacosta, as he is very good at scoring at Sardegna Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Riccardo Sottil made 456 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Genoa CFC team. Andrea Masiello is replaced by Valon Behrami on 46 minute.
  • 51' Controversy at the stadium! Valon Behrami argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Genoa CFC that had 418 games and scored 267 goals.
  • 57' Genoa CFC make a change. Goran Pandev trudges off to be replaced by Miha Zajc on 57 minutes.
  • 62' Cagliari Calcio is showing some good football. However, Cagliari Calcio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 64' Genoa CFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 69' Cagliari Calcio make a change. Alberto Cerri trudges off to be replaced by Giovanni Simeone on 69 minutes.
  • 74' It looks surprising Genoa CFC does not make any changes. Edoardo Goldaniga has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 77' Cagliari Calcio player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 80' The Cagliari Calcio manager makes a substitution. Babis Lykogiannis departs to be replaced by Riccardo Sottil.
  • 83' It’s a booking for Genoa CFC player. Valon Behrami gets a Red card.
  • 84' The referee has no hesitation. Valon Behrami is booked for Genoa CFC — Red card on 84.
  • 86' Ivan Radovanovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eldor Shomurodov at the 86 minute mark.
  • 90' The whistle greets Davide Zappacosta as he departs to be replaced by Domenico Criscito.
  • 90' Kevin Strootman is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 0-1 the final result. Cagliari Calcio will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Cagliari Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Semplici

Genoa CFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ballardini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nicolas Viola 2
Joao Pedro Galvao 2
Albert Gudmundsson 2
Morten Frendrup 2
Mattia Destro 2
Mohamed Salim Fares 2
Domenico Criscito 1
Gabriele Zappa 1

Head to Head

2021-05-22 Cagliari Calcio 0–1 Genoa CFC 2021-01-24 Genoa CFC 1–0 Cagliari Calcio 2020-02-09 Genoa CFC 1–0 Cagliari Calcio 2019-09-20 Cagliari Calcio 3–1 Genoa CFC 2019-05-18 Genoa CFC 1–1 Cagliari Calcio

Cagliari Calcio Form

2021-05-22 Cagliari Calcio 0–1 Genoa CFC L 2021-05-16 AC Milan 0–0 Cagliari Calcio D 2021-05-12 Cagliari Calcio 0–0 ACF Fiorentina D 2021-05-09 Benevento Calcio 1–3 Cagliari Calcio W 2021-05-02 SSC Napoli 1–1 Cagliari Calcio D 2021-04-25 Cagliari Calcio 3–2 AS Roma W

Genoa CFC Form

2021-05-22 Cagliari Calcio 0–1 Genoa CFC W 2021-05-15 Genoa CFC 3–4 Atalanta BC L 2021-05-12 Bologna FC 1909 0–2 Genoa CFC W 2021-05-09 Genoa CFC 1–2 US Sassuolo Calcio L 2021-05-02 SS Lazio 4–3 Genoa CFC L 2021-04-24 Genoa CFC 2–0 Spezia Calcio W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.42 Cagliari Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63 Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 90% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cagliari Calcio24% Draw43% Genoa CFC33%
Actual: Genoa CFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes18% 0% No82%
Avg goals/match: 1.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 62%
38%
± 1.5 29%
71%
± 2.5 10%
90%
± 3.5 3%
97%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Cagliari Calcio or Draw
67%
Draw or Genoa CFC
76%
Cagliari Calcio or Genoa CFC
57%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cagliari Calcio10% Draw72% Genoa CFC18%
Actual: Genoa CFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
38%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
10.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
1 – 2
3.2%
2 – 0
2.6%
2 – 1
2%
0 – 3
1.3%
2 – 2
0.8%
1 – 3
0.7%
3 – 0
0.3%

Asian Handicap — Cagliari Calcio

Handicap Cagliari Calcio covers Push Genoa CFC covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 3% 97%
-1.5 3% — 97%
-1 3% 15% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 24% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Cagliari Calcio keeps clean sheet
54% ✗
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
66% ✓

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