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Cagliari Calcio vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2018-19
Sun 26 Aug 2018 · 18:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cagliari Calcio vs US Sassuolo CalcioSerie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Elenito Di Liberatore
  • Referee Fabrizio Pasqua
  • Referee Luca Pairetto
  • Referee Alessio Tolfo
  • Referee Antonio Giua

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug US Sassuolo Calcio H 2–2 D
19 Aug Empoli FC A 0–2 L
20 May Udinese Calcio H 2–3 L
13 May Torino FC A 2–2 D
06 May AC Chievo Verona H 1–1 D
29 Apr Parma Calcio 1913 A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Cagliari Calcio A 2–2 D
19 Aug FC Internazionale Milano H 1–0 W
20 May Atalanta BC H 3–1 W
13 May Parma Calcio 1913 A 1–2 L
06 May Frosinone Calcio H 2–0 W
29 Apr NEROCA FC A 3–1 W

Season Stats

Cagliari Calcio US Sassuolo Calcio
#17 Position #14
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

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Cagliari Calcio are 17th (0 pts). US Sassuolo Calcio are 14th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Cagliari Calcio face off against US Sassuolo Calcio in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Cagliari Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Sassuolo Calcio backline.
  • 10' GOAL! Leonardo Pavoletti scores on 10. Assisted by Simone Padoin
  • 15' Cagliari Calcio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against US Sassuolo Calcio's shape.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nicolo Barella, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 33' Manuel Locatelli picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 34' Nicolo Barella catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 34.
  • 39' Cagliari Calcio started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
  • 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 53' GOAL! Domenico Berardi scores on 53. Assisted by Stefano Sensi
  • 57' It is a substitution in US Sassuolo Calcio team. Stefano Sensi is replaced by Rogerio on 57 minute.
  • 61' The referee shows Cagliari Calcio player a Yellow card on 61.
  • 62' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marlon.
  • 67' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 68' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Artur Ionita.
  • 69' US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jeremie Boga is hanging Federico Di Francesco on the field on 69 minute.
  • 70' It’s a booking for US Sassuolo Calcio player. Kevin-Prince Boateng gets a Yellow card.
  • 71' Filip Bradaric has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luca Cigarini on 71 minute.
  • 73' Cagliari Calcio is taking the lead after the goal scored by Leonardo Pavoletti on 73.
  • 78' It looks surprising US Sassuolo Calcio does not make any changes. Pol Mikel Lirola has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 79' US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Khouma Babacar is hanging Pol Mikel Lirola on the field on 79 minute.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Cagliari Calcio. Artur Ionita is replaced by Paolo Farago.
  • 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Cagliari Calcio in their trying to find a way past US Sassuolo Calcio's compact .
  • 90' A goal from the Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng! He fires home on 90 to make it 2-2!
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Marlon is booked for US Sassuolo Calcio — Red card on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.03 Cagliari Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for: Cagliari Calcio or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cagliari Calcio38% Draw33% US Sassuolo Calcio29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Cagliari Calcio or Draw
70%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
62%
Cagliari Calcio or US Sassuolo Calcio
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cagliari Calcio24% Draw56% US Sassuolo Calcio20%
Actual: Cagliari Calcio win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.8%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
11.6%
2 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Cagliari Calcio

Handicap Cagliari Calcio covers Push US Sassuolo Calcio covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 22% 64%
-0.5 36% 64%
+0.5 71% 29%
+1 71% 19% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Cagliari Calcio keeps clean sheet
41%
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
36%

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