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Empoli FC vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2018-19
Empoli FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Genoa CFC
Mon 28 Jan 2019 · 19:30 UTC Stadio Carlo Castellani HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 39' Daniel Bessa
Y 57' Esteban Rolon
Jacob Rasmussen 60' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Empoli FC vs Genoa CFC — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Match Details

  • Referee Luigi Nasca
  • Referee Marco Bresmes
  • Referee Lorenzo Gori
  • Referee Federico La Penna
  • Referee Daniele Minelli

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SS Lazio 11 29
2 FC Internazionale Milano 11 28
3 AS Roma 11 27
4 AC Milan 11 24
5 Como 1907 11 23
6 Frosinone Calcio 11 20
7 Juventus FC 11 18
8 Bologna FC 1909 11 17
9 Cagliari Calcio 11 16
10 SSC Napoli 11 15
11 Torino FC 11 14
12 Atalanta BC 11 14
13 Genoa CFC 11 13
14 US Lecce 11 10
15 ACF Fiorentina 11 9
16 Parma Calcio 1913 11 8
17 US Sassuolo Calcio 11 8
18 AC Monza 11 7
19 Venezia FC 11 6
20 Udinese Calcio 11 5

Head-to-Head

5
7
4
Empoli FC 16 games · Avg 2.7 goals Genoa CFC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-28 Empoli FC 1–3 Genoa CFC 2018-08-26 Genoa CFC 2–1 Empoli FC 2018-04-03 Genoa CFC 0–2 Empoli FC 2017-10-15 Empoli FC 2–1 Genoa CFC 2017-02-11 Empoli FC 3–0 Genoa CFC

Recent Form

Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Genoa CFC H 1–3 L
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
Genoa CFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Empoli FC A 3–1 W
21 Jan AC Milan H 0–2 L
29 Dec ACF Fiorentina H 0–0 D
26 Dec Cagliari Calcio A 0–1 L
22 Dec Atalanta BC H 3–1 W
16 Dec AS Roma A 2–3 L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Genoa CFC
0-15
4/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Genoa CFC
Milutin Osmajic 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Empoli FC get us underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' Brilliant from the ! Christian Kouame makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 18.
  • 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Francesco Caputo made 391 appearances and scored 84 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and Genoa CFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 39' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Bessa is booked for Genoa CFC — Yellow card on 39.
  • 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 49' Genoa CFC is showing some good football. However, Genoa CFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 54' Genoa CFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Esteban Rolon on 57 minutes.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Rade Krunic as he leaves the pitch. Levan Mchedlidze steps in for Empoli FC.
  • 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jacob Rasmussen on 60.
  • 63' Giovanni Di Lorenzo adds to his 0 season tally! Empoli FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 68' A change in the Genoa CFC ranks — Romulo exits the field as Antonio Sanabria enters on 68.
  • 70' Darko Lazovic puts Genoa CFC on the lead.
  • 73' The deadlock is broken! Antonio Sanabria gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
  • 74' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Hamed Junior Traore exits the field as Salih Ucan enters on 74.
  • 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 80' Another change for Empoli FC made on 80 minute. Miha Zajc leaves to be changed by Afriyie Acquah.
  • 85' 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.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Genoa CFC team. Esteban Rolon is replaced by Giuseppe Pezzella on 87 minute.
  • 89' Pedro Pereira gets the nod from Genoa CFC. He replaces Darko Lazovic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • It finishes all square. Empoli FC and Genoa CFC share the spoils 1-3.

Lineups

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giuseppe Iachini

Genoa CFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Christian Kouame 2
Sebastiano Esposito 1
Samuel Mraz 1
Milan Badelj 1
Giovanni Di Lorenzo 1
Caleb Ekuban 1
Antonio Sanabria 1
Alberto Grassi 1

Head to Head

2019-01-28 Empoli FC 1–3 Genoa CFC 2018-08-26 Genoa CFC 2–1 Empoli FC 2018-04-03 Genoa CFC 0–2 Empoli FC 2017-10-15 Empoli FC 2–1 Genoa CFC 2017-02-11 Empoli FC 3–0 Genoa CFC

Empoli FC Form

2019-01-28 Empoli FC 1–3 Genoa CFC L 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

Genoa CFC Form

2019-01-28 Empoli FC 1–3 Genoa CFC W 2019-01-21 Genoa CFC 0–2 AC Milan L 2018-12-29 Genoa CFC 0–0 ACF Fiorentina D 2018-12-26 Cagliari Calcio 1–0 Genoa CFC L 2018-12-22 Genoa CFC 3–1 Atalanta BC W 2018-12-16 AS Roma 3–2 Genoa CFC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39 Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for: Empoli FC or Genoa CFC 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC35% Draw28% Genoa CFC37%
Actual: Genoa CFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Empoli FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Genoa CFC
65%
Empoli FC or Genoa CFC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Empoli FC26% Draw45% Genoa CFC29%
Actual: Genoa CFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Empoli FC

Handicap Empoli FC covers Push Genoa CFC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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