Empoli FC vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Luigi Nasca
- Referee Marco Bresmes
- Referee Lorenzo Gori
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Referee Daniele Minelli
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Empoli FC to score. At the same time, Genoa CFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Genoa CFC backline.
- 10' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Genoa CFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 18' Brilliant from the ! Christian Kouame makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 18.
- 23' Antonio Sanabria needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 24 Yellow cards this season.
- 28' Esteban Rolon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and Genoa CFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Empoli FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 39' Daniel Bessa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 39.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 49' 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.
- 54' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and Genoa CFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 57' The referee has no hesitation. Esteban Rolon is booked for Genoa CFC — Yellow card on 57.
- 58' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Rade Krunic is replaced by Levan Mchedlidze on 58 minute.
- 60' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Jacob Rasmussen gets a Yellow card.
- 63' Magnificent from Giovanni Di Lorenzo! That is 28 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 68' Genoa CFC ring the changes. Romulo has done his job and it is now time for Antonio Sanabria to step up.
- 70' Darko Lazovic doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 73' A stunning finish from Antonio Sanabria — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 74' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Hamed Junior Traore by Salih Ucan on 74 minute.
- 79' The travelling Genoa CFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 80' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Miha Zajc exits the field as Afriyie Acquah enters on 80.
- 85' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 87' Genoa CFC ring the changes. Esteban Rolon has done his job and it is now time for Giuseppe Pezzella to step up.
- 89' A tactical swap from Genoa CFC — Pedro Pereira on, Darko Lazovic off on 89 minutes.
- The final score is 1-3.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 2
-
33
Rade Krunic ↓ Levan Mchedlidze 58'
-
6
Miha Zajc ↓ Afriyie Acquah 80'
-
8
Hamed Traore ↓ Salih Ucan 74'
- 10
- 11
- 32
Bench
- 69
- 9
- 13
-
18
Afriyie Acquah ↑ 80'
- 27
- 44
- 4
-
7
Levan Mchedlidze ↑ 58'
- 66
-
48
Salih Ucan ↑ 74'
- 29
- 45
Coach
Giuseppe Iachini
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 87
-
22
Darko Lazovic ↓ Pedro Pereira 89'
- 44
- 24
-
8
Romulo ↓ Antonio Sanabria 68'
- 11
- 97
- 18
- 4
- 17
Bench
- 93
-
9
Antonio Sanabria ↑ 68'
-
32
Pedro Pereira ↑ 89'
- 19
- 45
- 26
- 3
- 25
- 33
-
13
Giuseppe Pezzella ↑ 87'
- 27
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Kouame | 2 |
| Christian Kouame | 1 |
| Flavio Bianchi | 1 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 1 |
| Matteo Cancellieri | 1 |
| Ruslan Malinovskiy | 1 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 1 |
| Sebastiano Esposito | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Genoa CFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.