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 | 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
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' Three points are at stake. Empoli FC host Genoa CFC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Empoli FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jacob Rasmussen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Genoa CFC.
- 18' Magnificent from Christian Kouame! That is 29 goals in 418 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 23' Giuseppe Pezzella has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 28' The 41-year-old Matias Silvestre has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 33' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
- 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Empoli FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 39' That is a Yellow card for Genoa CFC. Daniel Bessa will be fuming at that decision.
- 44' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Genoa CFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 54' Empoli FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Esteban Rolon on 57 minutes.
- 58' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Rade Krunic is replaced by Levan Mchedlidze on 58 minute.
- 60' Jacob Rasmussen is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 63' Giovanni Di Lorenzo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
- 68' Antonio Sanabria is replacing Romulo for the Genoa CFC side.
- 70' A goal from the Serbia international Darko Lazovic! He fires home on 70 to make it 1-2!
- 73' The Paraguay Antonio Sanabria breaks the deadlock on 73 minutes. 1-3!
- 74' Salih Ucan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hamed Junior Traore on 74 minute.
- 79' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and Genoa CFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 80' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Afriyie Acquah on, Miha Zajc off on 80 minutes.
- 85' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Manuel Pasqual suffering a number of foals already.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Giuseppe Pezzella. He replaces Esteban Rolon on 87 minute.
- 89' The whistle greets Darko Lazovic as he departs to be replaced by Pedro Pereira.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 |
| Federico Di Francesco | 1 |
| Szymon Zurkowski | 1 |
| Samuel Mraz | 1 |
| Domenico Criscito | 1 |
| Christian Kouame | 1 |
| Flavio Bianchi | 1 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 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.