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

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
0% Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Genoa CFC
Milutin Osmajic 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Empoli FC and Genoa CFC get this one started.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 18' Genoa CFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Christian Kouame on 18.
  • 23' Manuel Pasqual is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
  • 28' 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 Jacob Rasmussen suffering a number of foals already.
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' It looks surprising Genoa CFC does not make any changes. Domenico Criscito has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 39' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Bessa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 44' Frederic Veseli, a Albania defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 49' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Empoli FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Genoa CFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 57' Poor challenge from Esteban Rolon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 58' Another change for Empoli FC made on 58 minute. Rade Krunic leaves to be changed by Levan Mchedlidze.
  • 60' Jacob Rasmussen is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
  • 63' What a strike from Giovanni Di Lorenzo! The score is 1-1.
  • 68' Another change for Genoa CFC made on 68 minute. Romulo leaves to be changed by Antonio Sanabria.
  • 70' Darko Lazovic puts Genoa CFC on the lead.
  • 73' Assisted by Darko Lazovic with the perfectly-timed delivery and Antonio Sanabria makes no mistake. 1-3!
  • 74' The whistle greets Hamed Junior Traore as he departs to be replaced by Salih Ucan.
  • 79' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Afriyie Acquah on, Miha Zajc off on 80 minutes.
  • 85' Genoa CFC 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.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Giuseppe Pezzella. He replaces Esteban Rolon on 87 minute.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Darko Lazovic as he leaves the pitch. Pedro Pereira steps in for Genoa CFC.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Empoli FC 1-3 Genoa CFC.

Lineups

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giuseppe Iachini

Genoa CFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Christian Kouame 2
Domenico Criscito 1
Christian Kouame 1
Flavio Bianchi 1
Krzysztof Piatek 1
Matteo Cancellieri 1
Ruslan Malinovskiy 1
Krzysztof Piatek 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.