Empoli FC vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Giorgio Peretti
- Referee Pasquale De Meo
- Referee Luigi Nasca
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Michele Grossi (Italy)
- Referee Matteo Gariglio (Italy)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Genoa CFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Oct | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 4–2 | W |
| 17 Oct | Atalanta BC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Oct | AS Roma | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Empoli FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Oct | Venezia FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | Spezia Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Oct | Torino FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Oct | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season
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' The wait is over. Genoa CFC get us underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Genoa CFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 13' What a strike from Domenico Criscito! The score is 0-1.
- 18' Empoli FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Genoa CFC's shape.
- 23' Genoa CFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
- 27' That is a Yellow card for Genoa CFC. Nicolo Rovella will be fuming at that decision.
- 32' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. Empoli FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Patrick Cutrone comes on to replace Filippo Bandinelli.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Filippo Melegoni made 528 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' Italy international Riccardo Marchizza has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 59' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Leo Stulac departs to be replaced by Samuele Ricci.
- 62' Federico Di Francesco makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Empoli FC are in front.
- 64' Stefano Sturaro picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 69' Yayah Kallon gets the nod from Genoa CFC. He replaces Stefano Sturaro and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' Brilliant from the ! Szymon Zurkowski makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 72.
- 74' Andrea Masiello picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 74' Fresh legs for Genoa CFC! Paolo Ghiglione comes on to replace Davide Biraschi.
- 78' The crowd applauds Andrea Cambiaso as he leaves the pitch. Filippo Melegoni steps in for Genoa CFC.
- 79' Riccardo Fiamozzi makes way for Ardian Ismajli at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Johan Vasquez on 83 minutes.
- 88' Leo Stulac has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 89' The Italy forward Flavio Bianchi breaks the deadlock on 89 minutes. 2-2!
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 8
- 3
- 26
- 25
- 11
-
5
Leo Stulac ↓ Samuele Ricci 59'
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↓ Szymon Zurkowski 59'
- 99
- 20
- 42
Bench
- 33
-
9
Patrick Cutrone ↑ 46'
- 7
-
34
Ardian Ismajli ↑ 79'
-
27
Szymon Zurkowski ↑ 59'
-
28
Samuele Ricci ↑ 59'
- 19
- 10
- 1
-
65
Fabiano Parisi ↑ 59'
- 22
- 23
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 57
- 47
- 9
- 14
- 4
-
27
Stefano Sturaro ↓ Valon Behrami 69'
-
99
Pablo Galdames ↓ Flavio Bianchi 74'
-
65
Nicolo Rovella ↓ Yayah Kallon 69'
- 15
- 50
Bench
- 94
- 19
- 22
-
11
Valon Behrami ↑ 69'
- 1
- 2
-
18
Paolo Ghiglione ↑ 74'
-
10
Filippo Melegoni ↑ 78'
- 20
- 90
-
24
Flavio Bianchi ↑ 74'
-
91
Yayah Kallon ↑ 69'
Coach
Davide Ballardini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Kouame | 2 |
| Darko Lazovic | 1 |
| Federico Di Francesco | 1 |
| Szymon Zurkowski | 1 |
| Samuel Mraz | 1 |
| Domenico Criscito | 1 |
| Christian Kouame | 1 |
| Flavio Bianchi | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Genoa CFC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Genoa CFC
61%
Empoli FC or Genoa CFC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Genoa CFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Genoa CFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.