Empoli FC vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Empoli FC vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Marco Guida
- Referee Alberto Santoro
- Referee Livio Marinelli
- Referee Lorenzo Gori
11 games this season
🟨 1.4/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | SS Lazio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | AC Chievo Verona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Empoli FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Juventus FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | Genoa CFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | Cagliari Calcio | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Atalanta BC | H | 2–6 | L |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Empoli FC and US Sassuolo Calcio has kicked off!
- 5' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ismael Bennacer made 380 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giuseppe Iachini will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 34' Magnificent from Rade Krunic! That is 13 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 37' A goal from the Ghana international Afriyie Acquah! He fires home on 37 to make it 2-0!
- 42' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' A tactical swap from US Sassuolo Calcio — Mehdi Bourabia on, Alfred Duncan off on 46 minutes.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 57' US Sassuolo Calcio receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 60' Diego Farias does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
- 65' Domenico Berardi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
- 68' Another change for Empoli FC made on 68 minute. Diego Farias leaves to be changed by Antonio La Gumina.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Manuel Pasqual. He receives a Yellow card.
- 76' Alessandro Matri is ready to make an impact after coming on for Khouma Babacar at the 76 minute mark.
- 78' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Afriyie Acquah is replaced by Matteo Brighi.
- 83' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 84' Mehdi Bourabia is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 88' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Rade Krunic is replaced by Salih Ucan on 88 minute.
- The final score is 3-0.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 69
- 39
- 26
-
18
Afriyie Acquah ↓ Matteo Brighi 78'
- 23
- 5
- 2
-
33
Rade Krunic ↓ Salih Ucan 88'
- 10
- 11
Bench
- 6
- 34
- 13
-
20
Antonio La Gumina ↑ 68'
- 1
- 8
-
4
Matteo Brighi ↑ 78'
- 7
- 32
-
48
Salih Ucan ↑ 88'
- 43
- 37
Coach
Giuseppe Iachini
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 73
- 47
- 13
- 21
- 6
-
32
Alfred Duncan ↓ Mehdi Bourabia 46'
- 12
- 30
- 99
- 23
- 20
Bench
- 11
- 34
- 79
- 98
- 5
- 4
-
25
Domenico Berardi ↑ 46'
-
10
Alessandro Matri ↑ 76'
- 31
- 9
-
68
Mehdi Bourabia ↑ 46'
- 3
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Domenico Berardi | 5 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 3 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Tonelli | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Gian Marco Ferrari | 1 |
| Gianmarco Ferrari | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
2019-02-17
Empoli FC
3–0
US Sassuolo Calcio
L
2019-02-10
US Sassuolo Calcio
0–3
Juventus FC
L
2019-02-03
Genoa CFC
1–1
US Sassuolo Calcio
D
2019-01-26
US Sassuolo Calcio
3–0
Cagliari Calcio
W
2019-01-19
FC Internazionale Milano
0–0
US Sassuolo Calcio
D
2018-12-29
US Sassuolo Calcio
2–6
Atalanta BC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
75%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
53%
Empoli FC or US Sassuolo Calcio
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.