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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Marco Guida
- Referee Alberto Santoro
- Referee Livio Marinelli
- Referee Lorenzo Gori
5 games this season
🟨 4.6/game
⚽ 12.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | SS Lazio | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 7 | 17 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | Cagliari Calcio | 7 | 13 |
| 8 | Juventus FC | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | Torino FC | 7 | 10 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 7 | 9 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 7 | 9 |
| 13 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | AC Monza | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | Bologna FC 1909 | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | Genoa CFC | 7 | 4 |
| 18 | Udinese Calcio | 7 | 4 |
| 19 | ACF Fiorentina | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 7 | 3 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
US Sassuolo Calcio
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
US Sassuolo Calcio
| Vasilije Adzic | 3 G | 1 A |
| Domenico Berardi | 2 G | |
| Cas Odenthal | 2 G | |
| Cristian Volpato | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and US Sassuolo Calcio are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Rogerio has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and US Sassuolo Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' US Sassuolo Calcio fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' What a strike from Rade Krunic! The score is 1-0.
- 37' The deadlock is broken! Afriyie Acquah gets on the scoresheet on 37 minutes.
- 42' Domenico Berardi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 45 Yellow cards this season.
- 46' The US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes a substitution. Alfred Duncan departs to be replaced by Mehdi Bourabia.
- 51' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Sassuolo Calcio backline.
- 56' Manuel Pasqual is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for US Sassuolo Calcio tonight.
- 57' Stefano Sensi was booked on 57.
- 60' Assisted by Ismael Bennacer with the perfectly-timed delivery and Diego Farias makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Domenico Berardi on 65.
- 68' Empoli FC make a change. Diego Farias trudges off to be replaced by Antonio La Gumina on 68 minutes.
- 71' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Manuel Pasqual gets a Yellow card.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Alessandro Matri. He replaces Khouma Babacar on 76 minute.
- 78' Matteo Brighi gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Afriyie Acquah and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mehdi Bourabia.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Salih Ucan. He replaces Rade Krunic on 88 minute.
- It finishes all square. Empoli FC and US Sassuolo Calcio share the spoils 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 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Tonelli | 2 |
| Kevin-Prince Boateng | 1 |
| Liam Henderson | 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.