Genoa CFC vs Benevento Calcio, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Genoa CFC vs Benevento Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Benevento Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paolo Mazzoleni
- Referee Gianluca Manganiello
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Rodolfo Di Vuolo
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Benevento Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Apr | AC Milan | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | Juventus FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | ACF Fiorentina | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | Parma Calcio 1913 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Udinese Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Genoa CFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Apr | SS Lazio | A | 3–5 | L |
| 12 Apr | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Apr | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Mar | Juventus FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | ACF Fiorentina | H | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Genoa CFC to score. At the same time, Benevento Calcio does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' The referee calls foul for Ivan Radovanovic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 5' Goal! Nicolas Viola scores his 14 goal in 38 matches.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Genoa CFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 11' Goal! Goran Pandev scores his 26 goal in 418 matches.
- 15' GOAL! Gianluca Lapadula scores on 15. Assisted by Nicolas Viola
- 20' Genoa CFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 21' GOAL! Goran Pandev scores on 21.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' The referee shows Genoa CFC player a Yellow card on 29.
- 34' It looks surprising Genoa CFC does not make any changes. Domenico Criscito has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' It is a substitution in Benevento Calcio team. Alessandro Tuia is replaced by Luca Caldirola on 35 minute.
- 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 45' 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.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' Genoa CFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 65' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Benevento Calcio that had 38 games and scored 103 goals.
- 70' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 71' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Goran Pandev departs to be replaced by Marko Pjaca.
- 76' 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.
- 78' Another substitution for Genoa CFC to replace Kevin Strootman by Valon Behrami on 78 minute.
- 83' 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 Mattia Perin suffering a number of foals already.
- 87' Another change for Benevento Calcio made on 87 minute. Gianluca Lapadula leaves to be changed by Giuseppe Di Serio.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
-
20
Kevin Strootman ↓ Valon Behrami 78'
- 1
- 55
- 23
- 47
- 14
-
19
Goran Pandev ↓ Marko Pjaca 71'
- 4
- 21
- 16
Bench
- 99
- 9
- 2
-
37
Marko Pjaca ↑ 71'
- 22
-
11
Valon Behrami ↑ 78'
- 32
-
5
Edoardo Goldaniga ↑ 78'
- 29
- 18
-
61
Eldor Shomurodov ↑ 71'
- 65
Coach
Davide Ballardini
Benevento Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
29
Artur Ionita ↓ Bryan Dabo 78'
- 10
- 16
- 13
- 1
- 9
- 56
- 27
- 93
-
7
Adolfo Gaich ↓ Roberto Insigne 78'
Bench
-
5
Luca Caldirola ↑ 35'
- 44
-
14
Bryan Dabo ↑ 78'
-
28
Pasquale Schiattarella ↑ 87'
- 17
-
19
Roberto Insigne ↑ 78'
- 8
- 12
-
20
Giuseppe Di Serio ↑ 87'
- 58
- 22
Coach
Filippo Inzaghi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Goran Pandev | 2 |
| Marco Sau | 1 |
| Roberto Insigne | 1 |
| Nicolas Viola | 1 |
| Gianluca Lapadula | 1 |
Genoa CFC Form
Benevento Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Benevento Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Genoa CFC or Benevento Calcio 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
66%
Draw or Benevento Calcio
61%
Genoa CFC or Benevento Calcio
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | Benevento Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Benevento Calcio keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.