Genoa CFC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Luca Banti
- Referee Mauro Tonolini
- Referee Livio Marinelli
- Referee Enrico Caliari
- Referee Fabio Piscopo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Empoli FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 May | SPAL 2013 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | NEROCA FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 May | Udinese Calcio | H | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Apr | Frosinone Calcio | A | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Apr | Torino FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Genoa CFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Cagliari Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 May | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–5 | L |
| 13 May | Chennai City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 May | ACF Fiorentina | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Apr | Churchill Brothers SC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Genoa CFC and Empoli FC is underway.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Empoli FC that had 380 games and scored 231 goals.
- 6' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Krzysztof Piatek makes it 1-0.
- 11' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 16' 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.
- 18' Christian Kouame doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 23' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 28' Argentina international Matias Silvestre has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' 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.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Nicolas Spolli is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' Giovanni Di Lorenzo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 52' Domenico Criscito has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 52.
- 54' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Goran Pandev departs to be replaced by Luca Mazzitelli.
- 59' Genoa CFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 64' Genoa CFC is showing some good football. However, Genoa CFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 69' A quiet spell here at . Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 72' Genoa CFC make a change. Darko Lazovic trudges off to be replaced by Koray Gunter on 72 minutes.
- 73' Ismael Bennacer is replacing Afriyie Acquah for the Empoli FC side.
- 77' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Antonio La Gumina departs to be replaced by Samuel Mraz.
- 81' Daniel Bessa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oscar Hiljemark on 81 minute.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matias Silvestre.
- 85' The crowd applauds Miha Zajc as he leaves the pitch. Hamed Junior Traore steps in for Empoli FC.
- 90' Magnificent from Samuel Mraz! That is 3 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Rade Krunic gets a Yellow card.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 87
- 2
-
22
Darko Lazovic ↓ Koray Gunter 72'
-
88
Oscar Hiljemark ↓ Daniel Bessa 81'
-
19
Goran Pandev ↓ Luca Mazzitelli 54'
- 1
- 8
- 11
- 9
- 4
Bench
- 32
-
24
Daniel Bessa ↑ 81'
- 10
- 45
- 5
-
15
Luca Mazzitelli ↑ 54'
- 97
- 26
-
3
Koray Gunter ↑ 72'
- 18
- 25
- 33
Coach
Davide Ballardini
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 26
- 28
- 18
-
20
Antonio La Gumina ↓ Samuel Mraz 77'
- 21
- 2
- 33
-
6
Miha Zajc ↓ Hamed Traore 85'
- 11
- 32
Bench
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 27
-
8
Hamed Traore ↑ 85'
- 4
- 7
-
10
Ismael Bennacer ↑ 73'
- 99
-
66
Samuel Mraz ↑ 77'
- 48
- 29
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Kouame | 2 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 1 |
| Sebastiano Esposito | 1 |
| Samuel Mraz | 1 |
| Milan Badelj | 1 |
| Giovanni Di Lorenzo | 1 |
| Caleb Ekuban | 1 |
| Antonio Sanabria | 1 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Genoa CFC or Empoli FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Genoa CFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
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 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
68%
Draw or Empoli FC
59%
Genoa CFC or Empoli FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Genoa CFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.