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 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
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
20%
Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season
Genoa CFC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Genoa CFC
0-15
4/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Genoa CFC
| Milutin Osmajic | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Genoa CFC welcome Empoli FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 6' Krzysztof Piatek has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 6 minutes.
- 11' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ervin Zukanovic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
- 16' Jacob Rasmussen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Genoa CFC so far.
- 18' Christian Kouame adds to his 0 season tally! Genoa CFC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 23' Miha Zajc has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Genoa CFC and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 33' 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.
- 38' Empoli FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' Genoa CFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Darko Lazovic, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 52' Genoa CFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 54' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Goran Pandev departs to be replaced by Luca Mazzitelli.
- 59' Ervin Zukanovic was booked on 59.
- 64' Goran Pandev needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 69' 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.
- 72' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Darko Lazovic departs to be replaced by Koray Gunter.
- 73' Empoli FC ring the changes. Afriyie Acquah has done his job and it is now time for Ismael Bennacer to step up.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Samuel Mraz. He replaces Antonio La Gumina on 77 minute.
- 81' Daniel Bessa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oscar Hiljemark at the 81 minute mark.
- 85' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 85.
- 85' Miha Zajc makes way for Hamed Junior Traore at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 90' Samuel Mraz makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Empoli FC are in front.
- 90' A moment of madness from Rade Krunic on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Genoa CFC take all three points.
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 |
| Federico Di Francesco | 1 |
| Szymon Zurkowski | 1 |
| Samuel Mraz | 1 |
| Domenico Criscito | 1 |
| Christian Kouame | 1 |
| Flavio Bianchi | 1 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 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.