Thursday , 2 July 2026

Genoa CFC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2018-19
Genoa CFC
2 – 1
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sun 26 Aug 2018 · 18:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Nicolas Spolli 45' Y
Domenico Criscito 52' Y
Ervin Zukanovic 59' Y
Y 85' Matias Silvestre
Y 90' Rade Krunic

Overview

Match Preview

Genoa CFC vs Empoli FC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Luca Banti
  • Referee Mauro Tonolini
  • Referee Livio Marinelli
  • Referee Enrico Caliari
  • Referee Fabio Piscopo

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

4
7
5
Genoa CFC 16 games · Avg 2.7 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-26 Genoa CFC 2–1 Empoli FC 2018-04-03 Genoa CFC 0–2 Empoli FC 2017-10-15 Empoli FC 2–1 Genoa CFC 2017-02-11 Empoli FC 3–0 Genoa CFC 2016-09-21 Genoa CFC 2–2 Empoli FC

Recent Form

Genoa CFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . Genoa CFC are looking to make home advantage count against Empoli FC.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 6' Krzysztof Piatek makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Genoa CFC are in front.
  • 11' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 18' What a strike from Christian Kouame! The score is 2-0.
  • 23' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 28' 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 Luca Antonelli suffering a number of foals already.
  • 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
  • 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ismael Bennacer, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 45' Nicolas Spolli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' 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.
  • 52' Domenico Criscito picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 54' A change in the Genoa CFC ranks — Goran Pandev exits the field as Luca Mazzitelli enters on 54.
  • 59' Ervin Zukanovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
  • 64' Genoa CFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's shape.
  • 69' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Darko Lazovic as he leaves the pitch. Koray Gunter steps in for Genoa CFC.
  • 73' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ismael Bennacer is hanging Afriyie Acquah on the field on 73 minute.
  • 77' Samuel Mraz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Antonio La Gumina at the 77 minute mark.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Genoa CFC! Daniel Bessa comes on to replace Oscar Hiljemark.
  • 85' Matias Silvestre picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 85' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Hamed Junior Traore on, Miha Zajc off on 85 minutes.
  • 90' Samuel Mraz has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Rade Krunic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Empoli FC.

Lineups

Genoa CFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ballardini

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2018-08-26 Genoa CFC 2–1 Empoli FC 2018-04-03 Genoa CFC 0–2 Empoli FC 2017-10-15 Empoli FC 2–1 Genoa CFC 2017-02-11 Empoli FC 3–0 Genoa CFC 2016-09-21 Genoa CFC 2–2 Empoli FC

Genoa CFC Form

2018-08-26 Genoa CFC 2–1 Empoli FC W 2018-05-20 Genoa CFC 1–0 SPAL 2013 W 2018-05-13 NEROCA FC 0–1 Genoa CFC W 2018-05-06 Genoa CFC 0–4 Udinese Calcio L 2018-04-29 Frosinone Calcio 3–3 Genoa CFC D 2018-04-22 Genoa CFC 1–2 Torino FC L

Empoli FC Form

2018-08-26 Genoa CFC 2–1 Empoli FC L 2018-08-19 Empoli FC 2–0 Cagliari Calcio W 2018-05-20 Bologna FC 1909 5–1 Empoli FC L 2018-05-13 Empoli FC 0–1 Chennai City FC L 2018-05-06 ACF Fiorentina 2–3 Empoli FC W 2018-04-29 Empoli FC 3–0 Churchill Brothers SC W

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

✓ Correct
Genoa CFC41% Draw27% Empoli FC32%
Actual: Genoa CFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
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

✗ Wrong
Genoa CFC29% Draw45% Empoli FC26%
Actual: 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.