Genoa CFC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Gianluca Aureliano
- Referee Niccolo Pagliardini
- Referee Giovanni Baccini
- Referee Daniele Paterna (Italy)
- Referee Luca Zufferli (Italy)
14 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 4.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Empoli FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | Venezia FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Feb | AS Roma | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Udinese Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Genoa CFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | Juventus FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Feb | UC Sampdoria | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Cagliari Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Feb | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | AS Roma | H | 2–4 | L |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Genoa CFC and Empoli FC has kicked off!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Genoa CFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Alexander Blessin picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 37' The referee has no hesitation. Valerio Verre is booked for Empoli FC — Yellow card on 37.
- 38' Valerio Verre catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 38.
- 41' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Stefano Sturaro.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sebastiano Luperto on 42.
- 43' Sebastiano Luperto picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kelvin Yeboah on 45 minutes.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Manolo Portanova on 49.
- 52' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Valerio Verre is withdrawn and Andrea La Mantia gets his opportunity.
- 56' A tactical swap from Genoa CFC — Mattia Destro on, Kelvin Yeboah off on 56 minutes.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' Liam Henderson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nedim Bajrami at the 62 minute mark.
- 63' Genoa CFC make a change. Filippo Melegoni trudges off to be replaced by Nadiem Amiri on 63 minutes.
- 68' 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.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Filippo Bandinelli argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Leo Stulac on, Kristjan Asllani off on 73 minutes.
- 78' The travelling Empoli FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 83' 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.
- 86' That is a Yellow card for Genoa CFC. Nicolo Rovella will be fuming at that decision.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 52
- 57
- 47
- 27
-
10
Filippo Melegoni ↓ Nadiem Amiri 63'
- 36
- 55
- 90
- 15
- 11
-
45
Kelvin Yeboah ↓ Mattia Destro 56'
Bench
-
8
Nadiem Amiri ↑ 63'
-
23
Mattia Destro ↑ 56'
- 22
- 13
- 1
- 18
- 33
- 99
- 32
-
65
Nicolo Rovella ↑ 63'
- 16
- 91
Coach
Alexander Blessin
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 13
- 33
- 15
- 6
- 99
- 30
- 27
-
10
Nedim Bajrami ↓ Liam Henderson 62'
- 65
-
23
Kristjan Asllani ↓ Leo Stulac 73'
Bench
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 62'
- 9
-
26
Lorenzo Tonelli ↑ 73'
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 62'
- 11
-
5
Leo Stulac ↑ 73'
- 21
- 20
-
19
Andrea La Mantia ↑ 52'
- 1
- 42
- 22
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
1.07
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Genoa CFC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
75%
Draw or Empoli FC
57%
Genoa CFC or Empoli FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
11%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 0
2.9%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 23% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.