Genoa CFC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Davide Massa
- Assistant 1 Luca Mondin (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Francesco Luciani (Italy)
9 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 9.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Empoli FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | Venezia FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Torino FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | ACF Fiorentina | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Jan | AC Monza | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Genoa CFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Atalanta BC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 16 Feb | Udinese Calcio | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | AC Milan | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Juventus FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 25 Jan | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 1–1 | D |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Genoa CFC launch into their encounter with Empoli FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Liberato Cacace has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Genoa CFC and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' Johan Vasquez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Genoa CFC tonight.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Genoa CFC and Empoli FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 36' Alberto Grassi puts Empoli FC on the lead.
- 37' That looks like a foul for a card for Lorenzo Colombo.
- 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Genoa CFC and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' It’s a booking for Genoa CFC player. Alessandro Zanoli gets a card.
- 46' Christian Kouame gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Lorenzo Colombo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Time for substitution for Genoa CFC. Alessandro Zanoli is replaced by Jeff Ekhator.
- 52' The Genoa CFC bench stirs into life. Fabio Miretti is withdrawn and Maxwel Cornet gets his opportunity.
- 55' Mattia Bani makes way for Stefano Sabelli at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Genoa CFC.
- 60' 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.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 67' Genoa CFC ring the changes. Patrizio Masini has done his job and it is now time for Jean Onana to step up.
- 72' Empoli FC come into this ranked 18 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 77' Genoa CFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Liam Henderson.
- 81' The deadlock is broken! Marco Silvestri gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
- 86' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Liam Henderson is replaced by Ismael Konate on 86 minute.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
- 3
-
13
Mattia Bani ↓ Stefano Sabelli 55'
- 19
- 32
- 22
-
10
Junior Messias ↓ Caleb Ekuban 67'
- 4
- 59
-
23
Fabio Miretti ↓ Maxwel Cornet 52'
-
73
Patrizio Masini ↓ Jean Onana 67'
Bench
-
70
Maxwel Cornet ↑ 52'
- 47
-
20
Stefano Sabelli ↑ 55'
-
18
Caleb Ekuban ↑ 67'
- 31
-
5
Jean Onana ↑ 67'
- 15
- 33
- 17
- 39
-
21
Jeff Ekhator ↑ 51'
- 30
- 76
- 34
Coach
Patrick Vieira
Empoli FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
-
6
Liam Henderson ↓ Ismael Konate 86'
- 3
- 5
- 13
- 99
- 29
- 93
- 11
- 35
- 2
Bench
- 7
-
22
Mattia De Sciglio ↑ 67'
- 98
-
18
Christian Kouame ↑ 46'
- 20
- 23
- 12
- 31
-
90
Ismael Konate ↑ 86'
- 36
- 89
- 41
Coach
Roberto D'Aversa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Kouame | 2 |
| Sebastiano Esposito | 1 |
| Samuel Mraz | 1 |
| Milan Badelj | 1 |
| Giovanni Di Lorenzo | 1 |
| Caleb Ekuban | 1 |
| Antonio Sanabria | 1 |
| Alberto Grassi | 1 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
79%
Draw or Empoli FC
49%
Genoa CFC or Empoli FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 25% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.