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Genoa CFC vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2020-21
1 1
Full Time
Wed 3 Mar 2021 · 19:45 UTC Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris HT 45' · FT 45+4'
Milan Badelj 34' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Genoa CFC vs UC SampdoriaSerie A at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.

Match Details

  • Referee Alessandro Costanzo
  • Referee Fabio Maresca
  • Referee Piero Giacomelli
  • Referee Luca Pairetto
  • Referee Mauro Vivenzi

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Mar UC Sampdoria H 1–1 D
28 Feb FC Internazionale Milano A 0–3 L
20 Feb Hellas Verona FC H 2–2 D
13 Feb Torino FC A 0–0 D
06 Feb SSC Napoli H 2–1 W
31 Jan FC Crotone A 3–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Mar Genoa CFC A 1–1 D
28 Feb Atalanta BC H 0–2 L
20 Feb SS Lazio A 0–1 L
14 Feb ACF Fiorentina H 2–1 W
07 Feb Benevento Calcio A 1–1 D
30 Jan Juventus FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
31% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Genoa CFC welcome UC Sampdoria for this crunch clash at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Domenico Criscito has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. Genoa CFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mattia Perin made 519 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Genoa CFC and UC Sampdoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 34' A moment of madness from Milan Badelj on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Genoa CFC will be frustrated.
  • 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 49' UC Sampdoria 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.
  • 52' GOAL! Davide Zappacosta scores on 52. Assisted by Kevin Strootman
  • 57' UC Sampdoria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 59' UC Sampdoria make a change. Valerio Verre trudges off to be replaced by Jakub Jankto on 59 minutes.
  • 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Albin Ekdal, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 71' The UC Sampdoria manager makes a substitution. Keita Balde departs to be replaced by Manolo Gabbiadini.
  • 73' Another substitution for Genoa CFC to replace Mattia Destro by Goran Pandev on 73 minute.
  • 77' Brilliant from the ! Lorenzo Tonelli makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 77.
  • 78' Gaston Ramirez gets the nod from UC Sampdoria. He replaces Fabio Quagliarella and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Eldor Shomurodov departs to be replaced by Marko Pjaca.
  • 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22 Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for: Genoa CFC or UC Sampdoria 71% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Genoa CFC41% Draw29% UC Sampdoria30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Genoa CFC or Draw
70%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
59%
Genoa CFC or UC Sampdoria
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Genoa CFC26% Draw51% UC Sampdoria23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC

Handicap Genoa CFC covers Push UC Sampdoria covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% 83%
-1 17% 21% 63%
-0.5 37% 63%
+0.5 69% 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
34%
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
30%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.