Genoa CFC vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Genoa CFC vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 5 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lorenzo Manganelli
- Referee Massimiliano Irrati
- Referee Aleandro Di Paolo
- Referee Francesco Fourneau
- Referee Giuseppe Maccaddino
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Dec | UC Sampdoria | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Dec | US Lecce | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Nov | Torino FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Nov | SPAL 2013 | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Genoa CFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | SSC Napoli | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Dec | Brescia Calcio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | AC Milan | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Dec | Cagliari Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | Juventus FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Genoa CFC | US Sassuolo Calcio | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #10 |
| 1 | Points | 7 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 0 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 2 |
| 3 | Scored | 9 |
| 10 | Conceded | 9 |
| -7 | GD | +0 |
| 0.20 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 0% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
93%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season
Genoa CFC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
Genoa CFC are 19th (1 pts). US Sassuolo Calcio are 10th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Genoa CFC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
US Sassuolo Calcio
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Genoa CFC
| Milutin Osmajic | 2 G |
US Sassuolo Calcio
| Vasilije Adzic | 3 G | 1 A |
| Domenico Berardi | 1 G | |
| Cas Odenthal | 1 G | |
| Cristian Volpato | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris as Genoa CFC face off against US Sassuolo Calcio in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Genoa CFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Genoa CFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 19' Alfred Duncan was booked on 19.
- 20' A moment of madness from Domenico Criscito on 20 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Genoa CFC will be frustrated.
- 23' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Manuel Locatelli.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Goran Pandev made 421 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 29' Goal! Domenico Criscito scores his 19 goal in 421 matches.
- 33' What a strike from Pedro Obiang! The score is 1-1.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Stefano Sturaro is booked for Genoa CFC — Yellow card on 36.
- 41' Francesco Caputo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 84 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 46' 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.
- 51' Antonio Sanabria catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
- 53' It is a substitution in US Sassuolo Calcio team. Alfred Duncan is replaced by Filip Duricic on 53 minute.
- 58' The 32-year-old Domenico Berardi has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' US Sassuolo Calcio have won 462 goals from 386 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' The whistle greets Antonio Sanabria as he departs to be replaced by Andrea Favilli.
- 72' Fresh legs for Genoa CFC! Valon Behrami comes on to replace Filip Jagiello.
- 76' Filippo Romagna catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 76.
- 77' A change in the US Sassuolo Calcio ranks — Jeremie Boga exits the field as Domenico Berardi enters on 77.
- 79' It is a substitution in Genoa CFC team. Stefano Sturaro is replaced by Francesco Cassata on 79 minute.
- 84' 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.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Jeremy Toljan is booked for US Sassuolo Calcio — Yellow card on 85.
- 86' What composure from Goran Pandev! The North Macedonia international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Pedro Obiang.
- 90' The crowd applauds Hamed Traore as he leaves the pitch. Giacomo Raspadori steps in for US Sassuolo Calcio.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 33
- 14
- 19
- 4
- 21
- 27
- 17
- 32
-
15
Filip Jagiello ↓ Valon Behrami 72'
Bench
- 20
- 3
- 2
- 23
- 22
-
30
Andrea Favilli ↑ 69'
- 97
-
85
Valon Behrami ↑ 72'
- 5
-
29
Francesco Cassata ↑ 79'
- 18
- 28
Coach
Davide Nicola
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 22
- 19
- 73
- 47
-
8
Alfred Duncan ↓ Filip Duricic 53'
- 31
-
7
Jeremie Boga ↓ Domenico Berardi 77'
- 23
- 9
- 77
Bench
- 33
- 56
- 13
- 4
-
25
Domenico Berardi ↑ 77'
-
10
Filip Duricic ↑ 53'
- 68
- 36
- 17
-
18
Giacomo Raspadori ↑ 90'
- 63
- 35
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gianluca Scamacca | 4 |
| Domenico Berardi | 3 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 3 |
| Mattia Destro | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Caleb Ekuban | 2 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 2 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Genoa CFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
52%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
72%
Genoa CFC or US Sassuolo Calcio
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.5%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 0
6.2%
0 – 3
5.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.5%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.