Genoa CFC vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Genoa CFC vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Marco Serra
- Referee Lucas Mondin
- Referee Damiano Di Iorio
- Referee Orlando Pagnotta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 May | SS Lazio | A | 3–4 | L |
| 24 Apr | Spezia Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Benevento Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Apr | AC Milan | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | Juventus FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Genoa CFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 May | Atalanta BC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | UC Sampdoria | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | AC Milan | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | ACF Fiorentina | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | Benevento Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Genoa CFC | US Sassuolo Calcio | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #11 |
| 41 | Points | 49 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 10 / 11 / 17 | W / D / L | 14 / 7 / 17 |
| 41 | Scored | 46 |
| 51 | Conceded | 50 |
| -10 | GD | -4 |
| 1.08 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 26% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
93%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Genoa CFC are 16th (41 pts). US Sassuolo Calcio are 11th (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Genoa CFC are looking to make home advantage count against US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 14' Giacomo Raspadori makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and US Sassuolo Calcio are in front.
- 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Genoa CFC and US Sassuolo Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 27' Miha Zajc adds to his 0 season tally! Genoa CFC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Davide Zappacosta on 30 minutes.
- 35' US Sassuolo Calcio have won 459 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' Croatia international Milan Badelj has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Eldor Shomurodov. He replaces Paolo Ghiglione on 46 minute.
- 51' The 31-year-old Jeremy Toljan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Genoa CFC in their trying to find a way past US Sassuolo Calcio's compact .
- 57' Gregoire Defrel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Filip Duricic at the 57 minute mark.
- 58' The crowd applauds Filip Duricic as he leaves the pitch. Gregoire Defrel steps in for US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 63' Genoa CFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Sassuolo Calcio backline.
- 66' Domenico Berardi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 68' A tactical swap from Genoa CFC — Gianluca Scamacca on, Mattia Destro off on 68 minutes.
- 71' US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lukas Haraslin is hanging Hamed Traore on the field on 71 minute.
- 72' US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro Obiang is hanging Giacomo Raspadori on the field on 72 minute.
- 75' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Miha Zajc departs to be replaced by Marko Pjaca.
- 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Genoa CFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 81' Another change for US Sassuolo Calcio made on 81 minute. Domenico Berardi leaves to be changed by Francesco Caputo.
- 82' Another substitution for US Sassuolo Calcio to replace Manuel Locatelli by Mehdi Bourabia on 82 minute.
- 85' Davide Zappacosta does the damage! The net is bulging and Genoa CFC surge ahead!
- 90' Francesco Cassata picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
- 1
- 55
- 2
- 23
- 47
-
19
Goran Pandev ↓ Nicolo Rovella 68'
- 11
- 5
- 18
-
16
Miha Zajc ↓ Marko Pjaca 75'
Bench
- 99
-
9
Gianluca Scamacca ↑ 68'
-
37
Marko Pjaca ↑ 75'
- 22
- 21
- 32
-
29
Francesco Cassata ↑ 68'
- 24
-
61
Eldor Shomurodov ↑ 46'
- 25
-
65
Nicolo Rovella ↑ 68'
- 17
Coach
Davide Ballardini
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 22
- 21
- 73
- 47
- 6
- 25
- 31
-
10
Filip Duricic ↓ Gregoire Defrel 57'
-
23
Hamed Traore ↓ Lukas Haraslin 71'
- 18
Bench
-
14
Pedro Obiang ↑ 72'
- 5
-
92
Gregoire Defrel ↑ 57'
- 56
- 13
- 4
-
68
Mehdi Bourabia ↑ 81'
-
9
Francesco Caputo ↑ 81'
- 17
- 77
-
27
Lukas Haraslin ↑ 71'
- 30
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gianluca Scamacca | 4 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 3 |
| Domenico Berardi | 3 |
| Caleb Ekuban | 2 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 2 |
| Goran Pandev | 2 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 2 |
| Mattia Destro | 2 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Genoa CFC or US Sassuolo Calcio 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
55%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
71%
Genoa CFC or US Sassuolo Calcio
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
7.7%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.