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 11 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 11 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Marco Serra
- Referee Lucas Mondin
- Referee Damiano Di Iorio
- Referee Orlando Pagnotta
7 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 11.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #17 |
| 13 | Points | 8 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 1 / 6 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 7 |
| 11 | Scored | 16 |
| 16 | Conceded | 29 |
| -5 | GD | -13 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 0.73 |
| 36% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
93%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
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 13th (13 pts). US Sassuolo Calcio are 17th (8 pts).
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
US Sassuolo Calcio
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/8
61-75
3/4
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Genoa CFC
| Milutin Osmajic | 4 G | 1 A |
US Sassuolo Calcio
| Vasilije Adzic | 3 G | 1 A |
| Sebastiano Esposito | 2 G | 2 A |
| Domenico Berardi | 2 G | |
| Cas Odenthal | 2 G | |
| Cristian Volpato | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Genoa CFC have kicked off against US Sassuolo Calcio. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering US Sassuolo Calcio that had 390 games and scored 469 goals.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Genoa CFC in their trying to find a way past US Sassuolo Calcio's compact .
- 14' US Sassuolo Calcio is taking the lead after the goal scored by Giacomo Raspadori on 14.
- 19' The home supporters are growing impatient. Genoa CFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 24' A quiet spell here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Genoa CFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 27' Miha Zajc does the damage! The net is bulging and Genoa CFC surge ahead!
- 30' Davide Zappacosta catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 30.
- 35' 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.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Genoa CFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Genoa CFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Sassuolo Calcio backline.
- 46' It is a substitution in Genoa CFC team. Paolo Ghiglione is replaced by Eldor Shomurodov on 46 minute.
- 51' Genoa CFC is showing some good football. However, Genoa CFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' US Sassuolo Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' It is a substitution in US Sassuolo Calcio team. Filip Duricic is replaced by Gregoire Defrel on 57 minute.
- 58' It is a substitution in US Sassuolo Calcio team. Filip Duricic is replaced by Gregoire Defrel on 58 minute.
- 63' Maxime Lopez needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 66' A goal from the Italy international Domenico Berardi! He fires home on 66 to make it 1-2!
- 68' Mattia Destro makes way for Gianluca Scamacca at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Genoa CFC.
- 71' The crowd applauds Hamed Traore as he leaves the pitch. Lukas Haraslin steps in for US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 72' The whistle greets Giacomo Raspadori as he departs to be replaced by Pedro Obiang.
- 75' Marko Pjaca is replacing Miha Zajc for the Genoa CFC side.
- 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Genoa CFC and US Sassuolo Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 81' The crowd applauds Domenico Berardi as he leaves the pitch. Francesco Caputo steps in for US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 82' Another change for US Sassuolo Calcio made on 82 minute. Manuel Locatelli leaves to be changed by Mehdi Bourabia.
- 85' What an equalizer from Davide Zappacosta!
- 90' The referee shows Genoa CFC player a Yellow card on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| Domenico Berardi | 3 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 3 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Caleb Ekuban | 2 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 2 |
| Goran Pandev | 2 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Genoa CFC or US Sassuolo Calcio 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
59%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
66%
Genoa CFC or US Sassuolo Calcio
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.