US Cremonese vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
US Cremonese vs SSC Napoli — Serie A at Stadio Giovanni Zini.
- US Cremonese 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SSC Napoli 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Juan Sacchi
- Referee Pasquale De Meo
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Lucas Mondin
- Referee Giacomo Paganessi
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 12.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct | SSC Napoli | H | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | US Lecce | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | SS Lazio | H | 0–4 | L |
| 11 Sep | Atalanta BC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Sep | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Aug | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct | US Cremonese | A | 4–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | AFC Ajax | A | 6–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Torino FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | AC Milan | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Sep | Spezia Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
SSC Napoli this season
SSC Napoli this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SSC Napoli
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SSC Napoli
| Rasmus Hojlund | 2 G | |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 1 G | 1 A |
| Matteo Politano | 1 G | |
| Antonio Vergara | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadio Giovanni Zini!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 17' That is a Yellow card for US Cremonese. Luca Zanimacchia will be fuming at that decision.
- 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 26' The Italy Matteo Politano breaks the deadlock on 26 minutes. 0-1!
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Stadio Giovanni Zini. US Cremonese seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Another substitution for US Cremonese to replace Luca Zanimacchia by David Okereke on 46 minute.
- 47' Cyriel Dessers does the damage! The net is bulging and US Cremonese surge ahead!
- 48' What composure from Cyriel Dessers! The Nigeria international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 53' The 26-year-old Leo Ostigard has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' SSC Napoli ring the changes. Tanguy Ndombele has done his job and it is now time for Giovanni Simeone to step up.
- 62' The US Cremonese manager makes a substitution. Felix Afena-Gyan departs to be replaced by Gonzalo Escalante.
- 67' Both keepers have barely been tested. US Cremonese and SSC Napoli are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 69' That is a Yellow card for US Cremonese. Leonardo Sernicola will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' The US Cremonese bench stirs into life. Emanuele Valeri is withdrawn and Cristian Buonaiuto gets his opportunity.
- 73' The SSC Napoli bench stirs into life. Matteo Politano is withdrawn and Hirving Lozano gets his opportunity.
- 76' Giovanni Simeone doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 80' US Cremonese ring the changes. Santiago Ascacibar has done his job and it is now time for Daniel Ciofani to step up.
- 82' Another change for SSC Napoli made on 82 minute. Mario Rui leaves to be changed by Mathias Olivera.
- 87' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — US Cremonese 1-4 SSC Napoli.
Lineups
US Cremonese Lineups
Starting XI
-
90
Cyriel Dessers ↓ Emanuel Aiwu 72'
- 8
- 15
- 28
- 17
- 97
- 44
- 3
- 33
- 98
- 20
Bench
-
32
Gonzalo Escalante ↑ 62'
-
10
Cristian Buonaiuto ↑ 72'
-
77
David Okereke ↑ 46'
-
9
Daniel Ciofani ↑ 80'
- 7
-
4
Emanuel Aiwu ↑ 72'
- 12
- 13
- 6
- 5
- 62
- 60
- 23
Coach
Massimiliano Alvini
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
- 91
- 68
-
6
Mario Rui ↓ Mathias Olivera 82'
- 1
- 21
- 22
-
13
Amir Rrahmani ↓ Leo Ostigard 82'
- 77
- 81
- 3
Bench
-
11
Hirving Lozano ↑ 73'
- 7
- 4
-
20
Piotr Zielinski ↑ 73'
- 12
- 30
-
18
Giovanni Simeone ↑ 57'
-
17
Mathias Olivera ↑ 82'
- 70
-
55
Leo Ostigard ↑ 82'
- 31
- 5
- 59
- 23
Coach
Luciano Spalletti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | 1 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 1 |
| Scott McTominay | 1 |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 1 |
| Hirving Lozano | 1 |
| Alisson Santos | 1 |
| Matteo Politano | 1 |
Head to Head
US Cremonese Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.05
US Cremonese xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.45
SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + SSC Napoli to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
US Cremonese or Draw
39%
Draw or SSC Napoli
82%
US Cremonese or SSC Napoli
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
9.1%
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 3
7.5%
0 – 3
7.2%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 4
Actual
0 – 4
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
2 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.9%
Asian Handicap — US Cremonese
| Handicap | US Cremonese covers | Push | SSC Napoli covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +1 | 33% | 21% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 20% | 26% |
| +2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
Clean Sheet
US Cremonese keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

