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US Sassuolo Calcio vs Cagliari Calcio, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
Sun 21 Nov 2021 · 11:30 UTC Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

US Sassuolo Calcio vs Cagliari CalcioSerie A at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.

Match Details

  • Referee Filippo Meli
  • Referee Paolo Mazzoleni
  • Referee Rodolfo Di Vuolo
  • Referee Valerio Vecchi
  • Referee Luca Zufferli (Italy)
  • Referee Niccolo Baroni

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Nov Cagliari Calcio H 2–2 D
07 Nov Udinese Calcio A 2–3 L
31 Oct Empoli FC H 1–2 L
27 Oct Juventus FC A 2–1 W
23 Oct Venezia FC H 3–1 W
17 Oct Genoa CFC A 2–2 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Nov US Sassuolo Calcio A 2–2 D
06 Nov Atalanta BC H 1–2 L
01 Nov Bologna FC 1909 A 0–2 L
27 Oct AS Roma H 1–2 L
24 Oct ACF Fiorentina A 0–3 L
17 Oct UC Sampdoria H 3–1 W

Season Stats

US Sassuolo Calcio Cagliari Calcio
#14 Position #17
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

US Sassuolo Calcio are 14th (0 pts). Cagliari Calcio are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore will turn into a battlefield for US Sassuolo Calcio and Cagliari Calcio.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alessandro Deiola suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alessio Dionisi will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His US Sassuolo Calcio side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' Keita Balde has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 33' Razvan Marin catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 33.
  • 37' Gianluca Scamacca puts US Sassuolo Calcio on the lead.
  • 40' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Keita Balde makes it 1-1.
  • 42' The referee has no hesitation. Alberto Grassi is booked for Cagliari Calcio — Yellow card on 42.
  • 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 52' Goal! Domenico Berardi scores his 86 goal in 384 matches.
  • 56' Joao Pedro Galvao makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Cagliari Calcio are in front.
  • 61' Italy international Leonardo Pavoletti has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 66' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cagliari Calcio that had 418 games and scored 284 goals.
  • 71' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 72' US Sassuolo Calcio player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 73' Gianluca Scamacca makes way for Gregoire Defrel at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Sassuolo Calcio.
  • 74' Gregoire Defrel gets the nod from US Sassuolo Calcio. He replaces Gianluca Scamacca and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Cagliari Calcio. Alberto Grassi is replaced by Alessandro Deiola.
  • 83' Cagliari Calcio fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Cagliari Calcio. Razvan Marin is replaced by Christian Oliva.
  • 85' Matheus Henrique is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hamed Traore at the 85 minute mark.
  • 90' Mert Muldur has so much to prove this time. He replaces Giacomo Raspadori on 90 minute.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.94 US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7 Cagliari Calcio xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 77% + US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw 76%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
US Sassuolo Calcio42% Draw34% Cagliari Calcio24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 1.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 49%
51%
± 2.5 23%
77%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
76%
Draw or Cagliari Calcio
58%
US Sassuolo Calcio or Cagliari Calcio
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
US Sassuolo Calcio24% Draw60% Cagliari Calcio16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.9%
1 – 0
16.7%
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
12%
2 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
2.5%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.1%

Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio

Handicap US Sassuolo Calcio covers Push Cagliari Calcio covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 24% 62%
-0.5 38% 62%
+0.5 76% 24%
+1 76% 17% 7%
+1.5 93% 7%
+2 93% 6% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
50%
Cagliari Calcio keeps clean sheet
39%

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