US Sassuolo Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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US Sassuolo Calcio vs Empoli FC — Serie A .
- US Sassuolo Calcio 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Fabrizio Pasqua
- Referee Antonio Di Martino
- Referee Mauro Galetto
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Referee Tarcisio Villa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Empoli FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Juventus FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Genoa CFC | H | 5–3 | W |
| 26 Aug | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Aug | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 May | Atalanta BC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Sep | SS Lazio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | AC Chievo Verona | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Aug | Genoa CFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Cagliari Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 May | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Empoli FC get us underway at .
- 1' GOAL! Francesco Caputo scores on 1.
- 6' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Leonardo Capezzi.
- 11' A moment of madness from Rade Krunic on 11 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- 13' Kevin-Prince Boateng doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 14' The whistle greets Afriyie Acquah as he departs to be replaced by Ismael Bennacer.
- 19' Marlon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 24' US Sassuolo Calcio is showing some good football. However, US Sassuolo Calcio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' Empoli FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 31' The referee shows US Sassuolo Calcio player a Yellow card on 31.
- 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 41' US Sassuolo Calcio currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Miha Zajc is booked for Empoli FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' US Sassuolo Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' US Sassuolo Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
- 57' Gianmarco Ferrari doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 62' A change in the US Sassuolo Calcio ranks — Kevin-Prince Boateng exits the field as Khouma Babacar enters on 62.
- 66' Antonio La Gumina makes way for Samuel Mraz at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 67' It is a substitution in US Sassuolo Calcio team. Stefano Sensi is replaced by Mehdi Bourabia on 67 minute.
- 71' That is a Red card for Empoli FC. Miha Zajc will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' Empoli FC make a change. Leonardo Capezzi trudges off to be replaced by Hamed Junior Traore on 81 minutes.
- 85' Federico Di Francesco is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 90' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both US Sassuolo Calcio and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- With this win, US Sassuolo Calcio is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 73
- 34
- 47
- 21
- 6
- 32
-
12
Stefano Sensi ↓ Mehdi Bourabia 67'
- 25
- 31
- 27
- 2
Bench
- 79
- 98
- 39
- 5
- 4
- 10
-
30
Khouma Babacar ↑ 62'
- 9
-
99
Enrico Brignola ↑ 81'
- 23
- 20
-
68
Mehdi Bourabia ↑ 67'
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
28
Leonardo Capezzi ↓ Hamed Traore 81'
- 18
-
20
Antonio La Gumina ↓ Samuel Mraz 66'
- 21
- 5
- 2
- 22
- 33
- 6
- 11
Bench
- 1
- 27
-
8
Hamed Traore ↑ 81'
- 4
- 19
-
10
Ismael Bennacer ↑ 14'
- 99
- 32
-
66
Samuel Mraz ↑ 66'
- 48
- 29
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Domenico Berardi | 5 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 3 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Tonelli | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Gian Marco Ferrari | 1 |
| Gianmarco Ferrari | 1 |
Head to Head
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
2018-09-21
US Sassuolo Calcio
3–1
Empoli FC
W
2018-09-16
Juventus FC
2–1
US Sassuolo Calcio
L
2018-09-02
US Sassuolo Calcio
5–3
Genoa CFC
W
2018-08-26
Cagliari Calcio
2–2
US Sassuolo Calcio
D
2018-08-19
US Sassuolo Calcio
1–0
FC Internazionale Milano
W
2018-05-20
US Sassuolo Calcio
3–1
Atalanta BC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.79
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
US Sassuolo Calcio to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
81%
Draw or Empoli FC
44%
US Sassuolo Calcio or Empoli FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio
| Handicap | US Sassuolo Calcio covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.