US Sassuolo Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
US Sassuolo Calcio vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.
- US Sassuolo Calcio 11 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Damiano Di Iorio
- Referee Luca Massimi
- Referee Daniele Marchi
- Referee Matteo Marchetti (Italy)
- Referee Giuseppe Macaddino
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 15.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 02 Oct | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 4–2 | W |
| 17 Oct | Atalanta BC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Oct | AS Roma | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 4–2 | W |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and US Sassuolo Calcio launch into their encounter with Empoli FC.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. US Sassuolo Calcio in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
- 10' US Sassuolo Calcio currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Szymon Zurkowski has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 6 appearances.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gianluca Scamacca.
- 41' A moment of madness from Gianluca Scamacca on 41 minutes earns him a Yellow card. US Sassuolo Calcio will be frustrated.
- 43' Lorenzo Tonelli doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 44' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lorenzo Tonelli makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 49' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Empoli FC that had 391 games and scored 245 goals.
- 54' US Sassuolo Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
- 59' 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.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Petar Stojanovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 62' Gregoire Defrel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gianluca Scamacca on 62 minute.
- 62' Petar Stojanovic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 62.
- 66' Giacomo Raspadori was booked on 66.
- 70' Hamed Traore makes way for Jeremie Boga at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 71' Hamed Traore makes way for Jeremie Boga at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 76' Mattia Viti has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 80' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Nicolas Haas is withdrawn and Szymon Zurkowski gets his opportunity.
- 81' Fabiano Parisi is replacing Riccardo Marchizza for the Empoli FC side.
- 83' What a strike from Andrea Pinamonti! The score is 2-1.
- 84' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 84.
- 85' US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mert Muldur is hanging Davide Frattesi on the field on 85 minute.
- 86' Fresh legs for US Sassuolo Calcio! Rogerio comes on to replace Jeremy Toljan.
- 87' Simone Romagnoli is replacing Federico Di Francesco for the Empoli FC side.
- 87' Gregoire Defrel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 88' Simone Romagnoli is replacing Federico Di Francesco for the Empoli FC side.
- 90' Maxime Lopez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- It finishes all square. US Sassuolo Calcio and Empoli FC share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Davide Frattesi ↓ Mert Muldur 85'
- 91
- 8
-
22
Jeremy Toljan ↓ Abdou Harroui 85'
- 21
- 47
- 25
- 31
-
23
Hamed Traore ↓ Jeremie Boga 70'
- 77
- 18
Bench
-
97
Matheus Henrique ↑ 70'
-
92
Gregoire Defrel ↑ 62'
- 56
- 24
- 13
-
6
Rogerio ↑ 85'
- 4
-
7
Jeremie Boga ↑ 70'
- 3
-
17
Mert Muldur ↑ 85'
-
20
Abdou Harroui ↑ 85'
Coach
Alessio Dionisi
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 8
- 3
- 26
- 25
- 11
-
5
Leo Stulac ↓ Kristjan Asllani 80'
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↓ Szymon Zurkowski 80'
- 99
- 30
- 42
Bench
- 33
-
9
Patrick Cutrone ↑ 62'
-
6
Simone Romagnoli ↑ 87'
- 7
- 34
-
27
Szymon Zurkowski ↑ 80'
- 20
- 19
- 10
- 1
-
65
Fabiano Parisi ↑ 80'
-
23
Kristjan Asllani ↑ 80'
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 |
| Nicolo Cambiaghi | 1 |
| Afriyie Acquah | 1 |
Head to Head
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
2021-10-31
US Sassuolo Calcio
1–2
Empoli FC
L
2021-10-27
Juventus FC
1–2
US Sassuolo Calcio
W
2021-10-23
US Sassuolo Calcio
3–1
Venezia FC
W
2021-10-17
Genoa CFC
2–2
US Sassuolo Calcio
D
2021-10-02
US Sassuolo Calcio
1–2
FC Internazionale Milano
L
2021-09-26
US Sassuolo Calcio
1–0
US Salernitana 1919
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
US Sassuolo Calcio or Empoli FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
64%
Draw or Empoli FC
64%
US Sassuolo Calcio or Empoli FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio
| Handicap | US Sassuolo Calcio covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.