US Sassuolo Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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US Sassuolo Calcio vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.
- US Sassuolo Calcio 38 games · 49 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for US Sassuolo Calcio to score. At the same time, Empoli FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Empoli FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. US Sassuolo Calcio in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
- 15' A quiet spell here at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Italy international Davide Frattesi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' 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.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' The referee calls foul for Gianluca Scamacca. He receives a Yellow card.
- 41' US Sassuolo Calcio player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 43' US Sassuolo Calcio is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lorenzo Tonelli on 43.
- 44' Brilliant from the ! Lorenzo Tonelli makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 44.
- 49' Andrea Pinamonti has been relatively quiet despite scoring 52 goals in his last 233 appearances.
- 54' Jeremy Toljan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 49 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Patrick Cutrone, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Petar Stojanovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 62' Another change for US Sassuolo Calcio made on 62 minute. Gianluca Scamacca leaves to be changed by Gregoire Defrel.
- 62' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Petar Stojanovic will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Giacomo Raspadori.
- 70' A change in the US Sassuolo Calcio ranks — Hamed Traore exits the field as Jeremie Boga enters on 70.
- 71' Hamed Traore makes way for Jeremie Boga at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 76' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 80' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Nicolas Haas exits the field as Szymon Zurkowski enters on 80.
- 81' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Riccardo Marchizza is replaced by Fabiano Parisi on 81 minute.
- 83' The Italy Andrea Pinamonti breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 2-1!
- 84' A moment of madness from Andrea Pinamonti on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- 85' The US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes a substitution. Davide Frattesi departs to be replaced by Mert Muldur.
- 86' US Sassuolo Calcio make a change. Jeremy Toljan trudges off to be replaced by Rogerio on 86 minutes.
- 87' Another change for Empoli FC made on 87 minute. Federico Di Francesco leaves to be changed by Simone Romagnoli.
- 87' Poor challenge from Gregoire Defrel. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 88' The crowd applauds Federico Di Francesco as he leaves the pitch. Simone Romagnoli steps in for Empoli FC.
- 90' Maxime Lopez was booked on 90.
- Empoli FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Tonelli | 2 |
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
| Federico Di Francesco | 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.