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US Sassuolo Calcio vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2020-21
US Sassuolo Calcio
2 – 1
Full Time
Genoa CFC
Wed 6 Jan 2021 · 14:00 UTC Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Y 12' Milan Badelj
Y 12' Domenico Criscito
Y 23' Andrea Masiello
Kaan Ayhan 39' Y
Mehdi Bourabia 59' Y
Y 85' Edoardo Goldaniga
Y 86' Edoardo Goldaniga
Mert Muldur 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

US Sassuolo Calcio vs Genoa CFC — Serie A at Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Fabbri
  • Referee Antonio Giua
  • Referee Vito Mastrodonato
  • Referee Manuel Robilotta

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

5
4
5
US Sassuolo Calcio 14 games · Avg 3.5 goals Genoa CFC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-06 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–1 Genoa CFC 2020-07-29 US Sassuolo Calcio 5–0 Genoa CFC 2020-01-05 Genoa CFC 2–1 US Sassuolo Calcio 2019-02-03 Genoa CFC 1–1 US Sassuolo Calcio 2018-09-02 US Sassuolo Calcio 5–3 Genoa CFC

Recent Form

US Sassuolo Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan Genoa CFC H 2–1 W
03 Jan Atalanta BC A 1–5 L
23 Dec UC Sampdoria A 3–2 W
20 Dec AC Milan H 1–2 L
16 Dec ACF Fiorentina A 1–1 D
11 Dec Benevento Calcio H 1–0 W
Genoa CFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan US Sassuolo Calcio A 1–2 L
03 Jan SS Lazio H 1–1 D
23 Dec Spezia Calcio A 2–1 W
20 Dec Benevento Calcio A 0–2 L
16 Dec AC Milan H 2–2 D
13 Dec Juventus FC H 1–3 L

Season Stats

US Sassuolo Calcio Genoa CFC
#10 Position #19
7 Points 1
5 Played 5
2 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 4
9 Scored 3
9 Conceded 10
+0 GD -7
1.40 PPG 0.20
40% Win % 0%

Key Stats

93% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
79% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
0% Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season

US Sassuolo Calcio are 10th (7 pts). Genoa CFC are 19th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

US Sassuolo Calcio
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Genoa CFC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

US Sassuolo Calcio
Vasilije Adzic 3 G 1 A
Domenico Berardi 1 G
Cas Odenthal 1 G
Cristian Volpato 1 G
Genoa CFC
Milutin Osmajic 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. US Sassuolo Calcio get us underway at Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore.
  • 5' 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 Rogerio suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Genoa CFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 12' Genoa CFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His US Sassuolo Calcio side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 22' Francesco Magnanelli, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 23' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andrea Masiello.
  • 28' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 33' With 0 assists to his name this season, Eldor Shomurodov is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Genoa CFC.
  • 35' The supporters are chanting for Gregoire Defrel. He replaces Domenico Berardi on 35 minute.
  • 39' The referee shows US Sassuolo Calcio player a Yellow card on 39.
  • 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Genoa CFC that had 421 games and scored 268 goals.
  • 49' 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.
  • 52' What a moment for Jeremie Boga! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 57' Genoa CFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marko Pjaca is hanging Lennart-Marten Czyborra on the field on 57 minute.
  • 58' A tactical swap from Genoa CFC — Nicolo Rovella on, Milan Badelj off on 58 minutes.
  • 59' Mehdi Bourabia was booked on 59.
  • 64' The deadlock is broken! Eldor Shomurodov gets on the scoresheet on 64 minutes.
  • 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Davide Ballardini will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 71' Genoa CFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Edoardo Goldaniga is hanging Gianluca Scamacca on the field on 71 minute.
  • 74' Filip Duricic makes way for Giacomo Raspadori at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Sassuolo Calcio.
  • 79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 82' Genoa CFC ring the changes. Miha Zajc has done his job and it is now time for Mattia Destro to step up.
  • 83' Brilliant from the ! Giacomo Raspadori makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 83.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Edoardo Goldaniga on 85.
  • 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Edoardo Goldaniga on 86 minutes.
  • With this win, US Sassuolo Calcio is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roberto De Zerbi

Genoa CFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ballardini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gianluca Scamacca 4
Domenico Berardi 3
Giacomo Raspadori 3
Mattia Destro 2
Andrea Pinamonti 2
Francesco Caputo 2
Caleb Ekuban 2
Krzysztof Piatek 2

Head to Head

2021-01-06 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–1 Genoa CFC 2020-07-29 US Sassuolo Calcio 5–0 Genoa CFC 2020-01-05 Genoa CFC 2–1 US Sassuolo Calcio 2019-02-03 Genoa CFC 1–1 US Sassuolo Calcio 2018-09-02 US Sassuolo Calcio 5–3 Genoa CFC

US Sassuolo Calcio Form

2021-01-06 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–1 Genoa CFC W 2021-01-03 Atalanta BC 5–1 US Sassuolo Calcio L 2020-12-23 UC Sampdoria 2–3 US Sassuolo Calcio W 2020-12-20 US Sassuolo Calcio 1–2 AC Milan L 2020-12-16 ACF Fiorentina 1–1 US Sassuolo Calcio D 2020-12-11 US Sassuolo Calcio 1–0 Benevento Calcio W

Genoa CFC Form

2021-01-06 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–1 Genoa CFC L 2021-01-03 Genoa CFC 1–1 SS Lazio D 2020-12-23 Spezia Calcio 1–2 Genoa CFC W 2020-12-20 Benevento Calcio 2–0 Genoa CFC L 2020-12-16 Genoa CFC 2–2 AC Milan D 2020-12-13 Genoa CFC 1–3 Juventus FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.5 US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for: US Sassuolo Calcio to win 66% + Over 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
US Sassuolo Calcio66% Draw19% Genoa CFC15%
Actual: US Sassuolo Calcio win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
86%
Draw or Genoa CFC
34%
US Sassuolo Calcio or Genoa CFC
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
US Sassuolo Calcio51% Draw37% Genoa CFC12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
8.3%
3 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.5%
4 – 0
4.8%
4 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio

Handicap US Sassuolo Calcio covers Push Genoa CFC covers
-2.5 28% — 72%
-2 28% 20% 52%
-1.5 48% — 52%
-1 48% 21% 31%
-0.5 69% — 31%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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