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US Sassuolo Calcio vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2019-20
Sun 22 Dec 2019 · 19:45 UTC Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

US Sassuolo Calcio vs SSC NapoliSerie A at Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore.

Match Details

  • Referee Paolo Valeri
  • Referee Stefano Liberti
  • Referee Marco Bresmes
  • Referee Daniele Chiffi
  • Referee Federico Dionisi

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec SSC Napoli H 1–2 L
18 Dec Brescia Calcio A 2–0 W
15 Dec AC Milan A 0–0 D
08 Dec Cagliari Calcio H 2–2 D
01 Dec Juventus FC A 2–2 D
24 Nov SS Lazio H 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec US Sassuolo Calcio A 2–1 W
14 Dec Parma Calcio 1913 H 1–2 L
10 Dec KRC Genk H 4–0 W
07 Dec Udinese Calcio A 1–1 D
01 Dec Bologna FC 1909 H 1–2 L
27 Nov Liverpool FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

US Sassuolo Calcio SSC Napoli
#14 Position #5
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

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

US Sassuolo Calcio are 14th (0 pts). SSC Napoli are 5th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for US Sassuolo Calcio to score. At the same time, SSC Napoli does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It looks surprising SSC Napoli does not make any changes. Marlon has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Federico Peluso is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for US Sassuolo Calcio tonight.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 29' Assisted by Manuel Locatelli with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hamed Traore makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 33' Mario Rui was booked on 33.
  • 37' US Sassuolo Calcio player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Roberto De Zerbi will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' A change in the SSC Napoli ranks — Sebastiano Luperto exits the field as Elseid Hysaj enters on 46.
  • 51' Time for substitution for US Sassuolo Calcio. Marlon is replaced by Filippo Romagna.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 57' Goal! Allan scores his 3 goal in 508 matches.
  • 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kostas Manolas made 527 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 64' The US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes a substitution. Alfred Duncan departs to be replaced by Filip Duricic.
  • 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Manuel Locatelli.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Fabian Ruiz as he leaves the pitch. Eljif Elmas steps in for SSC Napoli.
  • 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Eljif Elmas on 72 minutes.
  • 77' SSC Napoli manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dries Mertens is hanging Arkadiusz Milik on the field on 77 minute.
  • 82' A tactical swap from US Sassuolo CalcioFrancesco Magnanelli on, Jeremie Boga off on 82 minutes.
  • 87' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.5 US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 83% + SSC Napoli or Draw 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
US Sassuolo Calcio23% Draw38% SSC Napoli39%
Actual: SSC Napoli win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes25% 0% No75%
Avg goals/match: 1.39
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 72%
28%
± 1.5 41%
59%
± 2.5 17%
83%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
60%
Draw or SSC Napoli
77%
US Sassuolo Calcio or SSC Napoli
62%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
US Sassuolo Calcio11% Draw64% SSC Napoli25%
Actual: US Sassuolo Calcio win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
27.6%
0 – 1
20.6%
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 2
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
2.8%
2 – 0
2.8%
0 – 3
2.7%
1 – 3
1.6%
2 – 2
1.4%
0 – 4
0.6%

Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio

Handicap US Sassuolo Calcio covers Push SSC Napoli covers
-2.5 1% 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% 96%
-1 4% 14% 82%
-0.5 18% 82%
+0.5 59% 41%
+1 59% 26% 15%
+1.5 85% 15%
+2 85% 11% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
42%
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
61%

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