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US Sassuolo Calcio vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2022-23
Fri 17 Feb 2023 · 19:45 UTC Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Luca Banti
  • Referee Daniele Orsato
  • Referee Daniele Doveri
  • Referee Mauro Galetto
  • Referee Alessio Tolfo
  • Referee Andrea Colombo (Italy)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb SSC Napoli H 0–2 L
12 Feb Udinese Calcio A 2–2 D
04 Feb Atalanta BC H 1–0 W
29 Jan AC Milan A 5–2 W
22 Jan AC Monza A 1–1 D
15 Jan SS Lazio H 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb US Sassuolo Calcio A 2–0 W
12 Feb US Cremonese H 3–0 W
05 Feb Spezia Calcio A 3–0 W
29 Jan AS Roma H 2–1 W
21 Jan US Salernitana 1919 A 2–0 W
13 Jan Juventus FC H 5–1 W

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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli get this one started.
  • 5' It looks surprising US Sassuolo Calcio does not make any changes. Min-Jae Kim has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 12' A stunning finish from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 17' US Sassuolo Calcio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SSC Napoli's shape.
  • 22' US Sassuolo Calcio have won 459 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 27' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 32' 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.
  • 33' What a moment for Victor Osimhen! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 38' A quiet spell here at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore. SSC Napoli seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 40' GOAL! Armand Lauriente fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 43' Poor challenge from Armand Lauriente. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 48' Alessio Zerbin needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 53' SSC Napoli receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 53.
  • 57' US Sassuolo Calcio ring the changes. Gregoire Defrel has done his job and it is now time for Andrea Pinamonti to step up.
  • 58' SSC Napoli manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Piotr Zielinski is hanging Matteo Politano on the field on 58 minute.
  • 63' SSC Napoli is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 68' Piotr Zielinski catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 68.
  • 73' Croatia international Martin Erlic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 78' The whistle greets Andre Zambo Anguissa as he departs to be replaced by Tanguy Ndombele.
  • 79' The US Sassuolo Calcio bench stirs into life. Nedim Bajrami is withdrawn and Emil Ceide gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Maxime Lopez is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
  • 85' Giovanni Simeone is replacing Victor Osimhen for the SSC Napoli side.
  • 86' Maxime Lopez makes way for Pedro Obiang at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Sassuolo Calcio.
  • SSC Napoli celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.3 US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 80% + Under 2.5 goals 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
US Sassuolo Calcio13% Draw31% SSC Napoli56%
Actual: SSC Napoli win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes20% 0% No80%
Avg goals/match: 1.56
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 77%
23%
± 1.5 46%
54%
± 2.5 21%
79%
± 3.5 8%
92%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
44%
Draw or SSC Napoli
87%
US Sassuolo Calcio or SSC Napoli
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
US Sassuolo Calcio5% Draw58% SSC Napoli37%
Actual: SSC Napoli win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
25.5%
0 – 0
23.2%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
8.4%
0 – 3
6.6%
1 – 2
5.2%
1 – 0
5%
1 – 3
2.4%
0 – 4
2.1%
2 – 1
1.1%
2 – 2
0.8%
1 – 4
0.8%

Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio

Handicap US Sassuolo Calcio covers Push SSC Napoli covers
-2.5 0% 100%
-2 0% 1% 99%
-1.5 1% 99%
-1 1% 6% 93%
-0.5 7% 93%
+0.5 40% 60%
+1 40% 31% 29%
+1.5 71% 29%
+2 71% 18% 11%
+2.5 89% 11%

Clean Sheet

US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
29%
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
74%

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