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US Sassuolo Calcio vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
Sun 29 Aug 2021 · 16:30 UTC Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

US Sassuolo Calcio vs UC SampdoriaSerie A at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.

Match Details

  • Referee Fabio Maresca
  • Referee Juan Sacchi
  • Referee Damiano Di Iorio
  • Referee Pietro Dei Giudici
  • Referee Giacomo Camplone
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Aug UC Sampdoria H 0–0 D
21 Aug Hellas Verona FC A 3–2 W
23 May SS Lazio H 2–0 W
16 May Parma Calcio 1913 A 3–1 W
12 May Juventus FC H 1–3 L
09 May Genoa CFC A 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Aug US Sassuolo Calcio A 0–0 D
23 Aug AC Milan H 0–1 L
22 May Parma Calcio 1913 H 3–0 W
16 May Udinese Calcio A 1–0 W
12 May Spezia Calcio H 2–2 D
08 May FC Internazionale Milano A 1–5 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
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, UC Sampdoria does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering US Sassuolo Calcio that had 384 games and scored 459 goals.
  • 15' The 37-year-old Maya Yoshida has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' UC Sampdoria is showing some good football. However, UC Sampdoria are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 30' Morten Thorsby, a Norway , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 35' 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 Giacomo Raspadori suffering a number of foals already.
  • 40' It looks surprising US Sassuolo Calcio does not make any changes. Valerio Verre has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 41' Bartosz Bereszynski was booked on 41.
  • 46' Davide Frattesi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 15 Yellow cards this season.
  • 49' Francesco Caputo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 49.
  • 54' Fabio Quagliarella is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for US Sassuolo Calcio tonight.
  • 59' UC Sampdoria have won 358 goals from 456 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 64' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. US Sassuolo Calcio needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 66' Fresh legs for UC Sampdoria! Kristoffer Askildsen comes on to replace Valerio Verre.
  • 68' The crowd applauds Francesco Caputo as he leaves the pitch. Gregoire Defrel steps in for US Sassuolo Calcio.
  • 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. US Sassuolo Calcio must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vlad Chiriches on 78.
  • 78' Gianluca Scamacca is replacing Giacomo Raspadori for the US Sassuolo Calcio side.
  • 83' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 85' Another substitution for UC Sampdoria to replace Albin Ekdal by Adrien Silva on 85 minute.
  • 86' Francesco Magnanelli is replacing Davide Frattesi for the US Sassuolo Calcio side.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Morten Thorsby argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29 US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
US Sassuolo Calcio49% Draw29% UC Sampdoria22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
78%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
51%
US Sassuolo Calcio or UC Sampdoria
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
US Sassuolo Calcio31% Draw52% UC Sampdoria17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14%
1 – 1
13.8%
2 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 1
3.5%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.6%

Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio

Handicap US Sassuolo Calcio covers Push UC Sampdoria covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 14% 79%
-1.5 21% 79%
-1 21% 24% 55%
-0.5 45% 55%
+0.5 77% 23%
+1 77% 15% 8%
+1.5 92% 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
43%
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
28%

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