26 December 2019 at 11:30

10
Full Time
Referee: I. Pezzuto

Betting Odds & Historical Data

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Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Nuova Cosenza

Away Record: Empoli

W 232D 180L 148
Over 2.545
Goals scored799

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nuova Cosenza defeated Empoli 1:0. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by J. Báez 12′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Nuova Cosenza had 35% possession while Empoli held 65%. Nuova Cosenza had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Empoli. Nuova Cosenza made 3 substitutions, Empoli made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Nuova Cosenza and Empoli — 1 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Nuova Cosenza
Empoli
Kick Off
J. Báez

assist: E. Rivière

12′
Mirko Bruccini30′
Salvatore Monaco34′
34′Antonino La Gumina
Tommaso D'Orazio38′
39′Roberto Pirrello
43′
D. FrattesiJ. Dezi
Half Time
Z. MachachN. Pierini
65′
68′
T. FantacciK. Laribi
71′Karim Laribi
A. CorsiL. Bittante
78′
78′
N. BajramiL. Štulac
80′Karim Laribi
80′Karim Laribi
S. MonacoAníbal Capela
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Nuova Cosenza had 35% possession against Empoli's 65%. Nuova Cosenza registered 13 shots (5 on target) while Empoli managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 17–12.

5Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal2
13Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox5
8Shots outsidebox5
17Fouls12
4Corner Kicks6
2Offsides3
35%Ball Possession65%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards1
4Goalkeeper Saves4
296Total passes544
206Passes accurate427
70%Passes %78%

Lineups

Nuova Cosenza lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under P. Braglia, while Empoli deployed a 4-3-1-2 under R. Muzzi.

Defensive Solidity

Nuova Cosenza deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Empoli's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Nuova Cosenza field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Empoli's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Nuova Cosenza start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Empoli averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Age & Experience

The average age of Nuova Cosenza's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Empoli average 35.0 (youngest: S. Romagnoli (35), oldest: S. Romagnoli (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Nuova Cosenza3-4-34-3-1-2Empoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
33Perina18Legitti.2Corsi23Monaco5Idda11D'Orazio21Bruccini17Machach6Broh29Rivière32Báez1Brignoli5Veseli6Romagno.4Nikolaou31Pirrello11Bajrami16Frattesi15Fantacci28Ricci7Mancuso20Gumina

Substitutes

Coach: P. Braglia

Substitutes

Coach: R. Muzzi

Nuova CosenzaPosition StrengthEmpoli
Nuova Cosenza3-4-3
33GoalkeeperP. Perina
18DefenderM. Legittimo
23DefenderS. Monaco
5DefenderR. Idda
2MidfielderA. Corsi
11MidfielderT. D'Orazio
21MidfielderM. Bruccini
6MidfielderJ. Broh
17ForwardZ. Machach
29ForwardE. Rivière
32ForwardJ. Báez
Empoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Brignoli
5DefenderF. Veseli
6DefenderS. Romagnoli
4DefenderD. Nikolaou
31DefenderR. Pirrello
11MidfielderN. Bajrami
16MidfielderD. Frattesi
15MidfielderT. Fantacci
28MidfielderS. Ricci
7ForwardL. Mancuso
20ForwardA. La Gumina

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nuova Cosenza have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Empoli show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nuova Cosenza

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Empoli

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026