27 July 2020 at 19:00

15
Full Time
Referee: L. Illuzzi

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: Empoli

W 232D 180L 148
Over 2.545
Goals scored799

Away Record: Nuova Cosenza

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nuova Cosenza defeated Empoli 5:1. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by L. Bittante 5′, E. Riviere 12′, M. Carretta 32′, J. Baez 63′, A. La Mantia 67′, E. Riviere 80′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Empoli had 69% possession while Nuova Cosenza held 31%. Empoli had 22 shots (1 on target) compared to 18 (12 on target) for Nuova Cosenza. Empoli made 5 substitutions, Nuova Cosenza made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Empoli and Nuova Cosenza — 6 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Empoli
Nuova Cosenza
Kick Off
5′
L. Bittante

assist: M. Carretta

F. SierraltaD. Maietta
6′
12′
E. Riviere

assist: T. Casasola

32′
M. Carretta

assist: T. Casasola

Half Time
A. La MantiaMancuso
46′
52′
S. MonacoAnibal
55′M. Bruccini
G. TutinoD. Frattesi
59′
S. RicciF. Bandinelli
60′
60′
M. BahlouliM. Carretta
63′
J. Baez

assist: E. Riviere

A. La Mantia

assist: L. Henderson

67′
78′
T. D'OrazioL. Bittante
78′
R. AsencioJ. Baez
80′
E. Riviere

assist: T. Casasola

M. GazzolaN. Bajrami
83′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Empoli had 69% possession against Nuova Cosenza's 31%. Empoli registered 22 shots (1 on target) while Nuova Cosenza managed 18 (12 on target). Corner kicks: 8–5. Fouls committed: 12–9.

1Shots on Goal12
13Shots off Goal5
22Total Shots18
8Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox11
13Shots outsidebox7
12Fouls9
8Corner Kicks5
4Offsides0
69%Ball Possession31%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
7Goalkeeper Saves0
614Total passes274
550Passes accurate221
90%Passes %81%

Lineups

Empoli lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under P. Marino, while Nuova Cosenza deployed a 3-4-3 under G. Roselli.

Defensive Solidity

Empoli deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Nuova Cosenza's 3-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

Empoli field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Nuova Cosenza'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

Empoli start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Nuova Cosenza 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 Empoli's starting XI is 35.0 (youngest: Simone Romagnoli (35), oldest: Simone Romagnoli (35)), while Nuova Cosenza average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Empoli4-3-33-4-3Nuova Cosenza
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Brignoli36Fiamozzi6Romagno.3Maietta29Balkovec16Frattesi38Henders.25Bandine.17Ciciret.7Mancuso11Bajrami22Saracco4Capela5Idda18Legitti.15Casasola21Bruccini16Sciaudo.27Bittante10Carretta29Rivière32Báez

Substitutes

Coach: P. Marino

Substitutes

Coach: G. Roselli

EmpoliPosition StrengthNuova Cosenza
Empoli4-3-3
1GoalkeeperAlberto Brignoli
36DefenderRiccardo Fiamozzi
6DefenderSimone Romagnoli
3DefenderDomenico Maietta
29DefenderJure Balkovec
16MidfielderDavide Frattesi
38MidfielderLiam Henderson
25MidfielderFilippo Bandinelli
17ForwardAmato Ciciretti
7ForwardLeonardo Mancuso
11ForwardNedim Bajrami
Nuova Cosenza3-4-3
22GoalkeeperUmberto Saracco
4DefenderAníbal Capela
5DefenderRiccardo Idda
18DefenderMatteo Legittimo
15MidfielderTiago Casasola
21MidfielderMirko Bruccini
16MidfielderDaniele Sciaudone
27MidfielderLuca Bittante
10ForwardMirko Carretta
29ForwardEmmanuel Rivière
32ForwardJaime Báez

Recent Form

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

Empoli

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Nuova Cosenza

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Empoli vs Nuova Cosenza Head to Head Results

Empoli and Nuova Cosenza have met 3 times — Empoli won 2, Nuova Cosenza won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Empoli leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (6 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2021.

2

Empoli

0

Drawn

1

Nuova Cosenza

Goals: 6Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (3)

4 May 2021Empoli4 – 0Nuova Cosenza
4 Jan 2021Nuova Cosenza0 – 2Empoli
26 Dec 2019Nuova Cosenza1 – 0Empoli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026