4 January 2021 at 14:00

02
Full Time
Referee: D. Massa

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

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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

Empoli defeated Nuova Cosenza 2:0. The match was played in Serie B 2020. Goals were scored by M. Olivieri 45′ (pen.), L. Mancuso 88′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Nuova Cosenza had 44% possession while Empoli held 56%. Nuova Cosenza had 12 shots (1 on target) compared to 16 (7 on target) for Empoli. Nuova Cosenza made 5 substitutions, Empoli made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Nuova Cosenza and Empoli — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Nuova Cosenza
Empoli
Kick Off
45+1′
Half Time
M. BahlouliG. Sueva
46′
D. BouahM. Carretta
55′
59′
M. OlivieriA. La Mantia
D. PetrucciD. Sciaudone
60′
73′
L. ŠtulacS. Damiani
73′
Ryder MatosS. Moreo
B. KoneA. Ba
76′
E. GliozziA. Petre
76′
Daniele Sciaudone77′
86′
N. BajramiL. Mancuso
86′
S. RicciS. Żurkowski
88′
L. Mancuso

assist: A. La Mantia

Full Time

Match Statistics

Nuova Cosenza had 44% possession against Empoli's 56%. Nuova Cosenza registered 12 shots (1 on target) while Empoli managed 16 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 6–5. Fouls committed: 17–13.

1Shots on Goal7
5Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots16
6Blocked Shots4
9Shots insidebox7
3Shots outsidebox9
17Fouls13
6Corner Kicks5
3Offsides5
44%Ball Possession56%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves1
385Total passes480
296Passes accurate390
77%Passes %81%

Lineups

Nuova Cosenza lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under R. Occhiuzzi, while Empoli deployed a 4-3-1-2 under A. Dionisi.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Nuova Cosenza is —, compared to 6.58 for Empoli. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Nuova Cosenza's highest-rated starter is —, while Empoli's best-rated player is N. Haas (6.58).

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 6.58. 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Nuova Cosenza and 82% for Empoli. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Nuova Cosenza's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Empoli. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Nuova Cosenza's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Empoli average 32.0 (youngest: N. Haas (29), 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.

Squad Depth

Nuova Cosenza's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 8 for Empoli. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Nuova Cosenza3-4-1-24-3-1-2Empoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
30Falcone18Legitti.5Idda4Tiritie.13Bouah19Vera88Petrucci6Bahlouli25Kone23Gliozzi11Sacko1Brignoli6Romagno.20Fiamozzi16Casale65Parisi5Štulac32Haas11Bajrami28Ricci8Matos9Olivieri

Substitutes

Coach: R. Occhiuzzi

Substitutes

Coach: A. Dionisi

Nuova CosenzaPosition StrengthEmpoli
Avg Rating
6.58
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.58
0G 0A0G 0A
Nuova Cosenza3-4-1-2
30GoalkeeperW. Falcone
18DefenderM. Legittimo
5DefenderR. Idda
4DefenderA. Tiritiello
13MidfielderD. Bouah
19MidfielderB. Vera
88MidfielderD. Petrucci
25MidfielderB. Kone
6ForwardM. Bahlouli
23ForwardE. Gliozzi
11ForwardI. Sacko
Empoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Brignoli
6DefenderS. Romagnoli
20DefenderR. Fiamozzi
16DefenderN. Casale
65DefenderF. Parisi
5MidfielderL. Štulac
32MidfielderN. Haas6.6
11MidfielderN. Bajrami
28MidfielderS. Ricci
8ForwardRyder Matos
9ForwardM. Olivieri

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