Genk vs Sassuolo: result 3-1 and analysis
UEFA Europa LeagueGroup Stage - 2Kick-off on September 29, 2016 at 07:05 PM (UTC)Cegeka Arena, Genk
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What was the result of Genk vs Sassuolo?
Genk won 3-1 on September 29, 2016.
Goalscorers
- 8′N. KarelisGenk
- 25′L. BaileyGenk
- 61′Thomas BuffelGenk
- 65′M. PolitanoSassuolo
Official lineup for Genk vs Sassuolo
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Genk
4-3-3- 31L. Bailey
- 7N. Karelis
- 24Pozuelo
- 10T. Sušić
- 19Thomas Buffel
- 25W. Ndidi
- 4O. Colley
- 5S. Walsh
- 3B. Nastić
- 2J. Brabec
- 1M. Bizot
Sassuolo
4-3-3- 16M. Politano
- 27F. Ricci
- 11G. Defrel
- 6L. Pellegrini
- 4Francesco Magnanelli
- 8Davide Biondini
- 20Pol Lirola
- 55T. Letschert
- 15F. Acerbi
- 13Federico Peluso
- 47A. Consigli
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Genk have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Sassuolo have 10, 2 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2016 | Kortrijk(away) | 1-4 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Sep 18, 2016 | Anderlecht(home) | 0-2 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Sep 15, 2016 | Rapid Vienna(away) | 2-3 | UEFA Europa League |
| Sep 11, 2016 | Standard Liege(away) | 0-2 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 28, 2016 | Zulte Waregem(home) | 1-0 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2016 | Udinese(home) | 1-0 | Serie A |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Chievo(away) | 1-2 | Serie A |
| Sep 18, 2016 | Genoa(home) | 2-0 | Serie A |
| Sep 15, 2016 | Athletic Club(home) | 3-0 | UEFA Europa League |
| Sep 10, 2016 | Juventus(away) | 1-3 | Serie A |
How many goals should we expect?
Genk score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Sassuolo score 1.7 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genk | 1.3 | 1.5 | 5 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
| Sassuolo | 1.7 | 0.8 | 8 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Genk | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 16 |
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