Monday, May 28
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Sandro Scharer, Switzerland
Monday, May 28, 2018 At 14:45 Edt
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Italy
W
L
D
L
L
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Head to Head
May 28, 2018
Italy
vs
Saudi Arabia
2 - 1
Friendlies
2018
Match Events
Italy
Saudi Arabia
M. Balotelli
21'
⚽
46'
↔️
Mohammed Kanoo
On: Mohammed Kanoo
Off: Salem Al Dawsari
Off: Salem Al Dawsari
Substitution
M. Balotelli
On: M. Balotelli
Off: A. Belotti
Off: A. Belotti
Substitution
58'
↔️
A. Florenzi
On: A. Florenzi
Off: G. Bonaventura
Off: G. Bonaventura
Substitution
67'
↔️
A. Belotti
68'
⚽
69'
↔️
Mohanad Aseri
On: Mohanad Aseri
Off: Fahad Al Muwallad
Off: Fahad Al Muwallad
Substitution
72'
⚽
Yehya Al Shehri
Assist: Salem Al Dawsari
Lorenzo Pellegrini
On: Lorenzo Pellegrini
Off: S. Verdi
Off: S. Verdi
Substitution
73'
↔️
M. Politano
On: M. Politano
Off: B. Cristante
Off: B. Cristante
Substitution
73'
↔️
L. Insigne
On: L. Insigne
Off: F. Chiesa
Off: F. Chiesa
Substitution
84'
↔️
84'
↔️
Osama Hawsawi
On: Osama Hawsawi
Off: Ali Albulayhi
Off: Ali Albulayhi
Substitution
D. Criscito
On: D. Criscito
Off: M. De Sciglio
Off: M. De Sciglio
Substitution
88'
↔️
90'
+3
↔️
Salman Al Faraj
On: Salman Al Faraj
Off: Hussain Al Mogahwi
Off: Hussain Al Mogahwi
Substitution
90'
+4
↔️
Omar Hawsawi
On: Omar Hawsawi
Off: Motaz Hawsawi
Off: Motaz Hawsawi
Substitution
Lineups
Italy
(4-3-3)
Starting XI
D. Criscito
#4
A. Romagnoli
#6
M. Balotelli
#9
L. Insigne
#10
Jorginho
#14
M
M. Politano
#17
L. Bonucci
#19
D. Zappacosta
#21
G. Donnarumma
#22
A. Florenzi
#24
Substitutes
S. Sirigu
#1
D
D
M. Caldara
#5
S. Zaza
#7
M
A. Belotti
#11
M. Perin
#12
D. Rugani
#15
D. Berardi
#18
S. Verdi
#20
B. Cristante
#23
F. Chiesa
#25
D. Baselli
#26
R. Mandragora
#27
Saudi Arabia
(4-2-3-1)
Starting XI
D
D
Omar Hawsawi
#5
M
M
D
Abdullah Otayf
#14
Taisir Al Jassim
#17
G
Mohammed Kanoo
#27
Mohanad Aseri
#28
Substitutes
G
D
D
M
F
M
Saeed Al Mowalad
#12
M
M
Nawaf Al Abid
#18
M
M
G
Assaf Al Qarni
#23
Motaz Hawsawi
#25
Ali Albulayhi
#26
Salem Al Dawsari
#29
Match Predictions
Match Result
Home Win
Confidence:
36.7%
Goals Prediction
Over 2.5
55.6%
Both Teams Score
Yes
54.7%
Match Outcome Probabilities
Italy Win
36.7%
Draw
33.0%
Saudi Arabia Win
30.3%
Additional Markets
Over 1.5 Goals
78.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
33.3%
Most Likely Score
1-1
Model Confidence: 73.8%
Model Version: v3.0
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Match Statistics
Italy
Saudi Arabia
53%
Possession
47%
13
Shots
5
5
Shots on Target
3
10
Fouls
5
11
Corners
1
0
Red Cards
0
4
Offsides
2
2
Saves
3
Team Analytics
Team Comparison
Head-to-head analytics and performance comparison
Overall Strength
40
Italy
46.7%
53.3%
45.6
Saudi Arabia
Attacking Power
0%
100%
Defensive Strength
100%
0%
Current Form
0%
100%
Discipline
50%
50%
Early Goals Threat
50%
50%
Tactical Flexibility
50%
50%
Key Insights
Away team shows superior attacking output
Home team has stronger defensive record
Match Prediction Insight
Evenly Matched Teams
Cards Analysis
Events Data
2017/2018 Season
10
Yellow Cards
0.91/Game
0
Red Cards
0/Game
10
Total Cards
0.91/Game
Good
Discipline
Cards by Period
0-15 Minutes
3
30.0% of Total
16-30 Minutes
2
20.0% of Total
61-75 Minutes
1
10.0% of Total
76-90 Minutes
4
40.0% of Total
76-90min
Most Yellow Cards
4 Cards
Discipline Analysis
Discipline Record:
Excellent
(0.91/Game)
Red Card Frequency:
Rare
(0/Game)
Late Game Discipline:
Poor
(40.0%)
Pressure Handling:
Stable
Cards Analysis
Events Data
2017/2018 Season
3
Yellow Cards
0.25/Game
0
Red Cards
0/Game
3
Total Cards
0.25/Game
Good
Discipline
Cards by Period
61-75 Minutes
3
100.0% of Total
61-75min
Most Yellow Cards
3 Cards
Discipline Analysis
Discipline Record:
Excellent
(0.25/Game)
Red Card Frequency:
Rare
(0/Game)
Late Game Discipline:
Composed
(0.0%)
Pressure Handling:
Stable
Season Comparison
Last Seasons: 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
Italy
Saudi Arabia
2017/2018 Season
No Data Available
4
Played
1
PPG
25%
Win Rate
+1
Goal Diff
1W 1D 0L |
7:6
2016/2017 Season
No Data Available
3
Played
1.33
PPG
33.3%
Win Rate
-1
Goal Diff
1W 1D 0L |
2:3
2015/2016 Season
No Data Available
3
Played
1
PPG
33.3%
Win Rate
0
Goal Diff
1W 0D 0L |
5:5
Performance Trends
Declining
Frequently Asked Questions about Italy vs Saudi Arabia
The final score was Italy 2 - 1 Saudi Arabia.
This match is part of the Friendlies (2018 season, Friendlies 1).