ItalyMatches analysed: 942023–2026Simone Sozza: referee stats
Simone Sozza (Italy) has shown 4.40 cards per game in 94 analysed matches — +0% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
Average · +0%Upcoming matches with Simone Sozza
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept 18:45 | Venezia – LazioSerie A | 4.23.9 | 59%54% | 41%36% | 73% | 18% | 15% |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 1334 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Simone Sozza by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 46 | 4.13 | 4.09 | +1% | 41% | 20% |
| Serie B | 17 | 5.29 | 5.14 | +2% | 18% | 12% |
| UEFA Europa League | 12 | 5.08 | 4.43 | +8% | 67% | 25% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 7 | 3.57 | 4.72 | −11% | 29% | 0% |
| UEFA Champions League | 6 | 4.83 | 4.07 | +7% | 33% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 2 | 1.00 | 3.60 | −10% | 0% | 50% |
 Super League 1 | 2 | 4.50 | 5.53 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 | 5.00 | 4.77 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
 1. Division | 1 | 3.00 | 4.88 | −4% | 100% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Simone Sozza
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 8 Sept | Borussia Dortmund – VillarrealUEFA Champions League | 3:2 | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Inter – NapoliSerie A | 3:2 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Thu 27 Aug | FC Iberia 1999 – JagielloniaUEFA Europa League | 1:2 | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Thu 13 Aug | Anderlecht – PAOKUEFA Europa League | 3:2 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Sun 24 May | Hellas Verona – AS RomaSerie A | 0:2 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | Genoa – AC MilanSerie A | 1:2 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Fri 8 May | Catanzaro – BariSerie B | 2:3 | 2 | 25 | 1 |
| Sun 3 May | PAOK – Olympiakos PiraeusSuper League 1 | 3:1 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | AC Milan – JuventusSerie A | 0:0 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 10 Apr | Frosinone – PalermoSerie B | 1:1 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 5 Apr | Inter – AS RomaSerie A | 5:2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | Virtus Entella – ReggianaSerie B | 3:0 | 9 | 38 | 0 |
| Thu 19 Mar | AEK Athens FC – CeljeUEFA Europa Conference League | 0:2 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Mar | Lecce – CremoneseSerie A | 2:1 | 6 | 46 | 1 |
| Sun 1 Mar | AS Roma – JuventusSerie A | 3:3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Simone Sozza give per game?
On average 4.40 cards per game in 94 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.41).
Is Simone Sozza a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Simone Sozza officiates, the card count is +0% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.
How often do matches with Simone Sozza go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 45% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 64%. Both teams were booked in 87%.
Does Simone Sozza give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 37% of matches refereed by Simone Sozza.
Which match will Simone Sozza referee next?
Venezia – Lazio (Serie A) on 19.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.