Alessio Dionisi
105 matches · 21 Sep 2021 – 12 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.13points per game
31-26-48won · drawn · lost
+0.9points vs expected
30%came back when trailing (69)
52%held the lead when ahead (60)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 105 | 31 | 26 | 48 | 1.13 | 1.39 | 1.76 | 1.08 | 1.78 | 46% | 48% | 23.4 | 26.3 | 0.26 | 0.47 |
| Home | 53 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 1.32 | 1.40 | 1.55 | 1.14 | 1.52 | 53% | 50% | 24.1 | 21.2 | 0.28 | 0.47 |
| Away | 52 | 12 | 13 | 27 | 0.94 | 1.38 | 1.98 | 0.98 | 2.11 | 38% | 45% | 22.6 | 31.6 | 0.23 | 0.46 |
10 matches · 17 Feb 2024 – 12 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
0.80points per game
2-2-6won · drawn · lost
+0.9points vs expected
14%came back when trailing (7)
40%held the lead when ahead (5)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 2.10 | 1.08 | 1.78 | 40% | 25% | 12.0 | 42.8 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| Home | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.17 | 1.50 | 2.33 | 1.14 | 1.52 | 50% | 33% | 18.7 | 37.3 | 0.50 | 0.17 |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 1.75 | 0.98 | 2.11 | 25% | 0% | 2.0 | 51.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
7 matches · 16 Aug 2026 – 12 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.14points per game
2-2-3won · drawn · lost
+0.9points vs expected
25%came back when trailing (4)
50%held the lead when ahead (4)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.14 | 1.00 | 1.29 | 1.17 | 1.78 | 43% | 33% | 15.4 | 35.0 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Home | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.32 | 1.52 | 50% | 50% | 25.0 | 27.3 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 1.33 | 0.98 | 2.11 | 33% | 0% | 2.7 | 45.3 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
7 matches · 16 Aug 2026 – 12 Sep 2026 · usually 4-2-3-1
1.14points per game
2-2-3won · drawn · lost
+0.9points vs expected
25%came back when trailing (4)
50%held the lead when ahead (4)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.14 | 1.00 | 1.29 | 1.17 | 1.78 | 43% | 33% | 15.4 | 35.0 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Home | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.32 | 1.52 | 50% | 50% | 25.0 | 27.3 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 1.33 | 0.98 | 2.11 | 33% | 0% | 2.7 | 45.3 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Style vs Serie A peers (5-year window · 105 matches · 50 peers)
| Metric | Coach | vs peers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.13 | -0.13 | |
| xG difference / match | -0.60 | -0.85 | |
| Possession % | 49.2 | +0.09 | |
| Shots / match | 13.6 | +0.60 | |
| Open-play share of xG | 78% | +0.81 | + = open play, − = set pieces |
| Tackles + interceptions | 20.8 | -1.48 | |
| Fouls / match | 11.3 | -1.10 | |
| Cards / match | 2.45 | -0.34 | |
| Came back when trailing | 30% | -0.03 | of matches trailed |
| Held lead when ahead | 52% | -0.36 | of matches led |
| Substitutions / match | 4.52 | -0.35 | |
| First substitution (min) | 54.8 | +0.10 | + = later |
| Changes shape between games | 22% | -0.68 |
- Usual shape
- 4-2-3-1 (3 shapes used)
- First sub when trailing
- 50.2'
- First sub when leading
- 58.3'
- Makes a change before 60'
- 55% of matches
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 52 | 50% | 16 | 12 | 24 | 1.15 | -0.72 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| 4-3-3 | 51 | 49% | 14 | 14 | 23 | 1.10 | – | 02 Oct 2023 |
| 4-1-4-1 | 2 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | +0.09 | 08 Sep 2026 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 9 | 90% | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.56 | -0.72 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| 4-1-4-1 | 1 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | +0.09 | 08 Sep 2026 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 6 | 86% | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.83 | -0.72 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| 4-1-4-1 | 1 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | +0.09 | 08 Sep 2026 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2-3-1 usual | 6 | 86% | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.83 | -0.72 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| 4-1-4-1 | 1 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | +0.09 | 08 Sep 2026 |
4 clubs · match figures cover the last five years
| Club | From | To | P | W-D-L | PPG | vs xPts | First 10 | Predecessor | Bounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford current |
Jun 2026 | – (to Jun 2028) | 7 | 2-2-3 | 1.14 | +0.9 | 1.14 | 0.50 | +0.64 |
 Empoli |
Oct 2025 | Mar 2026 | 0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | – |
 Palermo |
Jul 2024 | Jun 2025 | 0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | – |
 Sassuolo |
Jul 2021 | Feb 2024 | 98 | 29-24-45 | 1.13 | – | 1.40 | – | – |
| Date | Comp | Opponent | Score | xG | Shape | Subs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2026 | UK CHAMP | v STK | 1–2 L | 0.43 · 1.53 | 4-2-3-1 | 4 (first 42') | |
| 08 Sep 2026 | UK CHAMP | v PNE | 2–1 W | 2.02 · 1.93 | 4-1-4-1 | 5 (first 46') | came back |
| 05 Sep 2026 | UK CHAMP | at WBA | 0–1 L | 1.26 · 1.43 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 46') | |
| 01 Sep 2026 | UK CHAMP | at SWA | 0–2 L | 1.11 · 3.08 | 4-2-3-1 | 4 (first 31') | |
| 29 Aug 2026 | UK CHAMP | v WHU | 1–1 D | 1.61 · 1.07 | 4-2-3-1 | 4 (first 60') | dropped lead |
| 22 Aug 2026 | UK CHAMP | at WXH | 1–1 D | 0.55 · 1.83 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 45') | dropped lead |
| 16 Aug 2026 | UK CHAMP | v SOU | 2–1 W | 1.24 · 1.56 | 4-2-3-1 | 5 (first 24') |