AC Milan vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Stefano Liberti
- Referee Piero Giacomelli
- Referee Marco Piccinini
- Referee Daniele Minelli
- Referee Rodolfo Di Vuolo
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Empoli FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Atalanta BC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Cagliari Calcio | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | AS Roma | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | SSC Napoli | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jan | Genoa CFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | AC Milan | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | SS Lazio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | AC Chievo Verona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Jan | Genoa CFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' The 27-year-old Gianluigi Donnarumma has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. AC Milan in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
- 20' Frederic Veseli, a Albania , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Samu Castillejo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AC Milan.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 49' GOAL! Krzysztof Piatek scores on 49. Assisted by Hakan Calhanoglu
- 51' Franck Kessie does the damage! The net is bulging and AC Milan surge ahead!
- 55' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 55.
- 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giuseppe Iachini will be considering his options from the bench.
- 65' Empoli FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Salih Ucan. He replaces Afriyie Acquah on 66 minute.
- 67' Samu Castillejo makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and AC Milan are in front.
- 69' AC Milan manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fabio Borini is hanging Lucas Paqueta on the field on 69 minute.
- 71' AC Milan player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Marko Pajac. He replaces Manuel Pasqual on 74 minute.
- 79' Ismael Bennacer is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AC Milan so far.
- 80' The AC Milan bench stirs into life. Tiemoue Bakayoko is withdrawn and Lucas Biglia gets his opportunity.
- 85' Empoli FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 90' Empoli FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- With this win, AC Milan is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
AC Milan Lineups
Starting XI
-
39
Lucas Paqueta ↓ Fabio Borini 69'
- 99
- 13
- 12
- 68
- 22
- 79
- 10
-
14
Tiemoue Bakayoko ↓ Lucas Biglia 80'
- 7
- 19
Bench
- 90
- 20
- 2
- 18
-
21
Lucas Biglia ↑ 80'
- 4
-
63
Patrick Cutrone ↑ 69'
-
11
Fabio Borini ↑ 69'
- 93
- 16
- 23
- 35
Coach
Gennaro Gattuso
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 69
- 39
- 26
-
18
Afriyie Acquah ↓ Salih Ucan 66'
-
23
Manuel Pasqual C ↓ Marko Pajac 74'
- 5
- 2
- 33
- 10
- 11
Bench
-
6
Marko Pajac ↑ 74'
- 34
- 28
-
20
Antonio La Gumina ↑ 66'
- 1
- 22
- 8
- 4
- 32
-
48
Salih Ucan ↑ 66'
- 43
- 37
Coach
Giuseppe Iachini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Franck Kessie | 3 |
| Rafael Leao | 2 |
| Olivier Giroud | 2 |
| Nedim Bajrami | 2 |
| Tijjani Reijnders | 2 |
| Lucas Paqueta | 1 |
| Ante Rebic | 1 |
| Fabio Borini | 1 |
Head to Head
AC Milan Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.63
AC Milan xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
AC Milan to win 57% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Milan win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
AC Milan or Draw
82%
Draw or Empoli FC
43%
AC Milan or Empoli FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AC Milan win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
11%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — AC Milan
| Handicap | AC Milan covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 25% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AC Milan keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.