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AC Monza vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2023-24
2 0
Full Time
Sat 26 Aug 2023 · 16:30 UTC Stadio Brianteo 8,155 HT 45' · FT 45'
Andrea Colpani 45' 1–0
Andrea Colpani 53' 2–0

Overview

Match Preview

AC Monza vs Empoli FCSerie A at Stadio Brianteo.

Match Details

  • Referee Gianluca Aureliano
  • Assistant 1 Davide Imperiale
  • Assistant 2 Marco D'Ascanio (Italy)

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Empoli FC H 2–0 W
19 Aug FC Internazionale Milano A 0–2 L
04 Jun Atalanta BC A 2–5 L
28 May US Lecce H 0–1 L
19 May US Sassuolo Calcio A 2–1 W
14 May SSC Napoli H 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug AC Monza A 0–2 L
19 Aug Hellas Verona FC H 0–1 L
03 Jun SS Lazio H 0–2 L
28 May Hellas Verona FC A 1–1 D
22 May Juventus FC H 4–1 W
15 May UC Sampdoria A 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stadio Brianteo. AC Monza are looking to make home advantage count against Empoli FC.
  • 1' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Tommaso Baldanzi gets a Yellow card.
  • 6' AC Monza are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 8' A meaty challenge results in booking for Armando Izzo on 8.
  • 9' Armando Izzo picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 14' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 19' AC Monza is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 34' AC Monza are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
  • 39' 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.
  • 44' AC Monza started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
  • 45' What a moment for Andrea Colpani! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Matteo Cancellieri is replaced by Jacopo Fazzini.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AC Monza and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 53' Andrea Colpani does the damage! The net is bulging and AC Monza surge ahead!
  • 54' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Emmanuel Gyasi is replaced by Nicolo Cambiaghi on 54 minute.
  • 55' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Emmanuel Gyasi departs to be replaced by Giuseppe Pezzella.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at Stadio Brianteo. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nicolo Cambiaghi made 525 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Armando Izzo as he leaves the pitch. Danilo D'Ambrosio steps in for AC Monza.
  • 71' Time for substitution for AC Monza. Armando Izzo is replaced by Mirko Maric.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Roberto Piccoli. He replaces Razvan Marin on 73 minute.
  • 74' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Francesco Caputo is replaced by Roberto Piccoli on 74 minute.
  • 79' Stiven Shpendi, a Albania , has 4 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Samuele Vignato. He replaces Samuele Birindelli on 82 minute.
  • 87' Samuele Perisan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 88' Another change for AC Monza made on 88 minute. Andrea Colpani leaves to be changed by Valentin Carboni.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Nicolas Haas. He receives a Yellow card.
  • Full Time. AC Monza beats Empoli FC

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37 AC Monza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AC Monza51% Draw28% Empoli FC21%
Actual: AC Monza win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

AC Monza or Draw
80%
Draw or Empoli FC
49%
AC Monza or Empoli FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AC Monza33% Draw52% Empoli FC15%
Actual: AC Monza win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.6%
0 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.7%

Asian Handicap — AC Monza

Handicap AC Monza covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 9% 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% 76%
-1 24% 25% 51%
-0.5 49% 51%
+0.5 80% 20%
+1 80% 14% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

AC Monza keeps clean sheet
46%
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
26%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.