AC Monza vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Livio Marinelli
- Assistant 1 Valerio Colarossi
- Assistant 2 Valerio Vecchi
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Empoli FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 May | Udinese Calcio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | Atalanta BC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Apr | Juventus FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | SSC Napoli | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Apr | Venezia FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | AC Monza | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 May | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | SS Lazio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Apr | ACF Fiorentina | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Venezia FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | SSC Napoli | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! AC Monza welcome Empoli FC for this crunch clash at Stadio Brianteo.
- 5' AC Monza are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's 3-4-2-1 shape.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Roberto D'Aversa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' 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.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' 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.
- 30' What composure from Samuele Birindelli! The Italy international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Mattia Viti has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' AC Monza are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
- 46' Saba Goglichidze gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Luca Marianucci and will look to change the dynamic.
- 49' Lorenzo Colombo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
- 51' What a moment for Mattia Viti! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' The AC Monza manager makes a substitution. Tiago Palacios departs to be replaced by Luca Caldirola.
- 57' Time for substitution for AC Monza. Kevin Zeroli is replaced by Dany Mota Carvalho.
- 59' What composure from Semuel Pizzignacco! The Italy international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 64' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 70' Faustino Anjorin gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Sebastiano Esposito and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' AC Monza manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andrea Petagna is hanging Keita Balde on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' AC Monza currently sit 20 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 80' Alessandro Bianco makes way for Stefano Sensi at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from AC Monza.
- 83' Empoli FC make a change. Jacopo Fazzini trudges off to be replaced by Tyronne Ebuehi on 83 minutes.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Ardian Ismajli. He receives a card.
- The points are shared — AC Monza 1-3 Empoli FC. Honours even.
Lineups
AC Monza Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 21
-
17
Keita Balde ↓ Andrea Petagna 71'
- 10
- 19
- 44
- 42
-
22
Tiago Palacios ↓ Luca Caldirola 55'
- 77
- 18
- 7
- 2
Bench
-
5
Luca Caldirola ↑ 55'
- 11
-
47
Dany Mota Carvalho ↑ 57'
-
37
Andrea Petagna ↑ 71'
-
12
Stefano Sensi ↑ 80'
- 30
- 8
- 80
-
84
Patrick Ciurria ↑ 71'
- 3
- 57
- 69
- 52
- 55
Coach
Alessandro Nesta
Empoli FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 6
- 3
- 5
- 13
- 34
- 99
- 21
-
10
Jacopo Fazzini ↓ Tyronne Ebuehi 83'
- 23
- 11
- 35
Bench
- 7
- 22
- 1
- 98
-
24
Tyronne Ebuehi ↑ 83'
- 20
-
8
Faustino Anjorin ↑ 70'
-
29
Lorenzo Colombo ↑ 46'
- 17
- 12
-
2
Saba Goglichidze ↑ 46'
- 31
- 90
- 36
- 89
Coach
Roberto D'Aversa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Szymon Zurkowski | 3 |
| Martin Satriano | 2 |
| Andrea Colpani | 2 |
| Stiven Shpendi | 2 |
| Nicolas Haas | 1 |
| Samuele Birindelli | 1 |
| Armando Izzo | 1 |
| Patrick Ciurria | 1 |
Head to Head
AC Monza Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
AC Monza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
AC Monza or Empoli FC 71% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
AC Monza or Draw
59%
Draw or Empoli FC
70%
AC Monza or Empoli FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AC Monza win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
9%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — AC Monza
| Handicap | AC Monza covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
AC Monza keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.