Wednesday , 30 September 2026

ACF Fiorentina vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
ACF Fiorentina
1 – 0
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sun 3 Apr 2022 · 10:30 UTC Artemio Franchi, Firenze HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Sebastiano Luperto
Lucas Torreira 56' Y
R 57' Sebastiano Luperto
Y 81' Ardian Ismajli

Overview

Match Preview

ACF Fiorentina vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Artemio Franchi, Firenze.

Match Details

  • Referee Fabio Maresca
  • Referee Alessandro Giallatini
  • Referee Rodolfo Di Vuolo
  • Referee Luca Massimi
  • Referee Andrea Zingarelli
  • Referee Francesco Meraviglia (Italy)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AS Roma 5 13
2 FC Internazionale Milano 5 13
3 SS Lazio 5 13
4 Cagliari Calcio 5 12
5 AC Milan 5 11
6 Frosinone Calcio 5 10
7 Juventus FC 5 10
8 Como 1907 5 10
9 SSC Napoli 5 7
10 US Sassuolo Calcio 5 7
11 Atalanta BC 5 6
12 US Lecce 5 6
13 Udinese Calcio 5 4
14 Torino FC 5 4
15 Parma Calcio 1913 5 4
16 AC Monza 5 4
17 ACF Fiorentina 5 4
18 Bologna FC 1909 5 2
19 Genoa CFC 5 1
20 Venezia FC 5 0

Head-to-Head

4
9
5
ACF Fiorentina 18 games · Avg 1.8 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-03 ACF Fiorentina 1–0 Empoli FC 2021-11-27 Empoli FC 2–1 ACF Fiorentina 2019-05-05 Empoli FC 1–0 ACF Fiorentina 2018-12-16 ACF Fiorentina 3–1 Empoli FC 2018-05-06 ACF Fiorentina 2–3 Empoli FC

Recent Form

ACF Fiorentina
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Empoli FC H 1–0 W
19 Mar FC Internazionale Milano A 1–1 D
13 Mar Bologna FC 1909 H 1–0 W
06 Mar Hellas Verona FC H 1–1 D
26 Feb US Sassuolo Calcio A 1–2 L
20 Feb Atalanta BC H 1–0 W
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr ACF Fiorentina A 0–1 L
20 Mar Hellas Verona FC H 1–1 D
12 Mar AC Milan A 0–1 L
06 Mar Genoa CFC A 0–0 D
26 Feb Juventus FC H 2–3 L
19 Feb UC Sampdoria A 0–2 L

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
28% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
ACF Fiorentina this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

ACF Fiorentina
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/4
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

ACF Fiorentina
Franco Mastantuono 3 G
Mateo Pellegrino 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between ACF Fiorentina and Empoli FC is underway.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His ACF Fiorentina side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Artemio Franchi, Firenze. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 25' Lucas Torreira needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
  • 28' Ardian Ismajli gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Lorenzo Tonelli and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 38' Mattia Viti has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 39' A stunning finish from Federico Di Francesco — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 44' The 29-year-old Ardian Ismajli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Sebastiano Luperto argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 50' Empoli FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 56' A moment of madness from Lucas Torreira on 56 minutes earns him a Yellow card. ACF Fiorentina will be frustrated.
  • 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Sebastiano Luperto.
  • 58' What a strike from Nicolas Gonzalez! The score is 1-1.
  • 61' The whistle greets Liam Henderson as he departs to be replaced by Patrick Cutrone.
  • 62' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Liam Henderson is withdrawn and Patrick Cutrone gets his opportunity.
  • 67' The travelling Empoli FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 71' A change in the ACF Fiorentina ranks — Lucas Torreira exits the field as Sofyan Amrabat enters on 71.
  • 76' ACF Fiorentina are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 77' Riccardo Sottil is ready to make an impact after coming on for Riccardo Saponara at the 77 minute mark.
  • 81' Empoli FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 86' Another change for ACF Fiorentina made on 86 minute. Cristiano Biraghi leaves to be changed by Aleksa Terzic.
  • 87' Time for substitution for ACF Fiorentina. Nicolas Gonzalez is replaced by Jose Callejon.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

ACF Fiorentina Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincenzo Italiano

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Francesco Caputo 2
Federico Di Francesco 1
Nicolas Gonzalez 1
Rade Krunic 1
Nicolo Cambiaghi 1
Bryan Dabo 1
Arthur Cabral 1
Giovanni Simeone 1

Head to Head

2022-04-03 ACF Fiorentina 1–0 Empoli FC 2021-11-27 Empoli FC 2–1 ACF Fiorentina 2019-05-05 Empoli FC 1–0 ACF Fiorentina 2018-12-16 ACF Fiorentina 3–1 Empoli FC 2018-05-06 ACF Fiorentina 2–3 Empoli FC

ACF Fiorentina Form

2022-04-03 ACF Fiorentina 1–0 Empoli FC W 2022-03-19 FC Internazionale Milano 1–1 ACF Fiorentina D 2022-03-13 ACF Fiorentina 1–0 Bologna FC 1909 W 2022-03-06 ACF Fiorentina 1–1 Hellas Verona FC D 2022-02-26 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–1 ACF Fiorentina L 2022-02-20 ACF Fiorentina 1–0 Atalanta BC W

Empoli FC Form

2022-04-03 ACF Fiorentina 1–0 Empoli FC L 2022-03-20 Empoli FC 1–1 Hellas Verona FC D 2022-03-12 AC Milan 1–0 Empoli FC L 2022-03-06 Genoa CFC 0–0 Empoli FC D 2022-02-26 Empoli FC 2–3 Juventus FC L 2022-02-19 UC Sampdoria 2–0 Empoli FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.24 ACF Fiorentina xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
ACF Fiorentina48% Draw30% Empoli FC22%
Actual: ACF Fiorentina win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

ACF Fiorentina or Draw
77%
Draw or Empoli FC
52%
ACF Fiorentina or Empoli FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
ACF Fiorentina30% Draw53% Empoli FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
1.5%

Asian Handicap — ACF Fiorentina

Handicap ACF Fiorentina covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 24% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

ACF Fiorentina keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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