Wednesday , 30 September 2026

ACF Fiorentina vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2022-23
ACF Fiorentina
1 – 1
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sun 19 Feb 2023 · 14:00 UTC Artemio Franchi, Firenze HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 27' Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro
Y 45' Ardian Ismajli
Y 60' Liberato Cacace
Y 64' Tommaso Baldanzi
Lucas Martinez 70' Y
Y 74' Filippo Bandinelli

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Emanuele Prenna
  • Referee Luigi Rossi
  • Referee Alessandro Prontera
  • Referee Matteo Marchetti (Italy)
  • Referee Francesco Forneau
  • Referee Luca Zufferli (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
2023-02-19 ACF Fiorentina 1–1 Empoli FC 2022-08-21 Empoli FC 0–0 ACF Fiorentina 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

Recent Form

ACF Fiorentina
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb Empoli FC H 1–1 D
12 Feb Juventus FC A 0–1 L
05 Feb Bologna FC 1909 H 1–2 L
29 Jan SS Lazio A 1–1 D
21 Jan Torino FC H 0–1 L
15 Jan AS Roma A 0–2 L
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb ACF Fiorentina A 1–1 D
11 Feb Spezia Calcio H 2–2 D
04 Feb AS Roma A 0–2 L
28 Jan Torino FC H 2–2 D
23 Jan FC Internazionale Milano A 1–0 W
16 Jan UC Sampdoria H 1–0 W

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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against ACF Fiorentina and Empoli FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Empoli FC have won 234 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' ACF Fiorentina are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's shape.
  • 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' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' ACF Fiorentina are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
  • 27' Controversy at the stadium! Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 29' What a strike from Nicolo Cambiaghi! The score is 0-1.
  • 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
  • 39' The supporters are chanting for Igor. He replaces Nikola Milenkovic on 39 minute.
  • 40' The supporters are chanting for Igor. He replaces Nikola Milenkovic on 40 minute.
  • 43' A stunning finish from Francesco Caputo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ardian Ismajli.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Riccardo Saponara as he leaves the pitch. Jonathan Ikone steps in for ACF Fiorentina.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both ACF Fiorentina and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 59' Martin Satriano is replacing Nicolo Cambiaghi for the Empoli FC side.
  • 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liberato Cacace on 60.
  • 64' Tommaso Baldanzi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 64.
  • 69' Giacomo Bonaventura is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sofyan Amrabat at the 69 minute mark.
  • 70' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lucas Martinez.
  • 72' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro is withdrawn and Liam Henderson gets his opportunity.
  • 74' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Filippo Bandinelli.
  • 79' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Alberto Grassi. He replaces Filippo Bandinelli on 84 minute.
  • 85' Arthur Cabral doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 90' It is a cagey affair so far. ACF Fiorentina in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
  • The final score is 1-1.

Lineups

ACF Fiorentina Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincenzo Italiano

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paolo Zanetti

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Francesco Caputo 2
Lucas Beltran 1
Filippo Bandinelli 1
Jacopo Fazzini 1
Andrea Pinamonti 1
Yacine Adli 1
Dusan Vlahovic 1
Rolando Mandragora 1

Head to Head

2023-02-19 ACF Fiorentina 1–1 Empoli FC 2022-08-21 Empoli FC 0–0 ACF Fiorentina 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

ACF Fiorentina Form

2023-02-19 ACF Fiorentina 1–1 Empoli FC D 2023-02-12 Juventus FC 1–0 ACF Fiorentina L 2023-02-05 ACF Fiorentina 1–2 Bologna FC 1909 L 2023-01-29 SS Lazio 1–1 ACF Fiorentina D 2023-01-21 ACF Fiorentina 0–1 Torino FC L 2023-01-15 AS Roma 2–0 ACF Fiorentina L

Empoli FC Form

2023-02-19 ACF Fiorentina 1–1 Empoli FC D 2023-02-11 Empoli FC 2–2 Spezia Calcio D 2023-02-04 AS Roma 2–0 Empoli FC L 2023-01-28 Empoli FC 2–2 Torino FC D 2023-01-23 FC Internazionale Milano 0–1 Empoli FC W 2023-01-16 Empoli FC 1–0 UC Sampdoria W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.06 ACF Fiorentina xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: ACF Fiorentina or Draw 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
ACF Fiorentina36% Draw32% Empoli FC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: Yes — both scored

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
68%
Draw or Empoli FC
64%
ACF Fiorentina or Empoli FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
ACF Fiorentina24% Draw54% Empoli FC22%
Actual: Empoli FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
3 – 0
2.4%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — ACF Fiorentina

Handicap ACF Fiorentina covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 21% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

ACF Fiorentina keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

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