Wednesday , 30 September 2026

ACF Fiorentina vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2023-24
ACF Fiorentina
0 – 2
Full Time
Empoli FC
Mon 23 Oct 2023 · 18:45 UTC Artemio Franchi, Firenze HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 21' Francesco Caputo
0–2 81' Emmanuel Gyasi
Y 52' Sebastian Walukiewicz
Y 71' Matteo Cancellieri
Lucas Beltran 77' Y
Y 79' Jacopo Fazzini

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Federico Dionisi
  • Assistant 1 Stefano Del Giovane
  • Assistant 2 Mattia Politi (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
2023-10-23 ACF Fiorentina 0–2 Empoli FC 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

Recent Form

ACF Fiorentina
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Empoli FC H 0–2 L
08 Oct SSC Napoli A 3–1 W
02 Oct Cagliari Calcio H 3–0 W
28 Sep Frosinone Calcio A 1–1 D
24 Sep Udinese Calcio A 2–0 W
17 Sep Atalanta BC H 3–2 W
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct ACF Fiorentina A 2–0 W
06 Oct Udinese Calcio H 0–0 D
01 Oct Bologna FC 1909 A 0–3 L
27 Sep US Salernitana 1919 H 1–0 W
24 Sep FC Internazionale Milano H 0–1 L
17 Sep AS Roma A 0–7 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and ACF Fiorentina launch into their encounter with Empoli FC.
  • 5' Empoli FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' Emmanuel Gyasi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' ACF Fiorentina currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sebastian Walukiewicz suffering a number of foals already.
  • 21' Empoli FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Francesco Caputo on 21.
  • 26' 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.
  • 31' ACF Fiorentina are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
  • 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. ACF Fiorentina and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' What composure from Francesco Caputo! The Italy international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 46' Josip Brekalo makes way for Riccardo Sottil at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from ACF Fiorentina.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tommaso Baldanzi made 383 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 52' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 52.
  • 57' 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.
  • 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Razvan Marin as he leaves the pitch. Jacopo Fazzini steps in for Empoli FC.
  • 67' Mattia Destro gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Francesco Caputo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 71' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 71.
  • 73' Lucas Beltran has so much to prove this time. He replaces M'Bala Nzola on 73 minute.
  • 77' It’s a booking for ACF Fiorentina player. Lucas Beltran gets a Yellow card.
  • 78' Emmanuel Gyasi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matteo Cancellieri at the 78 minute mark.
  • 79' Poor challenge from Jacopo Fazzini. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 81' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Emmanuel Gyasi makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 82' The ACF Fiorentina manager makes a substitution. Arthur departs to be replaced by Christian Kouame.
  • 83' Simone Bastoni is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liberato Cacace at the 83 minute mark.
  • 84' The whistle greets Nicolo Cambiaghi as he departs to be replaced by Tommaso Baldanzi.
  • 89' Simone Bastoni has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 228 appearances.
  • ACF Fiorentina will have plenty to reflect on. Empoli FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

ACF Fiorentina Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincenzo Italiano

Empoli FC Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Francesco Caputo 2
Emmanuel Gyasi 1
Kevin Mirallas 1
M'Baye Niang 1
Diego Farias 1
Lucas Beltran 1
Filippo Bandinelli 1
Jacopo Fazzini 1

Head to Head

2023-10-23 ACF Fiorentina 0–2 Empoli FC 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

ACF Fiorentina Form

2023-10-23 ACF Fiorentina 0–2 Empoli FC L 2023-10-08 SSC Napoli 1–3 ACF Fiorentina W 2023-10-02 ACF Fiorentina 3–0 Cagliari Calcio W 2023-09-28 Frosinone Calcio 1–1 ACF Fiorentina D 2023-09-24 Udinese Calcio 0–2 ACF Fiorentina W 2023-09-17 ACF Fiorentina 3–2 Atalanta BC W

Empoli FC Form

2023-10-23 ACF Fiorentina 0–2 Empoli FC W 2023-10-06 Empoli FC 0–0 Udinese Calcio D 2023-10-01 Bologna FC 1909 3–0 Empoli FC L 2023-09-27 Empoli FC 1–0 US Salernitana 1919 W 2023-09-24 Empoli FC 0–1 FC Internazionale Milano L 2023-09-17 AS Roma 7–0 Empoli FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43 ACF Fiorentina xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: ACF Fiorentina or Draw 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
ACF Fiorentina43% Draw29% Empoli FC28%
Actual: Empoli FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

ACF Fiorentina or Draw
72%
Draw or Empoli FC
57%
ACF Fiorentina or Empoli FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
ACF Fiorentina31% Draw48% Empoli FC21%
Actual: Empoli FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — ACF Fiorentina

Handicap ACF Fiorentina covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 22% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

ACF Fiorentina keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✗

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