Thursday , 2 July 2026

AS Roma vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
AS Roma
2 – 0
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sun 3 Oct 2021 · 16:00 UTC Stadio Olimpico, Rome HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 46' Samuele Ricci
Y 56' Nicolas Haas
Gianluca Mancini 57' Y
Nicolo Zaniolo 84' Y
Nicolo Zaniolo 85' Y
Y 90' Petar Stojanovic

Overview

Match Preview

AS Roma vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Olimpico, Rome.

Match Details

  • Referee Paolo Mazzoleni
  • Referee Stefano Alassio
  • Referee Damiano Di Iorio
  • Referee Giovanni Ayroldi
  • Referee Alessio Berti
  • Referee Luca Zufferli (Italy)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Internazionale Milano 38 87
2 SSC Napoli 38 76
3 AS Roma 38 73
4 Como 1907 38 71
5 AC Milan 38 70
6 Juventus FC 38 69
7 Atalanta BC 38 59
8 Bologna FC 1909 38 56
9 SS Lazio 38 54
10 Udinese Calcio 38 50
11 US Sassuolo Calcio 38 49
12 Parma Calcio 1913 38 45
13 Torino FC 38 45
14 Cagliari Calcio 38 43
15 ACF Fiorentina 38 42
16 Genoa CFC 38 41
17 US Lecce 38 38
18 US Cremonese 38 34
19 Hellas Verona FC 38 21
20 AC Pisa 1909 38 18

Head-to-Head

8
2
AS Roma 10 games · Avg 3.2 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-03 AS Roma 2–0 Empoli FC 2019-03-11 AS Roma 2–1 Empoli FC 2018-10-06 Empoli FC 0–2 AS Roma

Recent Form

AS Roma
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Oct Empoli FC H 2–0 W
26 Sep SS Lazio A 2–3 L
23 Sep Udinese Calcio H 1–0 W
19 Sep Hellas Verona FC A 2–3 L
12 Sep US Sassuolo Calcio H 2–1 W
29 Aug US Salernitana 1919 A 4–0 W
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Oct AS Roma A 0–2 L
26 Sep Bologna FC 1909 H 4–2 W
22 Sep Cagliari Calcio A 2–0 W
19 Sep UC Sampdoria H 0–3 L
11 Sep Venezia FC H 1–2 L
28 Aug Juventus FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. AS Roma get us underway at Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
  • 5' 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 Nicolo Zaniolo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. José Mourinho might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' The 27-year-old Andrea Pinamonti has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. AS Roma must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' Empoli FC ring the changes. Andrea Pinamonti has done his job and it is now time for Leonardo Mancuso to step up.
  • 30' Leonardo Mancuso is replacing Andrea Pinamonti for the Empoli FC side.
  • 35' Szymon Zurkowski has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rick Karsdorp is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
  • 42' Assisted by Henrikh Mkhitaryan with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lorenzo Pellegrini makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 46' Samuele Ricci was booked on 46.
  • 46' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Szymon Zurkowski by Nedim Bajrami on 46 minute.
  • 48' Henrikh Mkhitaryan is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 53' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nicolas Haas.
  • 57' Gianluca Mancini was booked on 57.
  • 62' Empoli FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 64' The AS Roma bench stirs into life. Ebrima Darboe is withdrawn and Bryan Cristante gets his opportunity.
  • 69' AS Roma currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 70' Patrick Cutrone has so much to prove this time. He replaces Federico Di Francesco on 70 minute.
  • 71' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Liam Henderson is withdrawn and Leo Stulac gets his opportunity.
  • 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AS Roma and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Nicolo Zaniolo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Matias Vina as he leaves the pitch. Riccardo Calafiori steps in for AS Roma.
  • 85' Poor challenge from Nicolo Zaniolo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' The AS Roma bench stirs into life. Chris Smalling is withdrawn and Roger Ibanez gets his opportunity.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Petar Stojanovic. He receives a Yellow card.
  • With this win, AS Roma is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

AS Roma Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach José Mourinho

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tammy Abraham 4
Paulo Dybala 3
Gianluca Mancini 2
Romelu Lukaku 1
Lorenzo Pellegrini 1
Renato Sanches 1
Bryan Cristante 1
Steven N'Zonzi 1

Head to Head

2021-10-03 AS Roma 2–0 Empoli FC 2019-03-11 AS Roma 2–1 Empoli FC 2018-10-06 Empoli FC 0–2 AS Roma

AS Roma Form

2021-10-03 AS Roma 2–0 Empoli FC W 2021-09-26 SS Lazio 3–2 AS Roma L 2021-09-23 AS Roma 1–0 Udinese Calcio W 2021-09-19 Hellas Verona FC 3–2 AS Roma L 2021-09-12 AS Roma 2–1 US Sassuolo Calcio W 2021-08-29 US Salernitana 1919 0–4 AS Roma W

Empoli FC Form

2021-10-03 AS Roma 2–0 Empoli FC L 2021-09-26 Empoli FC 4–2 Bologna FC 1909 W 2021-09-22 Cagliari Calcio 0–2 Empoli FC W 2021-09-19 Empoli FC 0–3 UC Sampdoria L 2021-09-11 Empoli FC 1–2 Venezia FC L 2021-08-28 Juventus FC 0–1 Empoli FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46 AS Roma xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AS Roma55% Draw27% Empoli FC18%
Actual: AS Roma win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

AS Roma or Draw
82%
Draw or Empoli FC
45%
AS Roma or Empoli FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AS Roma35% Draw51% Empoli FC14%
Actual: AS Roma win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2%

Asian Handicap — AS Roma

Handicap AS Roma covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 25% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

AS Roma keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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