Empoli FC vs AC Chievo Verona, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Empoli FC vs AC Chievo Verona — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AC Chievo Verona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Daniele Doveri
- Referee Stefano Liberti
- Referee Antonio Rapuano
- Referee Enrico Caliari
5 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | AC Chievo Verona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Jan | Genoa CFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Torino FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | UC Sampdoria | H | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Empoli FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jan | ACF Fiorentina | H | 3–4 | L |
| 21 Jan | Juventus FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Frosinone Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | UC Sampdoria | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Empoli FC to score. At the same time, AC Chievo Verona does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and AC Chievo Verona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The referee calls foul for Pawel Jaroszynski. He receives a Yellow card.
- 29' The crowd applauds Sergio Pellissier as he leaves the pitch. Filip Dordevic steps in for AC Chievo Verona.
- 31' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Emanuele Giaccherini makes it 0-1.
- 36' The 33-year-old Rade Krunic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' It looks surprising Empoli FC does not make any changes. Luca Rossettini has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' A stunning finish from Mariusz Stepinski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' GOAL! Mariusz Stepinski scores on 45.
- 47' The Italy Francesco Caputo breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-3!
- 52' Francesco Caputo doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giuseppe Iachini will be considering his options from the bench.
- 58' Dimitri Oberlin gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Diego Farias and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' AC Chievo Verona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 68' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 73 minutes.
- 78' 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.
- 82' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Rade Krunic is withdrawn and Levan Mchedlidze gets his opportunity.
- 83' The whistle greets Pawel Jaroszynski as he departs to be replaced by Nicolas Frey.
- 88' Nicolas Frey is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 90' Federico Barba is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Diego Farias ↓ Dimitri Oberlin 58'
- 26
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 2
-
33
Rade Krunic ↓ Levan Mchedlidze 82'
- 8
- 10
- 11
- 32
Bench
- 21
- 6
- 34
- 39
- 13
- 18
- 22
- 4
-
7
Levan Mchedlidze ↑ 82'
- 48
- 43
-
37
Dimitri Oberlin ↑ 58'
Coach
Giuseppe Iachini
AC Chievo Verona Lineups
Starting XI
- 70
- 14
- 44
- 56
- 4
- 17
- 31
- 9
- 15
-
13
Sofian Kiyine ↓ Assane Diousse 58'
- 5
Bench
-
6
Nicolas Frey ↑ 83'
- 7
- 2
-
8
Assane Diousse ↑ 58'
- 12
- 10
- 69
- 55
-
20
Filip Dordevic ↑ 29'
- 3
- 1
- 21
Coach
Domenico Di Carlo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Francesco Caputo | 3 |
| Mariusz Stepinski | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
| Emanuele Giaccherini | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
AC Chievo Verona Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
AC Chievo Verona xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or AC Chievo Verona 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
69%
Draw or AC Chievo Verona
59%
Empoli FC or AC Chievo Verona
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AC Chievo Verona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | AC Chievo Verona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
AC Chievo Verona keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.