Empoli FC vs AC Milan, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Paolo Mazzoleni
- Referee Mauro Galetto
- Referee Valerio Marini
- Referee Niccolo Pagliardini
- Referee Salvatore Affatato
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | AC Milan | H | 2–4 | L |
| 19 Dec | Spezia Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | SSC Napoli | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | Udinese Calcio | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Torino FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Nov | ACF Fiorentina | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Empoli FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 19 Dec | SSC Napoli | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Dec | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Genoa CFC | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Empoli FC and AC Milan is underway.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' A quiet spell here at Stadio Carlo Castellani. AC Milan seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 12' AC Milan is taking the lead after the goal scored by Franck Kessie on 12.
- 17' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 18' The deadlock is broken! Nedim Bajrami gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
- 23' With 1 assists to his name this season, Pierre Kalulu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
- 28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AC Milan that had 515 games and scored 600 goals.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and AC Milan are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 39' Sandro Tonali catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 39.
- 42' GOAL! Franck Kessie fires home to make it 1-2!
- 46' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Petar Stojanovic is replaced by Riccardo Marchizza.
- 51' Tiemoue Bakayoko has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Simone Romagnoli will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' A goal from the Italy international Alessandro Florenzi! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-3!
- 64' The whistle greets Alessandro Florenzi as he departs to be replaced by Pierre Kalulu.
- 65' AC Milan ring the changes. Sandro Tonali has done his job and it is now time for Tiemoue Bakayoko to step up.
- 68' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Patrick Cutrone is replaced by Andrea La Mantia.
- 69' A stunning finish from Theo Hernandez — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 74' It looks like no one’s ball. AC Milan is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 79' The 36-year-old Simone Romagnoli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ismael Bennacer.
- 81' Another substitution for AC Milan to replace Ismael Bennacer by Rade Krunic on 81 minute.
- 84' Andrea Pinamonti has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
- 85' Empoli FC ring the changes. Samuele Ricci has done his job and it is now time for Leo Stulac to step up.
- 90' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 90.
- Another three points for AC Milan.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 8
- 33
- 9
- 6
- 99
- 30
- 27
-
28
Samuele Ricci ↓ Leo Stulac 85'
- 10
- 65
Bench
-
3
Riccardo Marchizza ↑ 46'
- 26
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 68'
- 11
-
5
Leo Stulac ↑ 85'
- 7
-
19
Andrea La Mantia ↑ 68'
- 1
- 42
- 22
-
23
Kristjan Asllani ↑ 85'
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
AC Milan Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 23
- 16
- 19
- 25
- 13
- 79
- 8
-
4
Ismael Bennacer ↓ Rade Krunic 81'
- 56
-
30
Junior Messias ↓ Brahim Diaz 81'
Bench
-
10
Brahim Diaz ↑ 81'
- 5
- 1
- 83
-
41
Tiemoue Bakayoko ↑ 64'
- 7
-
33
Rade Krunic ↑ 81'
- 46
-
20
Pierre Kalulu ↑ 64'
- 27
Coach
Stefano Pioli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Franck Kessie | 3 |
| Rafael Leao | 2 |
| Olivier Giroud | 2 |
| Nedim Bajrami | 2 |
| Tijjani Reijnders | 2 |
| Santiago Gimenez | 1 |
| Leonardo Capezzi | 1 |
| Pierre Kalulu | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
AC Milan xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or AC Milan 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Milan win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
60%
Draw or AC Milan
67%
Empoli FC or AC Milan
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AC Milan win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | AC Milan covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
AC Milan keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.