Empoli FC vs AC Monza, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Antonio Giua
- Assistant 1 Filippo Meli
- Assistant 2 Stefano Alassio
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | AC Monza | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Hellas Verona FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Jan | AC Milan | H | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Dec | Cagliari Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | SS Lazio | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Torino FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Empoli FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Jan | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–5 | L |
| 06 Jan | Frosinone Calcio | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | SSC Napoli | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | ACF Fiorentina | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Dec | AC Milan | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Empoli FC get us underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- 5' Armando Izzo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 428 appearances.
- 10' AC Monza have won 135 goals from 152 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 13' GOAL! Szymon Zurkowski scores on 13.
- 18' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lorenzo Colombo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AC Monza.
- 23' Razvan Marin is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AC Monza tonight.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bartosz Bereszynski made 111 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 33' AC Monza are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 38' Szymon Zurkowski doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Warren Bondo gets the nod from AC Monza. He replaces Roberto Gagliardini and will look to change the dynamic.
- 49' A moment of madness from Bartosz Bereszynski on 49 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' AC Monza fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Bartosz Bereszynski exits the field as Liberato Cacace enters on 60.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Youssef Maleh. He replaces Razvan Marin on 61 minute.
- 66' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Empoli FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 67' Valentin Carboni has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pedro Pereira on 67 minute.
- 68' The crowd applauds Alberto Cerri as he leaves the pitch. Stiven Shpendi steps in for Empoli FC.
- 70' It’s a booking for AC Monza player. Luca Caldirola gets a Yellow card.
- 72' AC Monza player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 73' Goal! Szymon Zurkowski scores his 11 goal in 4 matches.
- 76' Daniel Maldini has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andrea Colpani on 76 minute.
- 81' The travelling AC Monza supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Nicolo Cambiaghi is replaced by Jacopo Fazzini.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Pablo Mari argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The points are shared — Empoli FC 3-0 AC Monza. Honours even.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
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–
Alberto Cerri ↓ Stiven Shpendi 68'
- 33
- 19
- 25
- 5
-
18
Razvan Marin ↓ Youssef Maleh 61'
- 34
- –
- 28
- 4
- 11
Bench
- 1
-
13
Liberato Cacace ↑ 60'
- 35
-
29
Youssef Maleh ↑ 61'
-
21
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 86'
- 38
- 12
-
7
Stiven Shpendi ↑ 68'
- 2
- 31
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
AC Monza Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 5
- 47
- 22
-
28
Andrea Colpani ↓ Daniel Maldini 76'
- 32
- 4
- 6
- 13
-
9
Lorenzo Colombo ↓ Mirko Maric 46'
- 23
- 77
Bench
- 2
- 18
-
33
Danilo D'Ambrosio ↑ 46'
- 66
-
24
Mirko Maric ↑ 46'
-
27
Daniel Maldini ↑ 76'
- 44
-
38
Warren Bondo ↑ 46'
- 84
-
21
Valentin Carboni ↑ 67'
- 61
- 8
- 62
Coach
Raffaele Palladino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Szymon Zurkowski | 3 |
| Martin Satriano | 2 |
| Andrea Colpani | 2 |
| Stiven Shpendi | 2 |
| Nicolas Haas | 1 |
| Samuele Birindelli | 1 |
| Armando Izzo | 1 |
| Patrick Ciurria | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.44
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
AC Monza xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
Empoli FC or Draw
74%
Draw or AC Monza
54%
Empoli FC or AC Monza
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | AC Monza covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
AC Monza keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.