Empoli FC vs AC Monza, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Michael Fabbri
- Assistant 1 Vittorio Di Gioia
- Assistant 2 Mattia Politi (Italy)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | AC Monza | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 May | AS Roma | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 May | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 May | SS Lazio | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 May | Frosinone Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Apr | Atalanta BC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | Empoli FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 May | Juventus FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 May | Frosinone Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 May | ACF Fiorentina | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | SS Lazio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Apr | US Lecce | A | 1–1 | D |
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Empoli FC is hosting AC Monza for another epic battle.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Empoli FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Youssef Maleh, a Morocco central midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. AC Monza is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' Empoli FC are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against AC Monza's 3-4-2-1 shape.
- 46' Fresh legs for AC Monza! Roberto Gagliardini comes on to replace Matteo Pessina.
- 48' Daniel Maldini has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 48.
- 53' With 0 assists to his name this season, Samuele Vignato is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AC Monza.
- 58' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 62' It is a substitution in AC Monza team. Daniel Maldini is replaced by Dany Mota Carvalho on 62 minute.
- 67' That is a card for AC Monza. Luca Caldirola will be fuming at that decision.
- 69' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Sebastiano Esposito exits the field as Ola Solbakken enters on 69.
- 74' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 79' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 84' The crowd applauds Youssef Maleh as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Haas steps in for Empoli FC.
- 85' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Lorenzo Colombo is withdrawn and Francesco Caputo gets his opportunity.
- 90' Empoli FC make a change. Giuseppe Pezzella trudges off to be replaced by Liberato Cacace on 90 minutes.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 6
- 3
- 34
- 99
- 4
- 21
- 29
-
93
Youssef Maleh ↓ Nicolas Haas 84'
-
10
Jacopo Fazzini ↓ Emmanuel Ekong 85'
- 23
- 11
Bench
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↑ 84'
-
9
Francesco Caputo ↑ 85'
-
13
Liberato Cacace ↑ 90'
- 30
- 22
-
17
Ola Solbakken ↑ 69'
-
19
Emmanuel Ekong ↑ 85'
- 14
- 12
- 7
- 35
- 2
AC Monza Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 5
- 21
- 22
- 32
- 4
- 37
- 19
- 14
- 38
- 80
- 77
Bench
-
47
Dany Mota Carvalho ↑ 62'
- 18
- 33
-
6
Roberto Gagliardini ↑ 46'
- 27
-
10
Gianluca Caprari ↑ 69'
- 12
- 13
- 70
- 24
- 44
- 23
- 69
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Szymon Zurkowski | 3 |
| Stiven Shpendi | 2 |
| Martin Satriano | 2 |
| Andrea Colpani | 2 |
| Andrea Petagna | 1 |
| Filippo Delli Carri | 1 |
| Mattia Viti | 1 |
| Lorenzo Colombo | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
AC Monza xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.95
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
75%
Draw or AC Monza
56%
Empoli FC or AC Monza
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | AC Monza covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 24% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
AC Monza keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.