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)
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 2.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
10%
Clean Sheets
AC Monza this season
AC Monza this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AC Monza
0-15
1/5
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/5
46-60
4/6
61-75
3/5
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AC Monza
| Gustavo Varela | 9 G | 1 A |
| Jay Robinson | 2 G | 1 A |
| Andrea Colpani | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Empoli FC host AC Monza — let the battle begin!
- 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 Liberato Cacace suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' AC Monza are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' Armando Izzo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mattia Viti, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' Another substitution for AC Monza to replace Matteo Pessina by Roberto Gagliardini on 46 minute.
- 48' The referee calls foul for Daniel Maldini. He receives a card.
- 53' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and AC Monza are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' 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.
- 62' The whistle greets Daniel Maldini as he departs to be replaced by Dany Mota Carvalho.
- 67' That is a card for AC Monza. Luca Caldirola will be fuming at that decision.
- 69' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ola Solbakken is hanging Sebastiano Esposito on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 79' The 31-year-old Andrea Petagna has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 84' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Nicolas Haas comes on to replace Youssef Maleh.
- 85' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Lorenzo Colombo is replaced by Francesco Caputo on 85 minute.
- 90' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Giuseppe Pezzella exits the field as Liberato Cacace enters on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Empoli FC 0-0 AC Monza.
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 |
| Martin Satriano | 2 |
| Andrea Colpani | 2 |
| Stiven Shpendi | 2 |
| Mattia Viti | 1 |
| Lorenzo Colombo | 1 |
| Nicolas Haas | 1 |
| Samuele Birindelli | 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.