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Empoli FC vs ACF Fiorentina, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2022-23
Sun 21 Aug 2022 · 16:30 UTC Stadio Carlo Castellani HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Empoli FC vs ACF FiorentinaSerie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Match Details

  • Referee Paolo Mazzoleni
  • Referee Matteo Passeri
  • Referee Juan Sacchi
  • Referee Gamal Mokhtar
  • Referee Matteo Marchetti (Italy)
  • Referee Marco Trinchieri (Italy)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug ACF Fiorentina H 0–0 D
14 Aug Spezia Calcio A 0–1 L
21 May Atalanta BC A 1–0 W
14 May US Salernitana 1919 H 1–1 D
06 May FC Internazionale Milano A 2–4 L
01 May Torino FC H 1–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Empoli FC A 0–0 D
14 Aug US Cremonese H 3–2 W
21 May Juventus FC H 2–0 W
16 May UC Sampdoria A 1–4 L
09 May AS Roma H 2–0 W
01 May AC Milan A 0–1 L

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
28% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Empoli FC and ACF Fiorentina.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. ACF Fiorentina is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' ACF Fiorentina fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Vincenzo Italiano will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their trying to find a way past ACF Fiorentina's compact .
  • 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Empoli FC that had 380 games and scored 231 goals.
  • 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Empoli FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and ACF Fiorentina are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 65' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lucas Martinez made 185 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 80' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined ACF Fiorentina backline.
  • 85' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 85.
  • 90' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Empoli FC 0-0 ACF Fiorentina.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12 Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 ACF Fiorentina xG
I would bet for: Empoli FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Empoli FC39% Draw32% ACF Fiorentina29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Empoli FC or Draw
71%
Draw or ACF Fiorentina
61%
Empoli FC or ACF Fiorentina
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC26% Draw54% ACF Fiorentina20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 1
10.6%
2 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 0
2.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Empoli FC

Handicap Empoli FC covers Push ACF Fiorentina covers
-2.5 5% 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% 84%
-1 16% 22% 62%
-0.5 38% 62%
+0.5 72% 28%
+1 72% 18% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
40%
ACF Fiorentina keeps clean sheet
33%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.