Sunday , 16 August 2026

Empoli FC vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2023-24
Empoli FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Genoa CFC
Sat 3 Feb 2024 · 14:00 UTC Stadio Carlo Castellani HT 45' · FT 45'
Sebastian Walukiewicz 53' Y
Y 66' Koni De Winter
Y 73' Stefano Sabelli
Nicolo Cambiaghi 75' Y
YR 90' Koni De Winter

Overview

Match Preview

Empoli FC vs Genoa CFC — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Match Details

  • Referee Ermanno Feliciani (Italy)
  • Assistant 1 Emanuele Prenna
  • Assistant 2 Marco Scatragli

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

5
7
4
Empoli FC 16 games · Avg 2.7 goals Genoa CFC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-03 Empoli FC 0–0 Genoa CFC 2023-12-02 Genoa CFC 1–1 Empoli FC 2022-03-06 Genoa CFC 0–0 Empoli FC 2021-11-05 Empoli FC 2–2 Genoa CFC 2019-01-28 Empoli FC 1–3 Genoa CFC

Recent Form

Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb Genoa CFC H 0–0 D
27 Jan Juventus FC A 1–1 D
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
Genoa CFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb Empoli FC A 0–0 D
28 Jan US Lecce H 2–1 W
21 Jan US Salernitana 1919 A 2–1 W
13 Jan Torino FC H 0–0 D
05 Jan Bologna FC 1909 A 1–1 D
29 Dec FC Internazionale Milano H 1–1 D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
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 Genoa CFC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Genoa CFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' Genoa CFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' Genoa CFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' The travelling Genoa CFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and Genoa CFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 45' Italy international Stefano Sabelli has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' Caleb Ekuban has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ruslan Malinovskiy on 46 minute.
  • 51' The 32-year-old Caleb Ekuban has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 53' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 53.
  • 54' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Bartosz Bereszynski exits the field as Liberato Cacace enters on 54.
  • 59' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 64' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Genoa CFC backline.
  • 66' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Koni De Winter.
  • 71' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Alberto Grassi exits the field as Viktor Kovalenko enters on 71.
  • 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Stefano Sabelli on 73 minutes.
  • 75' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Nicolo Cambiaghi will be fuming at that decision.
  • 76' Vitinha gets the nod from Genoa CFC. He replaces Mateo Retegui and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Genoa CFC team. Stefano Sabelli is replaced by Aaron Martin on 77 minute.
  • 82' 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.
  • 85' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Nicolo Cambiaghi is withdrawn and Jacopo Fazzini gets his opportunity.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Koni De Winter. He receives a Red card.
  • It finishes all square. Empoli FC and Genoa CFC share the spoils 0-0.

Lineups

Empoli FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Nicola

Genoa CFC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alberto Gilardino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Christian Kouame 2
Antonio Sanabria 1
Alberto Grassi 1
Darko Lazovic 1
Federico Di Francesco 1
Szymon Zurkowski 1
Samuel Mraz 1
Domenico Criscito 1

Head to Head

2024-02-03 Empoli FC 0–0 Genoa CFC 2023-12-02 Genoa CFC 1–1 Empoli FC 2022-03-06 Genoa CFC 0–0 Empoli FC 2021-11-05 Empoli FC 2–2 Genoa CFC 2019-01-28 Empoli FC 1–3 Genoa CFC

Empoli FC Form

2024-02-03 Empoli FC 0–0 Genoa CFC D 2024-01-27 Juventus FC 1–1 Empoli FC D 2024-01-21 Empoli FC 3–0 AC Monza W 2024-01-13 Hellas Verona FC 2–1 Empoli FC L 2024-01-07 Empoli FC 0–3 AC Milan L 2023-12-30 Cagliari Calcio 0–0 Empoli FC D

Genoa CFC Form

2024-02-03 Empoli FC 0–0 Genoa CFC D 2024-01-28 Genoa CFC 2–1 US Lecce W 2024-01-21 US Salernitana 1919 1–2 Genoa CFC W 2024-01-13 Genoa CFC 0–0 Torino FC D 2024-01-05 Bologna FC 1909 1–1 Genoa CFC D 2023-12-29 Genoa CFC 1–1 FC Internazionale Milano D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05 Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for: Empoli FC or Genoa CFC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Empoli FC36% Draw32% Genoa CFC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Empoli FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Genoa CFC
64%
Empoli FC or Genoa CFC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC24% Draw54% Genoa CFC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 0
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Empoli FC

Handicap Empoli FC covers Push Genoa CFC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 20% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 20% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

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