Empoli FC vs Hellas Verona FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Empoli FC vs Hellas Verona FC — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hellas Verona FC 38 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alessandro Giallatini
- Referee Gianluca Manganiello
- Referee Marco Bresmes
- Referee Damiano Di Iorio
- Referee Matteo Gariglio (Italy)
- Referee Matteo Marcenaro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | AC Milan | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Genoa CFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | Juventus FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Feb | UC Sampdoria | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Cagliari Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Empoli FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | SSC Napoli | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | ACF Fiorentina | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | Venezia FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | AS Roma | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Feb | Udinese Calcio | H | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
88%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 26' What a strike from Federico Di Francesco! The score is 1-0.
- 31' The 36-year-old Simone Romagnoli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' Nicolo Casale catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 35.
- 40' It’s high time Aurelio Andreazzoli made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' 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 Martin Hongla suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' Kristjan Asllani is having his name booked by the referee on 46.
- 46' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Andrea La Mantia on, Nedim Bajrami off on 46 minutes.
- 47' Kristjan Asllani has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 47.
- 52' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' Empoli FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 60' Matteo Cancellieri gets the nod from Hellas Verona FC. He replaces Diego Coppola and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and Hellas Verona FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Giovanni Simeone on 67 minutes.
- 68' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Leo Stulac comes on to replace Federico Di Francesco.
- 69' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Federico Di Francesco departs to be replaced by Leo Stulac.
- 72' Matteo Cancellieri has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 72 minutes.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Fabiano Parisi is booked for Empoli FC — Yellow card on 75.
- 76' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Fabiano Parisi gets a Yellow card.
- 80' Lorenzo Tonelli has so much to prove this time. He replaces Filippo Bandinelli on 80 minute.
- 84' Fresh legs for Hellas Verona FC! Filippo Terracciano comes on to replace Daniel Bessa.
- 86' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Henderson is hanging Szymon Zurkowski on the field on 86 minute.
- 87' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Fabiano Parisi departs to be replaced by Liberato Cacace.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 25
- 11
- 6
- 99
- 27
- 20
- 10
- 42
- 65
- 23
Bench
- 7
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 86'
- 33
- 9
-
26
Lorenzo Tonelli ↑ 80'
-
5
Leo Stulac ↑ 68'
-
21
Liberato Cacace ↑ 86'
- 34
-
19
Andrea La Mantia ↑ 46'
- 1
- –
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
Hellas Verona FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 61
- 99
- 10
- 96
- 24
- 21
- 7
- 78
- 31
- 16
- 42
Bench
- 12
- 88
- 22
-
97
Filippo Terracciano ↑ 84'
- 26
-
18
Matteo Cancellieri ↑ 60'
- 32
- 63
Coach
Igor Tudor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antonin Barak | 2 |
| Sebastiano Esposito | 2 |
| Yayah Kallon | 2 |
| Liberato Cacace | 1 |
| Federico Di Francesco | 1 |
| Matteo Cancellieri | 1 |
| Lorenzo Colombo | 1 |
| Tommaso Baldanzi | 1 |
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Hellas Verona FC xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Hellas Verona FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
65%
Draw or Hellas Verona FC
64%
Empoli FC or Hellas Verona FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Hellas Verona FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Hellas Verona FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.