Empoli FC vs Hellas Verona FC, Serie A 2022-23 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 Stefano Liberti
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Marco Serra
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Referee Giacomo Paganessi
- Referee Davide Miele
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | US Lecce | A | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Empoli FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | Atalanta BC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | SSC Napoli | H | 2–5 | L |
| 21 May | SS Lazio | A | 3–3 | D |
| 14 May | Torino FC | H | 0–1 | L |
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' In just a few seconds Stadio Carlo Castellani will turn into a battlefield for Empoli FC and Hellas Verona FC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 9' Hellas Verona FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 14' 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.
- 19' Martin Satriano is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Empoli FC so far.
- 24' 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.
- 26' Against the run of play, Tommaso Baldanzi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Filippo Bandinelli made 380 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Federico Ceccherini on 33 minutes.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Federico Ceccherini on 34.
- 38' The crowd applauds Tommaso Baldanzi as he leaves the pitch. Nedim Bajrami steps in for Empoli FC.
- 43' Josh Doig is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 46' Martin Hongla makes way for Miguel Veloso at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hellas Verona FC.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Thomas Henry has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 61' Ardian Ismajli, a Albania , has 20 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 64' Another change for Empoli FC made on 64 minute. Alberto Grassi leaves to be changed by Razvan Marin.
- 66' It’s a booking for Hellas Verona FC player. Pawel Dawidowicz gets a Yellow card.
- 67' A tactical swap from Hellas Verona FC — Josh Doig on, Adrien Tameze off on 67 minutes.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Miguel Veloso.
- 68' Adrien Tameze makes way for Josh Doig at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hellas Verona FC.
- 69' A stunning finish from Yayah Kallon — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 70' Magnificent from Yayah Kallon! That is 2 goals in 418 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 75' Davide Faraoni needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 80' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 83' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Sam Lammers is replaced by Mattia Destro.
- 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
7
Sam Lammers ↓ Mattia Destro 83'
- 33
- 25
-
5
Alberto Grassi ↓ Razvan Marin 64'
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↓ Liam Henderson 64'
- 30
- 34
- 65
- 9
- 35
Bench
- 1
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 64'
- 15
-
23
Mattia Destro ↑ 83'
- 3
- 24
-
18
Razvan Marin ↑ 64'
-
10
Nedim Bajrami ↑ 38'
- 1
- 6
- 17
-
21
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 83'
- 20
- 36
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
Hellas Verona FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
61
Adrien Tameze ↓ Josh Doig 67'
- 27
- 5
-
17
Federico Ceccherini ↓ Isak Hien 46'
- 1
- 8
-
11
Kevin Lasagna ↓ Yayah Kallon 67'
-
18
Martin Hongla ↓ Miguel Veloso 46'
- 14
- 9
- 42
Bench
- 34
- 12
-
4
Miguel Veloso ↑ 46'
- 19
- 2
-
3
Josh Doig ↑ 67'
-
24
Filippo Terracciano ↑ 46'
- 72
-
30
Yayah Kallon ↑ 67'
- 77
- 32
-
6
Isak Hien ↑ 46'
Coach
Gabriele Cioffi
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 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.19
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Hellas Verona FC xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Hellas Verona FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Hellas Verona FC
61%
Empoli FC or Hellas Verona FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Hellas Verona FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Hellas Verona FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.