Sunday , 16 August 2026

Empoli FC vs Hellas Verona FC, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2023-24
Empoli FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Hellas Verona FC
Sat 19 Aug 2023 · 16:30 UTC Stadio Carlo Castellani 7,940 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 75' Federico Bonazzoli
Y 44' Ondrej Duda
Y 58' Giangiacomo Magnani
Liberato Cacace 66' Y
Alberto Grassi 68' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Empoli FC vs Hellas Verona FC — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Match Details

  • Referee Luca Massimi
  • Assistant 1 Andrea Zingarelli
  • 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

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3
4
Empoli FC 8 games · Avg 2.6 goals Hellas Verona FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-19 Empoli FC 0–1 Hellas Verona FC 2023-05-28 Hellas Verona FC 1–1 Empoli FC 2022-08-31 Empoli FC 1–1 Hellas Verona FC 2022-03-20 Empoli FC 1–1 Hellas Verona FC 2021-11-22 Hellas Verona FC 2–1 Empoli FC

Recent Form

Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Aug Hellas Verona FC H 0–1 L
03 Jun SS Lazio H 0–2 L
28 May Hellas Verona FC A 1–1 D
22 May Juventus FC H 4–1 W
15 May UC Sampdoria A 1–1 D
08 May US Salernitana 1919 H 2–1 W
Hellas Verona FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Aug Empoli FC A 1–0 W
04 Jun AC Milan A 1–3 L
28 May Empoli FC H 1–1 D
20 May Atalanta BC A 1–3 L
14 May Torino FC H 0–1 L
07 May US Lecce A 1–0 W

Key Stats

88% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% 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 Hellas Verona FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Diego Coppola is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hellas Verona FC tonight.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Empoli FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ardian Ismajli made 8 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Empoli FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' 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.
  • 44' It’s a booking for Hellas Verona FC player. Ondrej Duda gets a Yellow card.
  • 49' 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.
  • 54' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Giangiacomo Magnani on 58 minutes.
  • 63' 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.
  • 66' Liberato Cacace picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Alberto Grassi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 69' Federico Bonazzoli gets the nod from Hellas Verona FC. He replaces Michael Folorunsho and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Stiven Shpendi on, Matteo Cancellieri off on 70 minutes.
  • 75' Federico Bonazzoli adds to his 0 season tally! Hellas Verona FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 79' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Liberato Cacace is replaced by Giuseppe Pezzella.
  • 84' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 86' Another change for Empoli FC made on 86 minute. Alberto Grassi leaves to be changed by Liam Henderson.
  • 88' Bruno Amione is replacing Ondrej Duda for the Hellas Verona FC side.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Empoli FC.

Lineups

Empoli FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Hellas Verona FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-08-19 Empoli FC 0–1 Hellas Verona FC 2023-05-28 Hellas Verona FC 1–1 Empoli FC 2022-08-31 Empoli FC 1–1 Hellas Verona FC 2022-03-20 Empoli FC 1–1 Hellas Verona FC 2021-11-22 Hellas Verona FC 2–1 Empoli FC

Empoli FC Form

2023-08-19 Empoli FC 0–1 Hellas Verona FC L 2023-06-03 Empoli FC 0–2 SS Lazio L 2023-05-28 Hellas Verona FC 1–1 Empoli FC D 2023-05-22 Empoli FC 4–1 Juventus FC W 2023-05-15 UC Sampdoria 1–1 Empoli FC D 2023-05-08 Empoli FC 2–1 US Salernitana 1919 W

Hellas Verona FC Form

2023-08-19 Empoli FC 0–1 Hellas Verona FC W 2023-06-04 AC Milan 3–1 Hellas Verona FC L 2023-05-28 Hellas Verona FC 1–1 Empoli FC D 2023-05-20 Atalanta BC 3–1 Hellas Verona FC L 2023-05-14 Hellas Verona FC 0–1 Torino FC L 2023-05-07 US Lecce 0–1 Hellas Verona FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24 Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Hellas Verona FC xG
I would bet for: Empoli FC or Hellas Verona FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Empoli FC37% Draw31% Hellas Verona FC32%
Actual: Hellas Verona FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Empoli FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Hellas Verona FC
63%
Empoli FC or Hellas Verona FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC26% Draw50% Hellas Verona FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Empoli FC

Handicap Empoli FC covers Push Hellas Verona FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Hellas Verona FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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