Empoli FC vs Hellas Verona FC, Serie A 2023-24 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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Luca Massimi
- Assistant 1 Andrea Zingarelli
- Assistant 2 Marco Scatragli
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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' What a night it is going to be! Empoli FC welcome Hellas Verona FC for this crunch clash at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alberto Grassi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
- 10' Colombia international Juan Cabal has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Lorenzo Montipo is a natural goalkeeper and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hellas Verona FC tonight.
- 25' Milan Duric has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' The 28-year-old Michael Folorunsho has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ondrej Duda on 44.
- 49' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 49 minutes.
- 54' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' Hellas Verona FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 58.
- 63' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Liberato Cacace.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Alberto Grassi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 69' Hellas Verona FC ring the changes. Michael Folorunsho has done his job and it is now time for Federico Bonazzoli to step up.
- 70' Stiven Shpendi gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Matteo Cancellieri and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Against the run of play, Federico Bonazzoli has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 79' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Liberato Cacace is withdrawn and Giuseppe Pezzella gets his opportunity.
- 84' A quiet spell here at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Hellas Verona FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 86' Another change for Empoli FC made on 86 minute. Alberto Grassi leaves to be changed by Liam Henderson.
- 88' Hellas Verona FC ring the changes. Ondrej Duda has done his job and it is now time for Bruno Amione to step up.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Empoli FC 0-1 Hellas Verona FC.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 33
- 25
-
5
Alberto Grassi ↓ Liam Henderson 86'
- 9
- 13
- 24
- 18
- 34
- 20
- 35
-
11
Emmanuel Gyasi ↓ Emmanuel Ekong 86'
Bench
- 22
- 1
-
10
Liam Henderson ↑ 86'
-
3
Giuseppe Pezzella ↑ 79'
- 32
- 30
-
91
Roberto Piccoli ↑ 70'
-
17
Emmanuel Ekong ↑ 86'
- 14
- 40
-
7
Stiven Shpendi ↑ 70'
- 31
Hellas Verona FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
77
Jordi Mboula ↓ Milan Duric 69'
-
33
Ondrej Duda ↓ Bruno Amione 88'
- 1
- 23
- 18
- 26
-
3
Josh Doig ↓ Juan Cabal 88'
- 24
- 90
- 42
- 27
Bench
- 34
-
20
Riccardo Saponara ↑ 69'
-
11
Milan Duric ↑ 69'
-
99
Federico Bonazzoli ↑ 69'
- 22
-
2
Bruno Amione ↑ 88'
-
32
Juan Cabal ↑ 88'
- 80
- 14
- 97
- 28
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
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
✗ WrongActual: Hellas Verona FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.