Empoli FC vs SPAL 2013, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Gianluca Rocchi
- Referee Fabiano Preti
- Referee Piero Giacomelli
- Referee Davide Ghersini
- Referee Stefano Del Giovane
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 Apr | SPAL 2013 | H | 2–4 | L |
| 15 Apr | Atalanta BC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | Udinese Calcio | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | SSC Napoli | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Juventus FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Frosinone Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Empoli FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | Juventus FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Cagliari Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | SS Lazio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | Frosinone Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | AS Roma | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Carlo Castellani as Empoli FC face off against SPAL 2013 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their trying to find a way past SPAL 2013's compact .
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Jacob Rasmussen is replacing Domenico Maietta for the Empoli FC side.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' Francesco Caputo does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
- 27' It’s high time Aurelio Andreazzoli made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' A meaty challenge results in booking for Manuel Lazzari on 30.
- 35' Hamed Traore, a Ivory Coast , has 24 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 38' A goal from the Italy international Andrea Petagna! He fires home on 38 to make it 1-1!
- 40' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Thiago Cionek.
- 44' Against the run of play, Sergio Floccari has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Christian Dell'Orco departs to be replaced by Levan Mchedlidze.
- 47' What a moment for Hamed Junior Traore! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hamed Junior Traore on 52.
- 57' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 57.
- 60' Assisted by Sergio Floccari with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andrea Petagna makes no mistake. 2-3!
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andrea Petagna on 62 minutes.
- 67' Pasquale Schiattarella has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 71' That is a Yellow card for SPAL 2013. Simone Missiroli will be fuming at that decision.
- 73' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Leonardo Capezzi exits the field as Matteo Brighi enters on 73.
- 76' Matteo Brighi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Thiago Cionek is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SPAL 2013.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alessandro Murgia.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Mirko Antenucci. He replaces Sergio Floccari on 83 minute.
- 86' A tactical swap from SPAL 2013 — Felipe on, Manuel Lazzari off on 86 minutes.
- 88' Mirko Antenucci has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 88 minutes.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rade Krunic on 90.
- 90' Pasquale Schiattarella is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andrea Petagna at the 90 minute mark.
- Empoli FC will have plenty to reflect on. SPAL 2013 were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 69
- 39
- 28
- 5
- 2
- 22
- 33
- 8
- 10
- 11
- 43
Bench
- 21
- 18
- 1
- 23
-
4
Matteo Brighi ↑ 73'
-
7
Levan Mchedlidze ↑ 46'
-
32
Jacob Rasmussen ↑ 15'
- 48
- 37
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
SPAL 2013 Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 37
- 6
- 14
- 23
- 33
- 4
-
29
Manuel Lazzari ↓ Felipe 86'
- 19
- 10
- 2
Bench
- 8
- 16
- 17
- 1
-
27
Felipe ↑ 86'
-
28
Pasquale Schiattarella ↑ 90'
-
7
Mirko Antenucci ↑ 83'
- 43
- 13
- 12
- 94
Coach
Leonardo Semplici
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jasmin Kurtic | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Andrea Petagna | 2 |
| Hamed Traore | 1 |
| Rade Krunic | 1 |
| Mirko Antenucci | 1 |
| Sergio Floccari | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
SPAL 2013 xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or SPAL 2013 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SPAL 2013 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
63%
Draw or SPAL 2013
64%
Empoli FC or SPAL 2013
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SPAL 2013 win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | SPAL 2013 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
SPAL 2013 keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.