Empoli FC vs SPAL 2013, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Gianluca Rocchi
- Referee Fabiano Preti
- Referee Piero Giacomelli
- Referee Davide Ghersini
- Referee Stefano Del Giovane
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
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' And we are off! Empoli FC vs SPAL 2013 — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Empoli FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SPAL 2013's shape.
- 15' Jacob Rasmussen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Domenico Maietta on 15 minute.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leonardo Semplici might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 22' What composure from Francesco Caputo! The Italy international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and SPAL 2013 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Manuel Lazzari on 30 minutes.
- 35' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SPAL 2013 backline.
- 38' Andrea Petagna makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and SPAL 2013 are in front.
- 40' It’s a booking for SPAL 2013 player. Thiago Cionek gets a Yellow card.
- 44' Sergio Floccari has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 44 minutes.
- 46' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Christian Dell'Orco departs to be replaced by Levan Mchedlidze.
- 47' Goal! Hamed Junior Traore scores his 29 goal in 388 matches.
- 52' Hamed Junior Traore catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 52.
- 57' 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.
- 60' Andrea Petagna with the second goal in the match!
- 62' It’s a booking for SPAL 2013 player. Andrea Petagna gets a Yellow card.
- 67' 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.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Simone Missiroli.
- 73' Another change for Empoli FC made on 73 minute. Leonardo Capezzi leaves to be changed by Matteo Brighi.
- 76' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 76.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alessandro Murgia on 82 minutes.
- 83' A tactical swap from SPAL 2013 — Mirko Antenucci on, Sergio Floccari off on 83 minutes.
- 86' Another substitution for SPAL 2013 to replace Manuel Lazzari by Felipe on 86 minute.
- 88' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mirko Antenucci makes it 2-4.
- 90' Rade Krunic is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Pasquale Schiattarella. He replaces Andrea Petagna on 90 minute.
- 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 |
| Rade Krunic | 1 |
| Mirko Antenucci | 1 |
| Sergio Floccari | 1 |
| Hamed Traore | 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.