Empoli FC vs SS Lazio, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Filippo Valeriani
- Referee Luigi Nasca
- Referee Alberto Santoro
- Referee Alessio Tolfo
- Referee Damiano Di Iorio
- Referee Simone Sozza
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | SS Lazio | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 May | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 May | Torino FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 12 May | UC Sampdoria | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 May | ACF Fiorentina | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Empoli FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 May | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 May | Torino FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 May | AS Roma | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 May | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 May | ACF Fiorentina | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. SS Lazio get us underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- 4' Filippo Bandinelli has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 4 minutes.
- 6' What a strike from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic! The score is 1-1.
- 11' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 16' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Empoli FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Empoli FC that had 380 games and scored 231 goals.
- 26' It looks like no one’s ball. SS Lazio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 29' Lucas Leiva was booked on 29.
- 30' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Leiva argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 31' The deadlock is broken! Manuel Lazzari gets on the scoresheet on 31 minutes.
- 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their trying to find a way past SS Lazio's compact .
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Petar Stojanovic on 38.
- 41' What a strike from Ciro Immobile! The score is 1-3.
- 46' Luis Alberto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Raul Moro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pedro Rodriguez on 60 minute.
- 65' Elseid Hysaj has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Liam Henderson. He replaces Filippo Bandinelli on 70 minute.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and SS Lazio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 76' Empoli FC ring the changes. Patrick Cutrone has done his job and it is now time for Giovanni Crociata to step up.
- 81' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 82' A change in the SS Lazio ranks — Lucas Leiva exits the field as Gonzalo Escalante enters on 82.
- 83' Riccardo Fiamozzi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Petar Stojanovic at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 89' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- SS Lazio celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 3
- 9
- 25
- 6
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↓ Szymon Zurkowski 76'
- 7
- 30
- 34
- 28
- 10
Bench
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 70'
- 33
-
14
Giovanni Crociata ↑ 76'
- 5
- 1
- 4
-
27
Szymon Zurkowski ↑ 76'
-
20
Riccardo Fiamozzi ↑ 83'
-
19
Andrea La Mantia ↑ 83'
- 42
- 23
- 17
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
SS Lazio Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 23
- 25
- 21
-
6
Lucas Leiva ↓ Gonzalo Escalante 82'
- 3
-
17
Ciro Immobile ↓ Vedat Muriqi 82'
- 33
- 29
- 8
-
9
Pedro Rodriguez ↓ Raul Moro 60'
Bench
-
5
Gonzalo Escalante ↑ 82'
- 1
- 26
- 4
- 77
-
10
Luis Alberto ↑ 46'
- 20
-
28
Anderson Lima ↑ 70'
-
94
Vedat Muriqi ↑ 82'
- 18
- 31
-
27
Raul Moro ↑ 60'
Coach
Maurizio Sarri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mattia Zaccagni | 4 |
| Sergej Milinkovic-Savic | 3 |
| Alessio Romagnoli | 2 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Ciro Immobile | 2 |
| Manuel Lazzari | 1 |
| Filippo Bandinelli | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
SS Lazio xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or SS Lazio 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: SS Lazio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
66%
Draw or SS Lazio
63%
Empoli FC or SS Lazio
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SS Lazio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | SS Lazio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
SS Lazio keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.