Empoli FC vs SS Lazio, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Filippo Valeriani
- Referee Luca Massimi
- Referee Mattia Scarpa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04 May | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun | Empoli FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 May | US Cremonese | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 May | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | US Lecce | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 May | AC Milan | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 May | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
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' Three points are at stake. Empoli FC host SS Lazio — let the battle begin!
- 5' The travelling SS Lazio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 14' Controversy at the stadium! Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 19' SS Lazio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 24' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SS Lazio needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 29' SS Lazio fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sebastian Walukiewicz, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 37' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 37.
- 39' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on 39.
- 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on 40 minutes.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and SS Lazio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 48' Alessio Romagnoli has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 48 minutes.
- 49' Goal! Alessio Romagnoli scores his 15 goal in 515 matches.
- 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' Liam Henderson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alberto Grassi on 57 minute.
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Matias Vecino argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 63' A tactical swap from SS Lazio — Mattia Zaccagni on, Pedro off on 63 minutes.
- 68' Nicolo Cambiaghi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 525 appearances.
- 71' Nicolo Casale gets the nod from SS Lazio. He replaces Alessio Romagnoli and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Nicolas Haas comes on to replace Filippo Bandinelli.
- 80' It looks surprising Empoli FC does not make any changes. Liberato Cacace has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 84' Guglielmo Vicario makes way for Samir Ujkani at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 89' Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Red card on 90.
- 90' GOAL! Luis Alberto fires home to make it 0-3!
- 90' A change in the SS Lazio ranks — Sergej Milinkovic-Savic exits the field as Marco Bertini enters on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 33
- 25
-
5
Alberto Grassi ↓ Liam Henderson 57'
- 3
- 30
-
91
Roberto Piccoli ↓ Mattia Destro 75'
- 28
- 4
- 21
- 11
Bench
- 1
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 57'
-
23
Mattia Destro ↑ 75'
- 14
- 26
- 55
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↑ 75'
- 24
- 34
-
22
Samir Ujkani ↑ 84'
- 65
-
9
Martin Satriano ↑ 84'
SS Lazio Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Pedro ↓ Mattia Zaccagni 63'
- 7
- 23
- 3
- 13
-
5
Matias Vecino ↓ Danilo Cataldi 71'
- 4
- 21
- 17
- 10
- 94
Bench
- 88
-
20
Mattia Zaccagni ↑ 63'
- 26
-
32
Danilo Cataldi ↑ 71'
- 29
- 1
- 6
- 31
-
15
Nicolo Casale ↑ 71'
- 11
-
50
Marco Bertini ↑ 90'
- 22
- 34
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mattia Zaccagni | 4 |
| Sergej Milinkovic-Savic | 3 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Ciro Immobile | 2 |
| Alessio Romagnoli | 2 |
| Filippo Bandinelli | 1 |
| Luis Alberto | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
SS Lazio xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or SS Lazio 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SS Lazio win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
62%
Draw or SS Lazio
67%
Empoli FC or SS Lazio
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | SS Lazio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
SS Lazio keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.