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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
60%
Clean Sheets
SS Lazio this season
SS Lazio this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SS Lazio
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SS Lazio
| Davide Frattesi | 3 G |
| Tijjani Noslin | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Empoli FC are looking to make home advantage count against SS Lazio.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SS Lazio backline.
- 14' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro gets a Yellow card.
- 19' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SS Lazio.
- 24' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 34' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alberto Grassi suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' Nicolo Cambiaghi was booked on 37.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
- 40' SS Lazio receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 40.
- 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 48' Against the run of play, Alessio Romagnoli has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 49' Alessio Romagnoli adds to his 0 season tally! SS Lazio lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 54' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luis Alberto, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 57' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Henderson is hanging Alberto Grassi on the field on 57 minute.
- 62' Matias Vecino has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 62.
- 63' Mattia Zaccagni gets the nod from SS Lazio. He replaces Pedro and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 71' Nicolo Casale is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alessio Romagnoli at the 71 minute mark.
- 75' Empoli FC make a change. Filippo Bandinelli trudges off to be replaced by Nicolas Haas on 75 minutes.
- 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and SS Lazio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 84' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Guglielmo Vicario is replaced by Samir Ujkani.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Nicolo Cambiaghi is booked for Empoli FC — Red card on 90.
- 90' Luis Alberto does the damage! The net is bulging and SS Lazio surge ahead!
- 90' Another change for SS Lazio made on 90 minute. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic leaves to be changed by Marco Bertini.
- The points are shared — Empoli FC 0-2 SS Lazio. Honours even.
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 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Ciro Immobile | 2 |
| Alessio Romagnoli | 2 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Felipe Caicedo | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 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.