Empoli FC vs SS Lazio, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Matteo Marchetti (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Marco Bresmes
- Assistant 2 Filippo Valeriani
6 games this season
🟨 1.5/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | SS Lazio | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Torino FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Dec | US Lecce | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Genoa CFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Nov | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 3–4 | L |
| 12 Nov | SSC Napoli | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Empoli FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | Hellas Verona FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Cagliari Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Celtic FC | 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' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Carlo Castellani as Empoli FC face off against SS Lazio in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 9' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Matteo Guendouzi makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 14' The energy levels are beginning to show. Maurizio Sarri might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Maldini on 15 minutes.
- 20' 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.
- 22' Another change for SS Lazio made on 22 minute. Ciro Immobile leaves to be changed by Valentin Castellanos.
- 26' The SS Lazio manager makes a substitution. Luis Alberto departs to be replaced by Daichi Kamada.
- 26' Patric picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 31' SS Lazio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' SS Lazio fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' Daniel Maldini, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 45' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Jacopo Fazzini gets a Yellow card.
- 46' That is a Yellow card for SS Lazio. Nicolo Rovella will be fuming at that decision.
- 47' Nicolo Rovella is having his name booked by the referee on 47.
- 52' The 33-year-old Luis Alberto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Simone Bastoni on 57 minutes.
- 62' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Jacopo Fazzini is replaced by Viktor Kovalenko on 62 minute.
- 63' Matteo Cancellieri makes way for Tommaso Baldanzi at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 67' The deadlock is broken! Mattia Zaccagni gets on the scoresheet on 67 minutes.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' Alberto Grassi makes way for Razvan Marin at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 78' A tactical swap from SS Lazio — Pedro on, Mattia Zaccagni off on 78 minutes.
- 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and SS Lazio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 85' Emmanuel Gyasi gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Youssef Maleh and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ivan Provedel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SS Lazio.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 33
- 25
-
5
Alberto Grassi ↓ Razvan Marin 75'
- 30
- 24
- 28
- 4
-
27
Daniel Maldini ↓ Mattia Destro 75'
- 20
-
29
Youssef Maleh ↓ Emmanuel Gyasi 85'
- 21
Bench
- 22
- 1
- 99
-
23
Mattia Destro ↑ 75'
- 13
-
8
Viktor Kovalenko ↑ 62'
-
18
Razvan Marin ↑ 75'
- 34
-
35
Tommaso Baldanzi ↑ 63'
-
11
Emmanuel Gyasi ↑ 85'
- 7
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
SS Lazio Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 8
- 7
-
20
Mattia Zaccagni ↓ Pedro 78'
- 3
- 4
- 77
- 17
-
10
Luis Alberto ↓ Daichi Kamada 26'
- 94
-
65
Nicolo Rovella ↓ Danilo Cataldi 78'
- 34
Bench
-
9
Pedro ↑ 78'
- 23
- 5
-
32
Danilo Cataldi ↑ 78'
- 33
-
19
Valentin Castellanos ↑ 22'
-
6
Daichi Kamada ↑ 26'
- 35
-
18
Gustav Isaksen ↑ 78'
- 15
Coach
Maurizio Sarri
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
1 / 4
1.2
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
SS Lazio xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or SS Lazio 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SS Lazio win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
57%
Draw or SS Lazio
71%
Empoli FC or SS Lazio
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SS Lazio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | SS Lazio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
SS Lazio keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.