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
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
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 Atlético 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' We are underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 9' Goal! Matteo Guendouzi scores his 21 goal in 414 matches.
- 14' It looks surprising Empoli FC does not make any changes. Gustav Isaksen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Poor challenge from Daniel Maldini. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 20' Italy international Sebastiano Luperto has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' Time for substitution for SS Lazio. Ciro Immobile is replaced by Valentin Castellanos.
- 26' Fresh legs for SS Lazio! Daichi Kamada comes on to replace Luis Alberto.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Patric argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 31' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past SS Lazio's compact 4-3-3.
- 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Jacopo Fazzini is booked for Empoli FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 46' SS Lazio receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 46.
- 47' The referee has no hesitation. Nicolo Rovella is booked for SS Lazio — Yellow card on 47.
- 52' The travelling SS Lazio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Simone Bastoni on 57 minutes.
- 62' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Viktor Kovalenko is hanging Jacopo Fazzini on the field on 62 minute.
- 63' Matteo Cancellieri makes way for Tommaso Baldanzi at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 67' The Italy Mattia Zaccagni breaks the deadlock on 67 minutes. 0-2!
- 72' SS Lazio is showing some good football. However, SS Lazio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 75' Razvan Marin is replacing Alberto Grassi for the Empoli FC side.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Pedro. He replaces Mattia Zaccagni on 78 minute.
- 83' The 27-year-old Youssef Maleh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 85' Empoli FC make a change. Youssef Maleh trudges off to be replaced by Emmanuel Gyasi on 85 minutes.
- 90' 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.
- The final score is 0-2.
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 |
| Marco Parolo | 1 |
| Felipe Caicedo | 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.