Empoli FC vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Empoli FC vs SSC Napoli — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SSC Napoli 38 games · 76 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Doveri
- Referee Antonio Rapuano
- Referee Domenico Rocca
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Salvatore Longo
3 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 3.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | SSC Napoli | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Juventus FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Frosinone Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | AS Roma | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Feb | AC Milan | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Empoli FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Mar | AS Roma | A | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Mar | Udinese Calcio | H | 4–2 | W |
| 14 Mar | FC Red Bull Salzburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Mar | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | FC Red Bull Salzburg | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Empoli FC have kicked off against SSC Napoli. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' SSC Napoli fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' 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 Jose Callejon suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Sebastiano Luperto has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- 28' Diego Farias doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 33' Poor challenge from Kalidou Koulibaly. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' Empoli FC ring the changes. Rade Krunic has done his job and it is now time for Matteo Brighi to step up.
- 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Piotr Zielinski makes it 1-1.
- 47' Arkadiusz Milik was booked on 47.
- 50' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Hamed Junior Traore will be fuming at that decision.
- 52' Giovanni Di Lorenzo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 57' SSC Napoli ring the changes. Adam Ounas has done his job and it is now time for Dries Mertens to step up.
- 58' Fabian Ruiz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Amin Younes at the 58 minute mark.
- 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marko Pajac.
- 65' SSC Napoli is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' Empoli FC is showing some good football. However, Empoli FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 75' The energy levels are beginning to show. Carlo Ancelotti might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 76' It is a substitution in SSC Napoli team. Kevin Malcuit is replaced by Simone Verdi on 76 minute.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their trying to find a way past SSC Napoli's compact .
- 86' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Marko Pajac exits the field as Luca Antonelli enters on 90.
- SSC Napoli will have plenty to reflect on. Empoli FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
6
Marko Pajac ↓ Luca Antonelli 90'
- 26
- 1
- 5
- 2
- 22
-
33
Rade Krunic ↓ Matteo Brighi 41'
- 8
- 10
- 11
Bench
- 21
-
13
Luca Antonelli ↑ 90'
- 28
- 23
-
4
Matteo Brighi ↑ 41'
- 43
- 37
- 46
- 40
- 42
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 6
- 5
- 20
-
11
Adam Ounas ↓ Dries Mertens 57'
- 7
- 99
- 1
- 13
-
34
Amin Younes ↓ Fabian Ruiz 58'
-
2
Kevin Malcuit ↓ Simone Verdi 76'
Bench
-
8
Fabian Ruiz ↑ 58'
-
9
Simone Verdi ↑ 76'
- 23
-
14
Dries Mertens ↑ 57'
- 19
- 27
- 22
- 18
- 3
Coach
Carlo Ancelotti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dries Mertens | 4 |
| Scott McTominay | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Victor Osimhen | 2 |
| Piotr Zielinski | 2 |
| Diego Farias | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.59
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or SSC Napoli 75% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
65%
Draw or SSC Napoli
60%
Empoli FC or SSC Napoli
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
5.4%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | SSC Napoli covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.