Empoli FC vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Empoli FC vs SSC Napoli — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SSC Napoli 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Fabbri
- Referee Salvatore Longo
- Referee Giacomo Camplone
- Referee Giovanni Ayroldi
- Referee
- Referee Davide Moro (Italy)
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 2.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | SSC Napoli | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | ACF Fiorentina | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Feb | Spezia Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Feb | AS Roma | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Torino FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Jan | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Empoli FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | US Cremonese | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | Spezia Calcio | A | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | AS Roma | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
SSC Napoli this season
SSC Napoli this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SSC Napoli
0-15
1/–
16-30
4/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/3
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SSC Napoli
| Kevin De Bruyne | 4 G | 1 A |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 3 G | |
| Matteo Politano | 2 G | 3 A |
| Antonio Vergara | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Empoli FC and SSC Napoli has kicked off!
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paolo Zanetti might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' 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 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffering a number of foals already.
- 17' What a moment for Ardian Ismajli! That strike on 17 puts his side firmly in control.
- 22' SSC Napoli are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 25.
- 28' Victor Osimhen doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 29' Victor Osimhen does the damage! The net is bulging and SSC Napoli surge ahead!
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' 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.
- 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. Empoli FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and SSC Napoli are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' Over 54 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' Roberto Piccoli makes way for Francesco Caputo at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 57' Another change for Empoli FC made on 57 minute. Roberto Piccoli leaves to be changed by Francesco Caputo.
- 62' Alberto Grassi is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 63' A moment of madness from Hirving Lozano on 63 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SSC Napoli will be frustrated.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Mario Rui.
- 68' Petar Stojanovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tyronne Ebuehi at the 68 minute mark.
- 68' Poor challenge from Mario Rui. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Petar Stojanovic. He replaces Tyronne Ebuehi on 69 minute.
- 71' SSC Napoli manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Eljif Elmas is hanging Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Nicolas Haas departs to be replaced by Marko Pjaca.
- 77' The crowd applauds Martin Satriano as he leaves the pitch. Emanuel Vignato steps in for Empoli FC.
- 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and SSC Napoli are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 84' Giovanni Simeone is ready to make an impact after coming on for Victor Osimhen at the 84 minute mark.
- 85' Giovanni Simeone has so much to prove this time. He replaces Victor Osimhen on 85 minute.
- 90' The SSC Napoli manager makes a substitution. Piotr Zielinski departs to be replaced by Tanguy Ndombele.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Empoli FC and SSC Napoli (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
8
Liam Henderson ↓ Alberto Grassi 56'
- 33
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↓ Marko Pjaca 76'
- 24
- 18
- 34
- 91
- 65
- 9
- 35
Bench
- 1
-
14
Marko Pjaca ↑ 76'
- 26
-
55
Emanuel Vignato ↑ 76'
-
5
Alberto Grassi ↑ 56'
-
19
Francesco Caputo ↑ 56'
- 3
-
30
Petar Stojanovic ↑ 68'
- 4
- 22
- 6
- 21
- 20
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 99
- 68
- 6
- 20
- 1
- 22
- 13
- 9
- 77
- 3
Bench
-
7
Eljif Elmas ↑ 71'
-
91
Tanguy Ndombele ↑ 90'
- 4
- 12
- 95
- 21
-
18
Giovanni Simeone ↑ 84'
- 19
-
17
Mathias Olivera ↑ 71'
-
70
Gianluca Gaetano ↑ 90'
- 55
- 31
- 5
- 23
Coach
Luciano Spalletti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dries Mertens | 4 |
| Piotr Zielinski | 2 |
| Scott McTominay | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Victor Osimhen | 2 |
| Viktor Kovalenko | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.07
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for:
SSC Napoli or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
56%
Draw or SSC Napoli
72%
Empoli FC or SSC Napoli
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
10.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | SSC Napoli covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 22% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.