Empoli FC vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2022-23 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 Michael Fabbri
- Referee Salvatore Longo
- Referee Giacomo Camplone
- Referee Giovanni Ayroldi
- Referee
- Referee Davide Moro (Italy)
4 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 6.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Hirving Lozano is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
- 10' SSC Napoli have won 640 goals from 508 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 17' Ardian Ismajli puts SSC Napoli on the lead.
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Empoli FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Liam Henderson.
- 28' Victor Osimhen doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 29' The Nigeria Victor Osimhen breaks the deadlock on 29 minutes. 0-3!
- 34' 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.
- 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 54' Piotr Zielinski is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 56' Empoli FC ring the changes. Roberto Piccoli has done his job and it is now time for Francesco Caputo to step up.
- 57' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Roberto Piccoli by Francesco Caputo on 57 minute.
- 62' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 63' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Hirving Lozano.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Mario Rui.
- 68' The crowd applauds Tyronne Ebuehi as he leaves the pitch. Petar Stojanovic steps in for Empoli FC.
- 68' Mario Rui has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 68.
- 69' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Petar Stojanovic comes on to replace Tyronne Ebuehi.
- 71' Another change for SSC Napoli made on 71 minute. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia leaves to be changed by Eljif Elmas.
- 76' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Marko Pjaca on, Nicolas Haas off on 76 minutes.
- 77' Martin Satriano makes way for Emanuel Vignato at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 82' 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 Mathias Olivera suffering a number of foals already.
- 84' SSC Napoli make a change. Victor Osimhen trudges off to be replaced by Giovanni Simeone on 84 minutes.
- 85' Giovanni Simeone has so much to prove this time. He replaces Victor Osimhen on 85 minute.
- 90' SSC Napoli manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tanguy Ndombele is hanging Piotr Zielinski on the field on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.
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 |
| Scott McTominay | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Victor Osimhen | 2 |
| Piotr Zielinski | 2 |
| Diego Farias | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 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.