Sunday , 16 August 2026

Empoli FC vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2023-24
Empoli FC
1 – 0
Full Time
SSC Napoli
Sat 20 Apr 2024 · 16:00 UTC Stadio Carlo Castellani HT 45' · FT 45'
Alberto Cerri 4' 1–0
Y 37' Natan
Giuseppe Pezzella 54' Y
Bartosz Bereszynski 58' Y
Y 90' Cyril Ngonge

Overview

Match Preview

Empoli FC vs SSC Napoli — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Match Details

  • Referee Gianluca Manganiello
  • Assistant 1 Stefano Del Giovane
  • Assistant 2 Stefano Liberti

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

5
5
Empoli FC 10 games · Avg 2.5 goals SSC Napoli
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-20 Empoli FC 1–0 SSC Napoli 2023-11-12 SSC Napoli 0–1 Empoli FC 2023-02-25 Empoli FC 0–2 SSC Napoli 2022-11-08 SSC Napoli 2–0 Empoli FC 2022-04-24 Empoli FC 3–2 SSC Napoli

Recent Form

Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr SSC Napoli H 1–0 W
13 Apr US Lecce A 0–1 L
06 Apr Torino FC H 3–2 W
01 Apr FC Internazionale Milano A 0–2 L
15 Mar Bologna FC 1909 H 0–1 L
10 Mar AC Milan A 0–1 L
SSC Napoli
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Empoli FC A 0–1 L
14 Apr Frosinone Calcio H 2–2 D
07 Apr AC Monza A 4–2 W
30 Mar Atalanta BC H 0–3 L
17 Mar FC Internazionale Milano A 1–1 D
12 Mar FC Barcelona A 1–3 L

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Stadio Carlo Castellani will turn into a battlefield for Empoli FC and SSC Napoli.
  • 4' What a strike from Alberto Cerri! The score is 1-0.
  • 9' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 14' Sebastiano Luperto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for SSC Napoli tonight.
  • 19' With 0 assists to his name this season, Victor Osimhen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
  • 20' M'Baye Niang has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alberto Cerri on 20 minute.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bartosz Bereszynski, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SSC Napoli that had 508 games and scored 640 goals.
  • 35' 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.
  • 37' A meaty challenge results in booking for Natan on 37.
  • 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 46' The SSC Napoli manager makes a substitution. Natan departs to be replaced by Pasquale Mazzocchi.
  • 51' Emmanuel Gyasi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 54' Poor challenge from Giuseppe Pezzella. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 58' Poor challenge from Bartosz Bereszynski. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 70' Matteo Cancellieri is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nicolo Cambiaghi at the 70 minute mark.
  • 72' Giacomo Raspadori is replacing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the SSC Napoli side.
  • 77' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 82' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Alberto Grassi is replaced by Simone Bastoni on 82 minute.
  • 87' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 89' Another substitution for SSC Napoli to replace Andre Zambo Anguissa by Giovanni Simeone on 89 minute.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Cyril Ngonge.
  • The points are shared — Empoli FC 1-0 SSC Napoli. Honours even.

Lineups

Empoli FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Nicola

SSC Napoli Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Francesco Calzona

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dries Mertens 4
Andrea Pinamonti 2
Lorenzo Insigne 2
Victor Osimhen 2
Piotr Zielinski 2
Scott McTominay 2
Patrick Cutrone 1
Liam Henderson 1

Head to Head

2024-04-20 Empoli FC 1–0 SSC Napoli 2023-11-12 SSC Napoli 0–1 Empoli FC 2023-02-25 Empoli FC 0–2 SSC Napoli 2022-11-08 SSC Napoli 2–0 Empoli FC 2022-04-24 Empoli FC 3–2 SSC Napoli

Empoli FC Form

2024-04-20 Empoli FC 1–0 SSC Napoli W 2024-04-13 US Lecce 1–0 Empoli FC L 2024-04-06 Empoli FC 3–2 Torino FC W 2024-04-01 FC Internazionale Milano 2–0 Empoli FC L 2024-03-15 Empoli FC 0–1 Bologna FC 1909 L 2024-03-10 AC Milan 1–0 Empoli FC L

SSC Napoli Form

2024-04-20 Empoli FC 1–0 SSC Napoli L 2024-04-14 SSC Napoli 2–2 Frosinone Calcio D 2024-04-07 AC Monza 2–4 SSC Napoli W 2024-03-30 SSC Napoli 0–3 Atalanta BC L 2024-03-17 FC Internazionale Milano 1–1 SSC Napoli D 2024-03-12 FC Barcelona 3–1 SSC Napoli L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33 Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for: Empoli FC or SSC Napoli 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC44% Draw28% SSC Napoli28%
Actual: Empoli FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Empoli FC or Draw
72%
Draw or SSC Napoli
56%
Empoli FC or SSC Napoli
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Empoli FC28% Draw49% SSC Napoli23%
Actual: Empoli FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Empoli FC

Handicap Empoli FC covers Push SSC Napoli covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.