Empoli FC vs Spezia Calcio, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Empoli FC vs Spezia Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stefano Alassio
- Referee Aleandro Di Paolo
- Referee Antonio Giua
- Referee Valerio Colarossi
- Referee Daniele Paterna (Italy)
- Referee Matteo Gariglio (Italy)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 16 Jan | UC Sampdoria | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | SS Lazio | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani!
- 5' Przemyslaw Wisniewski has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luca Gotti will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 21' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Red card on 21.
- 25' Guglielmo Vicario was booked on 25.
- 25' Daniele Verde makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Spezia Calcio are in front.
- 26' GOAL! Daniele Verde fires home to make it 0-2!
- 27' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Tommaso Baldanzi exits the field as Liberato Cacace enters on 27.
- 31' Goal! Daniele Verde scores his 32 goal in 323 matches.
- 32' Daniele Verde has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 32 minutes.
- 33' It’s a booking for Spezia Calcio player. Daniele Verde gets a Yellow card.
- 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and Spezia Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 39' A moment of madness from Salvatore Esposito on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Spezia Calcio will be frustrated.
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 49' Controversy at the stadium! Salvatore Esposito argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 52' Time for substitution for Spezia Calcio. Daniele Verde is replaced by Albin Ekdal.
- 57' Emanuel Vignato has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 190 appearances.
- 60' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Petar Stojanovic on, Tyronne Ebuehi off on 60 minutes.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Albin Ekdal.
- 64' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Emil Holm is hanging Emanuel Gyasi on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' Empoli FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' Nicolo Cambiaghi does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
- 76' The travelling Spezia Calcio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Tio Cipot gets the nod from Spezia Calcio. He replaces Kevin Agudelo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 85' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Francesco Caputo is replaced by Martin Satriano on 85 minute.
- 90' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and Spezia Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Empoli FC 2-2 Spezia Calcio.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 33
- 25
- 19
- 11
- 24
- 18
- 34
- 28
- 65
- 35
Bench
- 1
- 8
- 14
-
55
Emanuel Vignato ↑ 85'
- 32
-
3
Liberato Cacace ↑ 27'
-
30
Petar Stojanovic ↑ 60'
-
91
Roberto Piccoli ↑ 60'
- 4
- 22
-
9
Martin Satriano ↑ 85'
- 6
- 21
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 13
- 69
- 25
- 6
-
11
Emanuel Gyasi ↓ Emil Holm 64'
-
10
Daniele Verde ↓ Albin Ekdal 52'
- 43
- 14
-
33
Kevin Agudelo ↓ Tio Cipot 79'
- 55
Bench
-
8
Albin Ekdal ↑ 52'
- 22
- 30
-
72
Tio Cipot ↑ 79'
-
2
Emil Holm ↑ 64'
- 21
- 40
- 16
- 19
Coach
Luca Gotti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniele Verde | 4 |
| Dimitrios Nikolaou | 2 |
| Riccardo Marchizza | 1 |
| M'Bala Nzola | 1 |
| Emanuel Vignato | 1 |
| Nicolo Cambiaghi | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Spezia Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Spezia Calcio 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
70%
Draw or Spezia Calcio
58%
Empoli FC or Spezia Calcio
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Spezia Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Spezia Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.