Empoli FC vs Torino FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Paolo Mazzoleni
- Referee Eugenio Abbattista
- Referee Mauro Vivenzi
- Referee Giacomo Paganessi
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 15.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Torino FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 12 May | UC Sampdoria | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 May | ACF Fiorentina | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | SPAL 2013 | H | 2–4 | L |
| 15 Apr | Atalanta BC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Empoli FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 May | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 May | Juventus FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Apr | AC Milan | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Genoa CFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Cagliari Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Carlo Castellani as Empoli FC face off against Torino FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lorenzo De Silvestri, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Empoli FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Aurelio Andreazzoli will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' 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 Salvatore Sirigu suffering a number of foals already.
- 27' A stunning finish from Afriyie Acquah — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 32' Torino FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Walter Mazzarri might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. Empoli FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 47' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' Iago Falque is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ola Aina at the 53 minute mark.
- 56' Iago Falque makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Torino FC are in front.
- 61' 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.
- 64' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matteo Brighi is hanging Afriyie Acquah on the field on 64 minute.
- 65' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matteo Brighi makes it 2-1.
- 68' Time for substitution for Torino FC. Soualiho Meite is replaced by Simone Zaza.
- 70' Brilliant from the ! Giovanni Di Lorenzo makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 70.
- 71' A moment of madness from Diego Farias on 71 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- 76' Torino FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 77' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Domenico Maietta departs to be replaced by Frederic Veseli.
- 78' Time for substitution for Torino FC. Daniele Baselli is replaced by Sasa Lukic.
- 83' Christian Dell'Orco has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 84' Torino FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' Francesco Caputo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Hamed Junior Traore is replaced by Leonardo Capezzi on 90 minute.
- Empoli FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 6
- 69
- 39
- 26
-
18
Afriyie Acquah ↓ Matteo Brighi 64'
- 2
- 22
-
8
Hamed Traore ↓ Leonardo Capezzi 90'
- 10
- 11
Bench
- 21
-
28
Leonardo Capezzi ↑ 90'
- 1
- 23
-
5
Frederic Veseli ↑ 77'
-
4
Matteo Brighi ↑ 64'
- 32
- 48
- 43
- 37
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
Torino FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 39
- 24
- 33
-
8
Daniele Baselli ↓ Sasa Lukic 78'
- 29
- 21
- 88
- 9
-
34
Ola Aina ↓ Iago Falque 53'
-
23
Soualiho Meite ↓ Simone Zaza 68'
Bench
- 36
- 1
-
14
Iago Falque ↑ 53'
- 72
- 25
- 19
-
7
Sasa Lukic ↑ 78'
-
11
Simone Zaza ↑ 68'
Coach
Walter Mazzarri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duvan Zapata | 3 |
| Andrea Belotti | 3 |
| Iago Falque | 2 |
| Antonio Sanabria | 2 |
| Che Adams | 1 |
| Sasa Lukic | 1 |
| Nikola Vlasic | 1 |
| Afriyie Acquah | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Torino FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Torino FC
50%
Empoli FC or Torino FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Torino FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Torino FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

