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 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Torino FC this season
Torino FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Torino FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Torino FC
| Che Adams | 2 G |
| Rolando Mandragora | 1 G |
| Pietro Comuzzo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Empoli FC welcome Torino FC for this crunch clash at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Ola Aina has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Torino FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 27' What a moment for Afriyie Acquah! That strike on 27 puts his side firmly in control.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Empoli FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and Torino FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Aurelio Andreazzoli will be considering his options from the bench.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their trying to find a way past Torino FC's compact .
- 53' It is a substitution in Torino FC team. Ola Aina is replaced by Iago Falque on 53 minute.
- 56' What an equalizer from Iago Falque!
- 61' Empoli FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 64' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Matteo Brighi comes on to replace Afriyie Acquah.
- 65' Matteo Brighi doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 68' Simone Zaza has so much to prove this time. He replaces Soualiho Meite on 68 minute.
- 70' Against the run of play, Giovanni Di Lorenzo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 71.
- 76' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 77' Frederic Veseli has so much to prove this time. He replaces Domenico Maietta on 77 minute.
- 78' The Torino FC manager makes a substitution. Daniele Baselli departs to be replaced by Sasa Lukic.
- 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and Torino FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alex Berenguer.
- 88' Goal! Francesco Caputo scores his 84 goal in 383 matches.
- 90' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Leonardo Capezzi comes on to replace Hamed Junior Traore.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
|---|---|
| Andrea Belotti | 3 |
| Duvan Zapata | 3 |
| Iago Falque | 2 |
| Antonio Sanabria | 2 |
| Simone Romagnoli | 1 |
| Nicolo Cambiaghi | 1 |
| Andrea La Mantia | 1 |
| Matteo Cancellieri | 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.

