Empoli FC vs Torino FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Luigi Nasca
- Referee Ivan Pezzuto
- Referee
- Referee Matteo Marchetti (Italy)
- Referee Francesco Cosso
- Referee Marco D'Ascanio (Italy)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Torino FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | SSC Napoli | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Apr | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Apr | Spezia Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Apr | ACF Fiorentina | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Empoli FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Atalanta BC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 23 Apr | Spezia Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Apr | SS Lazio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | AC Milan | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Apr | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 1–0 | W |
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' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Carlo Castellani as Empoli FC face off against Torino FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and Torino FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' The referee calls foul for Andrea Pinamonti. He receives a Yellow card.
- 19' Andrea Pinamonti is having his name booked by the referee on 19.
- 24' Empoli FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Torino FC's shape.
- 29' Sasa Lukic picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 30' Ivan Juric picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Aurelio Andreazzoli might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' Italy international Sebastiano Luperto has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' Fabiano Parisi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Cristian Ansaldi. He replaces Mergim Vojvoda on 46 minute.
- 51' Poor challenge from Liam Henderson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 52' Liam Henderson is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 56' Assisted by Valerio Verre with the perfectly-timed delivery and Szymon Zurkowski makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Valerio Verre.
- 61' The referee calls foul for Valerio Verre. He receives a Red card.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aurelio Andreazzoli on 62.
- 65' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Federico Di Francesco exits the field as Marco Benassi enters on 65.
- 70' The crowd applauds Sasa Lukic as he leaves the pitch. Samuele Ricci steps in for Torino FC.
- 71' Demba Seck gets the nod from Torino FC. He replaces Wilfried Singo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Petar Stojanovic on 75.
- 78' GOAL! Andrea Belotti scores on 78.
- 79' Another change for Empoli FC made on 79 minute. Liam Henderson leaves to be changed by Leo Stulac.
- 84' Torino FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 84.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Petar Stojanovic.
- 86' Poor challenge from Petar Stojanovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 87' Andrea Belotti adds to his 0 season tally! Torino FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sebastiano Luperto.
- 89' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Szymon Zurkowski is replaced by Andrea La Mantia.
- 90' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Liam Henderson is replaced by Leo Stulac on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Torino FC players.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 13
-
8
Liam Henderson ↓ Leo Stulac 79'
- 33
- 11
- 99
- 30
- 27
- 42
- 65
- 23
Bench
- 9
-
15
Marco Benassi ↑ 65'
-
5
Leo Stulac ↑ 79'
- 6
- 21
- 34
- 20
-
19
Andrea La Mantia ↑ 89'
- 10
- 1
- 22
- 16
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
Torino FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 64
- 14
- 1
- 13
- 26
-
10
Sasa Lukic ↓ Samuele Ricci 70'
- 22
- 99
- 27
-
17
Wilfried Singo ↓ Demba Seck 71'
- 4
Bench
- 3
- 5
-
15
Cristian Ansaldi ↑ 46'
-
9
Andrea Belotti ↑ 71'
- 34
- 32
- 77
- 38
- 89
-
28
Samuele Ricci ↑ 70'
- 6
-
23
Demba Seck ↑ 71'
Coach
Ivan Juric
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duvan Zapata | 3 |
| Andrea Belotti | 3 |
| Iago Falque | 2 |
| Antonio Sanabria | 2 |
| Sebastiano Luperto | 1 |
| Marko Pjaca | 1 |
| Razvan Marin | 1 |
| Tommaso Pobega | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.5
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Torino FC xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Torino FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Torino FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Torino FC
66%
Empoli FC or Torino FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Torino FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Torino FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

