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 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
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
9%
Clean Sheets
Torino FC this season
Torino FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Torino FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
5/3
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Torino FC
| Che Adams | 4 G | |
| Giovanni Simeone | 2 G | 1 A |
| Sandro Kulenovic | 2 G | |
| Rolando Mandragora | 1 G | |
| Pietro Comuzzo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Empoli FC and Torino FC get this one started.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Aurelio Andreazzoli might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Liam Henderson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 34 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' Andrea Pinamonti was booked on 18.
- 19' Andrea Pinamonti was booked on 19.
- 24' Guglielmo Vicario needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 29' Torino FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 29.
- 30' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ivan Juric.
- 35' The 25-year-old Pietro Pellegri has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' Ricardo Rodriguez, a Switzerland defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Cristian Ansaldi is replacing Mergim Vojvoda for the Torino FC side.
- 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liam Henderson on 51.
- 52' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Liam Henderson gets a Yellow card.
- 56' A stunning finish from Szymon Zurkowski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 59' Valerio Verre has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 61' Valerio Verre was booked on 61.
- 62' A moment of madness from Aurelio Andreazzoli on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- 65' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Federico Di Francesco by Marco Benassi on 65 minute.
- 70' A change in the Torino FC ranks — Sasa Lukic exits the field as Samuele Ricci enters on 70.
- 71' The Torino FC manager makes a substitution. Wilfried Singo departs to be replaced by Demba Seck.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Petar Stojanovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 78' What composure from Andrea Belotti! The Italy international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 79' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Liam Henderson departs to be replaced by Leo Stulac.
- 84' 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 Wilfried Singo suffering a number of foals already.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Petar Stojanovic on 85.
- 86' A moment of madness from Petar Stojanovic on 86 minutes earns him a Red card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- 87' Brilliant from the forward! Andrea Belotti makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 87.
- 88' A moment of madness from Sebastiano Luperto on 88 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- 89' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Szymon Zurkowski exits the field as Andrea La Mantia enters on 89.
- 90' Empoli FC make a change. Liam Henderson trudges off to be replaced by Leo Stulac on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Empoli FC 1-3 Torino FC.
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 |
| Tommaso Pobega | 1 |
| Simone Romagnoli | 1 |
| Nicolo Cambiaghi | 1 |
| Andrea La Mantia | 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.