Empoli FC vs Torino FC, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Alessandro Giallatini
- Referee Eugenio Abbattista
- Referee Ciro Carbone
- Referee Lorenzo Maggioni
- Referee Francesco Cosso
- Referee Matteo Marcenaro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04 Jan | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | US Cremonese | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Empoli FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Jan | ACF Fiorentina | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Spezia Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Jan | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Jan | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Nov | AS Roma | A | 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' Welcome to Stadio Carlo Castellani that hosts another battle between Empoli FC and Torino FC.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Torino FC is showing some good football. However, Torino FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 37' Sebastiano Luperto adds to his 0 season tally! Empoli FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nikola Vlasic, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 46' Torino FC ring the changes. Demba Seck has done his job and it is now time for Antonio Sanabria to step up.
- 51' Empoli FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Torino FC's shape.
- 55' Aleksei Miranchuk gets the nod from Torino FC. He replaces Nemanja Radonjic and will look to change the dynamic.
- 60' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 63' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 63.
- 64' Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro was booked on 64.
- 64' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro departs to be replaced by Nicolas Haas.
- 69' What a moment for Razvan Marin! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' The crowd applauds Martin Satriano as he leaves the pitch. Nedim Bajrami steps in for Empoli FC.
- 73' Empoli FC ring the changes. Liberato Cacace has done his job and it is now time for Petar Stojanovic to step up.
- 78' Nedim Bajrami catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 78.
- 82' Samuele Ricci does the damage! The net is bulging and Torino FC surge ahead!
- 84' The crowd applauds Filippo Bandinelli as he leaves the pitch. Jacopo Fazzini steps in for Empoli FC.
- 85' What composure from Antonio Sanabria! The Paraguay international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 85' Torino FC ring the changes. Mergim Vojvoda has done his job and it is now time for Ola Aina to step up.
- 86' Magnificent from Antonio Sanabria! That is 53 goals in 349 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 33
- 25
- 19
- 11
- 3
- 24
- 18
-
9
Martin Satriano ↓ Nedim Bajrami 72'
- 6
- 35
Bench
- 1
- 14
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↑ 64'
-
30
Petar Stojanovic ↑ 73'
-
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi ↑ 64'
- 4
-
10
Nedim Bajrami ↑ 72'
- 22
- 17
- 39
-
21
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 84'
- 20
- 36
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
Torino FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 49
- 13
- 32
-
77
Karol Linetty ↓ Sasa Lukic 46'
- 4
- 16
-
27
Mergim Vojvoda ↓ Ola Aina 85'
- 28
-
23
Demba Seck ↓ Antonio Sanabria 46'
-
2
Brian Bayeye ↓ Wilfried Singo 55'
Bench
- 7
-
9
Antonio Sanabria ↑ 46'
- 21
-
34
Ola Aina ↑ 85'
-
10
Sasa Lukic ↑ 46'
-
59
Aleksei Miranchuk ↑ 55'
- 89
-
17
Wilfried Singo ↑ 55'
- 14
- 73
- 66
- 94
Coach
Ivan Juric
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duvan Zapata | 3 |
| Andrea Belotti | 3 |
| Iago Falque | 2 |
| Antonio Sanabria | 2 |
| Matteo Brighi | 1 |
| Samuele Ricci | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
| Sebastiano Luperto | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Torino FC xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Torino FC 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Torino FC
56%
Empoli FC or Torino FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Torino FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Torino FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

