Empoli FC vs Torino FC, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Davide Massa
- Assistant 1 Gamal Mokhtar
- Assistant 2 Khaled Bahri (Italy)
11 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Torino FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Apr | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | AC Milan | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Mar | Cagliari Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Empoli FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | AC Monza | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Udinese Calcio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | SSC Napoli | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | ACF Fiorentina | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | AS Roma | A | 2–3 | L |
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' In just a few seconds Stadio Carlo Castellani will turn into a battlefield for Empoli FC and Torino FC.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 6' Nicolo Cambiaghi doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 11' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Sebastian Walukiewicz gets a card.
- 16' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 21' Ricardo Rodriguez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 26' 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.
- 27' The referee shows Empoli FC player a card on 27.
- 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ivan Juric will be considering his options from the bench.
- 37' It looks like no one’s ball. Torino FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' The referee calls foul for Duvan Zapata. He receives a card.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 54' Antonio Sanabria has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' The 31-year-old Karol Linetty has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Against the run of play, Duvan Zapata has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 65' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Liberato Cacace comes on to replace Giuseppe Pezzella.
- 70' Another change for Empoli FC made on 70 minute. Nicolo Cambiaghi leaves to be changed by Matteo Cancellieri.
- 74' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matteo Cancellieri makes it 2-1.
- 76' Valentino Lazaro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mergim Vojvoda on 76 minute.
- 81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' A change in the Torino FC ranks — Samuele Ricci exits the field as Matteo Lovato enters on 82.
- 83' Another change for Torino FC made on 83 minute. Ricardo Rodriguez leaves to be changed by David Okereke.
- 88' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Szymon Zurkowski by Jacopo Fazzini on 88 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
17
Alberto Cerri ↓ M'Baye Niang 70'
- 33
- 19
- 3
- 25
-
30
Simone Bastoni ↓ Youssef Maleh 65'
- 18
- 27
- 28
- 4
- 11
Bench
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 9
-
13
Liberato Cacace ↑ 65'
- 8
-
20
Matteo Cancellieri ↑ 70'
-
29
Youssef Maleh ↑ 65'
-
21
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 88'
- 12
-
10
M'Baye Niang ↑ 70'
- 7
- 2
Coach
Davide Nicola
Torino FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 61
- 9
- 91
- 13
- 19
- 32
-
77
Karol Linetty ↓ Adam Masina 88'
- 4
- 16
- 27
-
28
Samuele Ricci ↓ Matteo Lovato 82'
Bench
-
5
Adam Masina ↑ 88'
-
20
Valentino Lazaro ↑ 76'
-
21
David Okereke ↑ 83'
- 1
-
6
Matteo Lovato ↑ 82'
- 15
- 71
- 17
- 79
Coach
Ivan Juric
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duvan Zapata | 3 |
| Andrea Belotti | 3 |
| Antonio Sanabria | 2 |
| Iago Falque | 2 |
| Giovanni Di Lorenzo | 1 |
| Matteo Brighi | 1 |
| Samuele Ricci | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Torino FC xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Torino FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Torino FC
61%
Empoli FC or Torino FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Torino FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Torino FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

