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Empoli FC vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2018-19
Empoli FC
2 – 4
Full Time
UC Sampdoria
Sat 22 Dec 2018 · 14:00 UTC Stadio Carlo Castellani HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Joachim Andersen
Afriyie Acquah 32' Y
Francesco Caputo 34' Y
Y 69' Fabio Quagliarella
Y 70' Fabio Quagliarella
Y 82' Albin Ekdal
Antonio La Gumina 85' Y
Y 88' Gianluca Caprari

Overview

Match Preview

Empoli FC vs UC Sampdoria — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Match Details

  • Referee Giorgio Peretti
  • Referee Juan Sacchi
  • Referee Giampaolo Calvarese
  • Referee Luca Massimi
  • Referee Vito Mastrodonato

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

8
3
5
Empoli FC 16 games · Avg 2.3 goals UC Sampdoria
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-22 Empoli FC 2–4 UC Sampdoria 2018-02-25 Empoli FC 1–0 UC Sampdoria 2017-10-01 UC Sampdoria 2–1 Empoli FC 2017-01-21 UC Sampdoria 0–3 Empoli FC 2016-08-28 Empoli FC 1–0 UC Sampdoria

Recent Form

Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec UC Sampdoria H 2–4 L
16 Dec ACF Fiorentina A 1–3 L
09 Dec Bologna FC 1909 H 2–1 W
01 Dec SPAL 2013 A 2–2 D
25 Nov Atalanta BC H 3–2 W
11 Nov Udinese Calcio H 2–1 W
UC Sampdoria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Empoli FC A 4–2 W
16 Dec Parma Calcio 1913 H 2–0 W
08 Dec SS Lazio A 2–2 D
01 Dec Bologna FC 1909 H 4–1 W
25 Nov Genoa CFC A 1–1 D
11 Nov AS Roma A 1–4 L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Empoli FC is hosting UC Sampdoria for another epic battle.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with UC Sampdoria winning 50% of all matches.
  • 10' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 11' What a strike from Manuel Pasqual! The score is 1-0.
  • 16' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 18' UC Sampdoria receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 18.
  • 23' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and UC Sampdoria are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 28' UC Sampdoria come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 32' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 32.
  • 34' Empoli FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and UC Sampdoria are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 41' Gaston Ramirez doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 46' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 51' Antonio La Gumina needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 56' Francesco Caputo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
  • 61' Empoli FC is showing some good football. However, Empoli FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Gaston Ramirez as he leaves the pitch. Riccardo Saponara steps in for UC Sampdoria.
  • 69' A stunning finish from Fabio Quagliarella — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 69' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Fabio Quagliarella.
  • 70' UC Sampdoria receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
  • 72' Jacob Rasmussen makes way for Miha Zajc at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
  • 76' Francesco Caputo does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
  • 81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ivan Provedel made 380 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 82' Poor challenge from Albin Ekdal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 84' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Afriyie Acquah by Salih Ucan on 84 minute.
  • 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Antonio La Gumina.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Gianluca Caprari. He replaces Gregoire Defrel on 85 minute.
  • 86' UC Sampdoria make a change. Karol Linetty trudges off to be replaced by Jakub Jankto on 86 minutes.
  • 87' Assisted by Riccardo Saponara with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gianluca Caprari makes no mistake. 2-3!
  • 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gianluca Caprari on 88 minutes.
  • 90' Gianluca Caprari has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
  • UC Sampdoria celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giuseppe Iachini

UC Sampdoria Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Giampaolo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fabio Quagliarella 5
Francesco Caputo 3
Gianluca Caprari 2
Diego Farias 1
Giovanni Di Lorenzo 1
Antonio Candreva 1
Tyronne Ebuehi 1
Omar Colley 1

Head to Head

2018-12-22 Empoli FC 2–4 UC Sampdoria 2018-02-25 Empoli FC 1–0 UC Sampdoria 2017-10-01 UC Sampdoria 2–1 Empoli FC 2017-01-21 UC Sampdoria 0–3 Empoli FC 2016-08-28 Empoli FC 1–0 UC Sampdoria

Empoli FC Form

2018-12-22 Empoli FC 2–4 UC Sampdoria L 2018-12-16 ACF Fiorentina 3–1 Empoli FC L 2018-12-09 Empoli FC 2–1 Bologna FC 1909 W 2018-12-01 SPAL 2013 2–2 Empoli FC D 2018-11-25 Empoli FC 3–2 Atalanta BC W 2018-11-11 Empoli FC 2–1 Udinese Calcio W

UC Sampdoria Form

2018-12-22 Empoli FC 2–4 UC Sampdoria W 2018-12-16 UC Sampdoria 2–0 Parma Calcio 1913 W 2018-12-08 SS Lazio 2–2 UC Sampdoria D 2018-12-01 UC Sampdoria 4–1 Bologna FC 1909 W 2018-11-25 Genoa CFC 1–1 UC Sampdoria D 2018-11-11 AS Roma 4–1 UC Sampdoria L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66 Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for: Empoli FC or UC Sampdoria 73% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Empoli FC40% Draw27% UC Sampdoria33%
Actual: UC Sampdoria win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Empoli FC or Draw
66%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
60%
Empoli FC or UC Sampdoria
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC31% Draw43% UC Sampdoria26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Empoli FC

Handicap Empoli FC covers Push UC Sampdoria covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 17% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.