Empoli FC vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Empoli FC vs UC Sampdoria — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- UC Sampdoria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Giorgio Peretti
- Referee Juan Sacchi
- Referee Giampaolo Calvarese
- Referee Luca Massimi
- Referee Vito Mastrodonato
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Empoli FC launch into their encounter with UC Sampdoria.
- 5' Francesco Caputo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for UC Sampdoria tonight.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jacob Rasmussen made 380 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 11' The Italy Manuel Pasqual breaks the deadlock on 11 minutes. 1-0!
- 16' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dennis Praet is clearly more than just a goal scorer for UC Sampdoria.
- 18' Joachim Andersen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 18.
- 23' Riccardo Saponara, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 28' UC Sampdoria have won 358 goals from 456 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 32' Afriyie Acquah is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
- 34' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Francesco Caputo on 34 minutes.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their trying to find a way past UC Sampdoria's compact .
- 41' Gaston Ramirez adds to his 0 season tally! UC Sampdoria lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 46' Empoli FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against UC Sampdoria's shape.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and UC Sampdoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 65' The UC Sampdoria manager makes a substitution. Gaston Ramirez departs to be replaced by Riccardo Saponara.
- 69' UC Sampdoria is taking the lead after the goal scored by Fabio Quagliarella on 69.
- 69' The referee shows UC Sampdoria player a Yellow card on 69.
- 70' Fabio Quagliarella is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
- 72' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Jacob Rasmussen by Miha Zajc on 72 minute.
- 76' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Francesco Caputo makes it 2-2.
- 81' UC Sampdoria started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 81.
- 82' Albin Ekdal is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
- 84' Salih Ucan gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Afriyie Acquah and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Antonio La Gumina. He receives a Yellow card.
- 85' Gianluca Caprari gets the nod from UC Sampdoria. He replaces Gregoire Defrel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' The whistle greets Karol Linetty as he departs to be replaced by Jakub Jankto.
- 87' Sensational shot from Gianluca Caprari. UC Sampdoria is back in the lead.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gianluca Caprari on 88.
- 90' Gianluca Caprari has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Empoli FC 2-4 UC Sampdoria.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
18
Afriyie Acquah ↓ Salih Ucan 84'
- 20
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 2
- 8
- 10
- 11
-
32
Jacob Rasmussen ↓ Miha Zajc 72'
Bench
- 9
- 13
- 28
- 21
- 27
- 22
-
6
Miha Zajc ↑ 72'
- 4
- 7
- 99
- 66
-
48
Salih Ucan ↑ 84'
Coach
Giuseppe Iachini
UC Sampdoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 92
- 26
- 29
- 3
- 7
-
16
Karol Linetty ↓ Jakub Jankto 86'
- 10
- 11
- 27
- 1
- 6
Bench
- 22
-
5
Riccardo Saponara ↑ 65'
- 33
-
14
Jakub Jankto ↑ 86'
- 25
- 72
- 99
-
17
Gianluca Caprari ↑ 85'
- 95
- 4
- 15
- 18
Coach
Marco Giampaolo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabio Quagliarella | 5 |
| Francesco Caputo | 3 |
| Gianluca Caprari | 2 |
| Tyronne Ebuehi | 1 |
| Omar Colley | 1 |
| Manuel Pasqual | 1 |
| Roberto Piccoli | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: UC Sampdoria win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
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.