Empoli FC vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2022-23 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 Marco Guida
- Referee Alberto Santoro
- Referee Valerio Marini
- Referee Marco Scatragli
- Referee Simone Sozza
- Referee Marco Trinchieri (Italy)
13 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 3.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 08 Nov | SSC Napoli | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Empoli FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Jan | SSC Napoli | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jan | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | US Lecce | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Torino FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | ACF Fiorentina | H | 0–2 | L |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Empoli FC to score. At the same time, UC Sampdoria does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paolo Zanetti will be considering his options from the bench.
- 6' UC Sampdoria player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 11' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and UC Sampdoria are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 16' Omar Colley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 38 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 21' UC Sampdoria is showing some good football. However, UC Sampdoria are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Razvan Marin made 372 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 29' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ronaldo Vieira.
- 30' UC Sampdoria player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 31' Manolo Gabbiadini was booked on 31.
- 36' UC Sampdoria has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Fabiano Parisi is booked for Empoli FC — Yellow card on 41.
- 46' Italy international Valerio Verre has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Tyronne Ebuehi does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
- 60' Filippo Bandinelli needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 62' Another substitution for UC Sampdoria to replace Valerio Verre by Abdelhamid Sabiri on 62 minute.
- 63' Alessandro Zanoli has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mehdi Leris on 63 minute.
- 68' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alessandro Zanoli, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Flavio Paoletti. He replaces Ronaldo Vieira on 69 minute.
- 72' Razvan Marin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
- 77' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Martin Satriano is replaced by Nicolo Cambiaghi.
- 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 85' Another change for Empoli FC made on 85 minute. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro leaves to be changed by Jacopo Fazzini.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Ardian Ismajli. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Petar Stojanovic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 33
- 25
- 19
- 11
- 24
- 18
- 34
- 65
- 9
-
35
Tommaso Baldanzi ↓ Marko Pjaca 63'
Bench
- 1
- 8
-
14
Marko Pjaca ↑ 63'
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↑ 63'
- 3
-
30
Petar Stojanovic ↑ 77'
-
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi ↑ 77'
- 4
- 10
- 22
- 6
- 17
-
21
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 85'
- 20
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
UC Sampdoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 23
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 15
- 7
- 17
-
37
Mehdi Leris ↓ Alessandro Zanoli 63'
- 3
-
2
Bruno Amione ↓ Harry Winks 62'
Bench
- 30
-
11
Abdelhamid Sabiri ↑ 62'
-
20
Harry Winks ↑ 62'
- 21
- 22
-
59
Alessandro Zanoli ↑ 63'
- 28
- 34
-
36
Flavio Paoletti ↑ 69'
Coach
Dejan Stanković
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabio Quagliarella | 5 |
| Francesco Caputo | 3 |
| Gianluca Caprari | 2 |
| Antonio Candreva | 1 |
| Tyronne Ebuehi | 1 |
| Omar Colley | 1 |
| Manuel Pasqual | 1 |
| Roberto Piccoli | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.25
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
74%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
55%
Empoli FC or UC Sampdoria
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | UC Sampdoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.