Empoli FC vs US Cremonese, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Empoli FC vs US Cremonese — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- US Cremonese 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Luca Banti
- Referee Fabiano Preti
- Referee Pasquale De Meo
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Federico Dionisi
- Referee Daniele Perenzoni (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Oct | Atalanta BC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Juventus FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Oct | AC Monza | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Empoli FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | AC Milan | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | Udinese Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Oct | UC Sampdoria | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Oct | Spezia Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Empoli FC and US Cremonese is underway.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering US Cremonese that had 161 games and scored 169 goals.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. US Cremonese is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Emanuel Aiwu is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for US Cremonese so far.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and US Cremonese are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ardian Ismajli is clearly more than just a goal scorer for US Cremonese.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Soualiho Meite, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' US Cremonese come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Soualiho Meite on 43 minutes.
- 46' Empoli FC ring the changes. Sam Lammers has done his job and it is now time for Nicolo Cambiaghi to step up.
- 46' Brilliant from the forward! Nicolo Cambiaghi makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 46.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and US Cremonese are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' Empoli FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against US Cremonese's shape.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Michele Castagnetti. He replaces Santiago Ascacibar on 62 minute.
- 66' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Alberto Grassi by Razvan Marin on 66 minute.
- 67' Jacopo Fazzini gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' Nicolo Cambiaghi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 69.
- 70' US Cremonese make a change. Emanuele Valeri trudges off to be replaced by Giacomo Quagliata on 70 minutes.
- 75' Jack Hendry has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 77' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Filippo Bandinelli departs to be replaced by Liam Henderson.
- 79' Daniel Ciofani has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luka Lochoshvili on 79 minute.
- 84' Empoli FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 85' Koni De Winter is ready to make an impact after coming on for Martin Satriano at the 85 minute mark.
- 88' Fabiano Parisi makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Empoli FC are in front.
- 90' Charles Pickel was booked on 90.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Empoli FC and US Cremonese (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
7
Sam Lammers ↓ Nicolo Cambiaghi 46'
- 25
-
5
Alberto Grassi ↓ Razvan Marin 66'
- 11
- 24
- 34
- 4
- 10
- 65
- 9
Bench
- 1
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 77'
- 14
- 32
- 3
- 30
-
18
Razvan Marin ↑ 66'
-
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi ↑ 46'
- 22
-
6
Koni De Winter ↑ 85'
- 17
-
21
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 67'
- 20
- 36
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
US Cremonese Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 28
- 10
- 17
- 77
- 2
- 44
- 4
- 12
- 6
- 3
Bench
-
19
Michele Castagnetti ↑ 62'
-
90
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 70'
- 32
- 15
- 74
-
9
Daniel Ciofani ↑ 79'
- 18
- 7
- 13
- 45
-
33
Giacomo Quagliata ↑ 70'
-
98
Luca Zanimacchia ↑ 62'
- 5
- 62
- 20
Coach
Massimiliano Alvini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicolo Cambiaghi | 1 |
| Fabiano Parisi | 1 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 1 |
| Stiven Shpendi | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.55
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
US Cremonese xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
81%
Draw or US Cremonese
45%
Empoli FC or US Cremonese
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | US Cremonese covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 25% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
US Cremonese keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

