Empoli FC vs US Lecce, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Chiffi
- Assistant 1 Davide Imperiale
- Assistant 2 Fabiano Preti
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | US Lecce | H | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Venezia FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Dec | Genoa CFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Atalanta BC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | Torino FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Dec | Hellas Verona FC | A | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Empoli FC gets underway.
- 5' 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.
- 6' US Lecce is taking the lead after the goal scored by Tete Morente on 6.
- 11' GOAL! Nikola Krstovic scores on 11. Assisted by Tete Morente
- 16' Alberto Grassi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 21' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Ardian Ismajli departs to be replaced by Mattia De Sciglio.
- 26' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Emmanuel Gyasi suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Youssef Maleh, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' It’s a booking for US Lecce player. Tete Morente gets a card.
- 42' US Lecce 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.
- 47' Goal! Liberato Cacace scores his 6 goal in 209 matches.
- 52' The supporters are chanting for Mohamed Kaba. He replaces THorir Johann Helgason on 52 minute.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 58' It’s a booking for US Lecce player. Balthazar Pierret gets a card.
- 63' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. US Lecce needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 68' Time for substitution for US Lecce. Santiago Pierotti is replaced by Kevin Bonifazi.
- 73' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 75' Jacopo Fazzini has so much to prove this time. He replaces Youssef Maleh on 75 minute.
- 80' Another change for Empoli FC made on 80 minute. Giuseppe Pezzella leaves to be changed by Junior Sambia.
- 82' Ylber Ramadani is replacing Balthazar Pierret for the US Lecce side.
- 83' It’s a booking for US Lecce player. Nikola Krstovic gets a card.
- 88' US Lecce is showing some good football. However, US Lecce are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- Another three points for US Lecce.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3
-
5
Alberto Grassi ↓ Liam Henderson 80'
- 13
- 34
- 99
- 21
- 29
-
93
Youssef Maleh ↓ Jacopo Fazzini 75'
- 12
- 11
- 2
Bench
- 1
-
7
Junior Sambia ↑ 80'
-
22
Mattia De Sciglio ↑ 21'
-
6
Liam Henderson ↑ 80'
- 27
-
10
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 75'
- 23
- 31
- 90
- 36
- 39
Coach
Roberto D'Aversa
US Lecce Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 12
- 29
-
7
Tete Morente ↓ Jesper Karlsson 82'
- 14
- 50
- 9
- 30
- 75
- 19
- 6
- 13
Bench
- 1
- 3
-
21
Kevin Bonifazi ↑ 68'
- 36
-
37
Jesper Karlsson ↑ 82'
-
20
Ylber Ramadani ↑ 82'
- 98
-
77
Mohamed Kaba ↑ 52'
- 27
- 32
- 23
- 34
- 26
Coach
Marco Giampaolo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikola Krstovic | 2 |
| Fabiano Parisi | 1 |
| Gabriel Strefezza | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
| Lameck Banda | 1 |
| Nicola Sansone | 1 |
| Pietro Pellegri | 1 |
| Santiago Pierotti | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
US Lecce xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or US Lecce 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Lecce win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
62%
Draw or US Lecce
67%
Empoli FC or US Lecce
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Lecce win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
0 – 1
9%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | US Lecce covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
US Lecce keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.