Empoli FC vs US Salernitana 1919, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Empoli FC vs US Salernitana 1919 — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- US Salernitana 1919 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Giorgio Peretti
- Referee Davide Massa
- Referee Stefano Alassio
- Referee Eugenio Abbattista
- Referee Matteo Marcenaro (Italy)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 May | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 2–4 | L |
| 01 May | Torino FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | SSC Napoli | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Apr | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Apr | Spezia Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Empoli FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Cagliari Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 May | Venezia FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 May | Atalanta BC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | ACF Fiorentina | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Empoli FC are looking to make home advantage count against US Salernitana 1919.
- 5' 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 Szymon Zurkowski suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' It’s high time Davide Nicola made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Salernitana 1919 backline.
- 20' Andrea Pinamonti has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Simone Verdi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for US Salernitana 1919 so far.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Aurelio Andreazzoli might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 31' Magnificent from Patrick Cutrone! That is 41 goals in 515 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 36' Nadir Zortea has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 41' US Salernitana 1919 have won 161 goals from 153 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Matteo Ruggeri is replacing Lassana Coulibaly for the US Salernitana 1919 side.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Grigoris Kastanos is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
- 53' The crowd applauds Grigoris Kastanos as he leaves the pitch. Federico Bonazzoli steps in for US Salernitana 1919.
- 57' The whistle greets Patrick Cutrone as he departs to be replaced by Nedim Bajrami.
- 62' US Salernitana 1919 make a change. Joel Obi trudges off to be replaced by Nadir Zortea on 62 minutes.
- 67' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and US Salernitana 1919 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 73' Another change for Empoli FC made on 73 minute. Filippo Bandinelli leaves to be changed by Liam Henderson.
- 74' Liam Henderson is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 76' Federico Bonazzoli has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 76 minutes.
- 77' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Liberato Cacace on, Fabiano Parisi off on 77 minutes.
- 80' US Salernitana 1919 ring the changes. Simone Verdi has done his job and it is now time for Mamadou Coulibaly to step up.
- 85' A moment of madness from Ederson on 85 minutes earns him a Yellow card. US Salernitana 1919 will be frustrated.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Nedim Bajrami will be fuming at that decision.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 13
- 33
-
9
Patrick Cutrone ↓ Nedim Bajrami 57'
- 25
- 6
- 99
- 30
- 27
- 65
- 23
Bench
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 73'
-
15
Marco Benassi ↑ 73'
- 5
-
21
Liberato Cacace ↑ 77'
- 34
- 20
-
19
Andrea La Mantia ↑ 77'
-
10
Nedim Bajrami ↑ 57'
- 1
- 42
- 22
- 35
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
US Salernitana 1919 Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 23
- 10
- 17
- 16
-
22
Joel Obi ↓ Nadir Zortea 62'
- 55
- 11
- 18
- 20
- 13
Bench
-
88
Diego Perotti ↑ 80'
- 72
- 31
- 28
- 14
-
2
Mamadou Coulibaly ↑ 80'
-
9
Federico Bonazzoli ↑ 53'
- 87
-
3
Matteo Ruggeri ↑ 46'
- 25
-
21
Nadir Zortea ↑ 62'
- 12
Coach
Davide Nicola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Cutrone | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Ardian Ismajli | 2 |
| Federico Bonazzoli | 1 |
| M'Baye Niang | 1 |
| Sam Lammers | 1 |
| Shon Weissman | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
US Salernitana 1919 Form
2022-05-14
Empoli FC
1–1
US Salernitana 1919
D
2022-05-08
US Salernitana 1919
1–1
Cagliari Calcio
D
2022-05-05
US Salernitana 1919
2–1
Venezia FC
W
2022-05-02
Atalanta BC
1–1
US Salernitana 1919
D
2022-04-24
US Salernitana 1919
2–1
ACF Fiorentina
W
2022-04-20
Udinese Calcio
0–1
US Salernitana 1919
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.48
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
US Salernitana 1919 xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or US Salernitana 1919 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
69%
Draw or US Salernitana 1919
59%
Empoli FC or US Salernitana 1919
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | US Salernitana 1919 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
US Salernitana 1919 keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.