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)
5 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Empoli FC and US Salernitana 1919 get this one started.
- 5' Empoli FC is showing some good football. However, Empoli FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' 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.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and US Salernitana 1919 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lassana Coulibaly made 414 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 31' Patrick Cutrone does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' US Salernitana 1919 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matteo Ruggeri is hanging Lassana Coulibaly on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' A change in the US Salernitana 1919 ranks — Grigoris Kastanos exits the field as Federico Bonazzoli enters on 53.
- 57' Empoli FC make a change. Patrick Cutrone trudges off to be replaced by Nedim Bajrami on 57 minutes.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Nadir Zortea. He replaces Joel Obi on 62 minute.
- 67' The travelling US Salernitana 1919 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 72' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luigi Sepe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for US Salernitana 1919.
- 73' Liam Henderson gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Filippo Bandinelli and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' Liam Henderson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
- 76' Federico Bonazzoli adds to his 6 season tally! US Salernitana 1919 lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 77' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Fabiano Parisi is replaced by Liberato Cacace on 77 minute.
- 80' US Salernitana 1919 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mamadou Coulibaly is hanging Simone Verdi on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ederson on 85 minutes.
- 90' Nedim Bajrami was booked on 90.
- The points are shared — Empoli FC 1-1 US Salernitana 1919. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Ardian Ismajli | 2 |
| Patrick Cutrone | 2 |
| Nicolo Cambiaghi | 1 |
| Stefan Strandberg | 1 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 1 |
| Luca Ranieri | 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.