Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Empoli FC vs US Salernitana 1919, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2023-24
Empoli FC
1 – 0
Full Time
US Salernitana 1919
Wed 27 Sep 2023 · 16:30 UTC Stadio Carlo Castellani HT 45' · FT 45'
Tommaso Baldanzi 34' 1–0
Y 24' Giulio Maggiore
Alberto Grassi 28' Y
Youssef Maleh 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Empoli FC vs US Salernitana 1919 — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Match Details

  • Referee Antonio Rapuano
  • Assistant 1 Giorgio Peretti
  • Assistant 2 Francesca Di Monte (Italy)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AS Roma 5 13
2 FC Internazionale Milano 5 13
3 SS Lazio 5 13
4 Cagliari Calcio 5 12
5 AC Milan 5 11
6 Frosinone Calcio 5 10
7 Juventus FC 5 10
8 Como 1907 5 10
9 SSC Napoli 5 7
10 US Sassuolo Calcio 5 7
11 Atalanta BC 5 6
12 US Lecce 5 6
13 Udinese Calcio 5 4
14 Torino FC 5 4
15 Parma Calcio 1913 5 4
16 AC Monza 5 4
17 ACF Fiorentina 5 4
18 Bologna FC 1909 5 2
19 Genoa CFC 5 1
20 Venezia FC 5 0

Head-to-Head

4
2
Empoli FC 6 games · Avg 3.3 goals US Salernitana 1919
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-27 Empoli FC 1–0 US Salernitana 1919 2023-05-08 Empoli FC 2–1 US Salernitana 1919 2022-09-05 US Salernitana 1919 2–2 Empoli FC 2022-05-14 Empoli FC 1–1 US Salernitana 1919 2021-10-23 US Salernitana 1919 2–4 Empoli FC

Recent Form

Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep US Salernitana 1919 H 1–0 W
24 Sep FC Internazionale Milano H 0–1 L
17 Sep AS Roma A 0–7 L
03 Sep Juventus FC H 0–2 L
26 Aug AC Monza A 0–2 L
19 Aug Hellas Verona FC H 0–1 L
US Salernitana 1919
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Empoli FC A 0–1 L
22 Sep Frosinone Calcio H 1–1 D
18 Sep Torino FC H 0–3 L
03 Sep US Lecce A 0–2 L
28 Aug Udinese Calcio H 1–1 D
20 Aug AS Roma A 2–2 D

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
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, US Salernitana 1919 does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' 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 Lorenzo Pirola suffering a number of foals already.
  • 12' Liberato Cacace gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Giuseppe Pezzella and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 17' Tyronne Ebuehi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bartosz Bereszynski on 17 minute.
  • 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Youssef Maleh made 461 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 24' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Giulio Maggiore on 24 minutes.
  • 28' The referee calls foul for Alberto Grassi. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 33' It looks surprising US Salernitana 1919 does not make any changes. Domagoj Bradaric has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 34' Tommaso Baldanzi puts Empoli FC on the lead.
  • 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 44' Over 44 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 46' The US Salernitana 1919 bench stirs into life. Lorenzo Pirola is withdrawn and Flavius Daniliuc gets his opportunity.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and US Salernitana 1919 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 61' Sebastian Walukiewicz has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Boulaye Dia. He replaces Pasquale Mazzocchi on 65 minute.
  • 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 73' Empoli FC ring the changes. Stiven Shpendi has done his job and it is now time for Emmanuel Gyasi to step up.
  • 74' The whistle greets Jacopo Fazzini as he departs to be replaced by Razvan Marin.
  • 79' Empoli FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 83' US Salernitana 1919 make a change. Domagoj Bradaric trudges off to be replaced by Loum Tchaouna on 83 minutes.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Youssef Maleh on 86.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Empoli FC take all three points.

Lineups

Empoli FC Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli

US Salernitana 1919 Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Sousa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Patrick Cutrone 2
Francesco Caputo 2
Andrea Pinamonti 2
Ardian Ismajli 2
Matteo Cancellieri 1
Federico Bonazzoli 1
M'Baye Niang 1
Sam Lammers 1

Head to Head

2023-09-27 Empoli FC 1–0 US Salernitana 1919 2023-05-08 Empoli FC 2–1 US Salernitana 1919 2022-09-05 US Salernitana 1919 2–2 Empoli FC 2022-05-14 Empoli FC 1–1 US Salernitana 1919 2021-10-23 US Salernitana 1919 2–4 Empoli FC

Empoli FC Form

2023-09-27 Empoli FC 1–0 US Salernitana 1919 W 2023-09-24 Empoli FC 0–1 FC Internazionale Milano L 2023-09-17 AS Roma 7–0 Empoli FC L 2023-09-03 Empoli FC 0–2 Juventus FC L 2023-08-26 AC Monza 2–0 Empoli FC L 2023-08-19 Empoli FC 0–1 Hellas Verona FC L

US Salernitana 1919 Form

2023-09-27 Empoli FC 1–0 US Salernitana 1919 L 2023-09-22 US Salernitana 1919 1–1 Frosinone Calcio D 2023-09-18 US Salernitana 1919 0–3 Torino FC L 2023-09-03 US Lecce 2–0 US Salernitana 1919 L 2023-08-28 US Salernitana 1919 1–1 Udinese Calcio D 2023-08-20 AS Roma 2–2 US Salernitana 1919 D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35 Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 US Salernitana 1919 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC47% Draw28% US Salernitana 191925%
Actual: Empoli FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Empoli FC or Draw
75%
Draw or US Salernitana 1919
53%
Empoli FC or US Salernitana 1919
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Empoli FC30% Draw50% US Salernitana 191920%
Actual: Empoli FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2%

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% 23% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
US Salernitana 1919 keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.