Empoli FC vs Udinese Calcio, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Empoli FC vs Udinese Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Udinese Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Fabbri
- Assistant 1 Niccolo Pagliardini
- Assistant 2 Claudio Barone (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Udinese Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Oct | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Empoli FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Oct | Genoa CFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Sep | SSC Napoli | A | 1–4 | L |
| 24 Sep | ACF Fiorentina | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | Cagliari Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Sep | Frosinone Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani!
- 5' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Udinese Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' named a 4-3-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' Empoli FC 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.
- 35' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' Against the run of play, Francesco Caputo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 44' 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.
- 49' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' Udinese Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Empoli FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' It is a substitution in Udinese Calcio team. Lorenzo Lucca is replaced by Isaac Success on 63 minute.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Roberto Pereyra.
- 71' Another change for Udinese Calcio made on 71 minute. Festy Ebosele leaves to be changed by Joao Ferreira.
- 75' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Ardian Ismajli is withdrawn and Sebastian Walukiewicz gets his opportunity.
- 76' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nicolo Cambiaghi is hanging Francesco Caputo on the field on 76 minute.
- 80' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Razvan Marin is replaced by Viktor Kovalenko on 80 minute.
- 81' It is a substitution in Udinese Calcio team. Hassane Kamara is replaced by Marley Ake on 81 minute.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Nehuen Perez is booked for Udinese Calcio — Yellow card on 84.
- 89' Udinese Calcio fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
4-3-2-1Starting XI
- 33
- 99
- 5
- 9
- 13
- 24
-
18
Razvan Marin ↓ Viktor Kovalenko 80'
- 34
- 20
- 35
- 29
Bench
- 22
- 1
- 23
- 25
- 30
-
8
Viktor Kovalenko ↑ 80'
-
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi ↑ 76'
-
4
Sebastian Walukiewicz ↑ 75'
- 14
-
11
Emmanuel Gyasi ↑ 80'
- 7
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
Udinese Calcio Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
17
Lorenzo Lucca ↓ Isaac Success 63'
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↓ Martin Payero 71'
-
26
Florian Thauvin ↓ Jordan Zemura 81'
-
12
Hassane Kamara ↓ Marley Ake 81'
- 11
- 1
- 29
- 18
- 24
- 31
-
2
Festy Ebosele ↓ Joao Ferreira 71'
Bench
- 27
-
7
Isaac Success ↑ 63'
- 34
-
32
Martin Payero ↑ 71'
-
33
Jordan Zemura ↑ 81'
-
15
Marley Ake ↑ 81'
-
13
Joao Ferreira ↑ 71'
- 40
- 6
- 21
- 5
- 80
- 8
- 16
- 70
Coach
Andrea Sottil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Francesco Caputo | 3 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 2 |
| Rodrigo de Paul | 2 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Jurgen Ekkelenkamp | 2 |
| Ardian Ismajli | 2 |
| Ignacio Pussetto | 2 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Udinese Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Udinese Calcio
62%
Empoli FC or Udinese Calcio
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
10.9%
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 0
2.7%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Udinese Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 22% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Udinese Calcio keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

