SPAL 2013 vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Mauro Tonolini
- Referee Paolo Mazzoleni
- Referee Gianluca Manganiello
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Giacomo Paganessi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Empoli FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | Juventus FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Cagliari Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Nov | SS Lazio | A | 1–4 | L |
| 28 Oct | Frosinone Calcio | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | AS Roma | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | SPAL 2013 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Nov | Atalanta BC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Nov | Udinese Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | SSC Napoli | A | 1–5 | L |
| 27 Oct | Juventus FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Frosinone Calcio | A | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and SPAL 2013 launch into their encounter with Empoli FC.
- 5' Brilliant from the ! Jasmin Kurtic makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 5.
- 10' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 15.
- 20' 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.
- 24' Francesco Caputo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 29' Alfred Gomis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Felipe argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 39' 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.
- 43' Goal! Rade Krunic scores his 13 goal in 380 matches.
- 45' Rade Krunic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 49' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Thiago Cionek.
- 54' Poor challenge from Jasmin Kurtic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 59' Manuel Pasqual has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 64' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 67' Jasmin Kurtic makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and SPAL 2013 are in front.
- 68' SPAL 2013 make a change. Andrea Petagna trudges off to be replaced by Alberto Paloschi on 68 minutes.
- 73' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Levan Mchedlidze comes on to replace Antonio La Gumina.
- 74' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Rade Krunic is withdrawn and Miha Zajc gets his opportunity.
- 75' Everton Luiz gets the nod from SPAL 2013. He replaces Simone Missiroli and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' The 26-year-old Hamed Traore has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 85' Mattia Valoti is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mirko Antenucci at the 85 minute mark.
- 89' Empoli FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The points are shared — SPAL 2013 2-2 Empoli FC. Honours even.
Lineups
SPAL 2013 Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 93
-
6
Simone Missiroli ↓ Everton Luiz 75'
- 1
- 23
- 27
- 4
- 29
- 28
- 19
- 7
Bench
-
8
Mattia Valoti ↑ 85'
- 32
- 14
- 16
- 17
- 33
- 77
-
25
Everton Luiz ↑ 75'
- 10
-
43
Alberto Paloschi ↑ 68'
- 24
- 3
Coach
Leonardo Semplici
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 20
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 2
- 22
-
33
Rade Krunic ↓ Miha Zajc 74'
- 8
- 10
- 11
Bench
- 9
- 13
- 28
- 18
- 21
-
6
Miha Zajc ↑ 74'
- 4
-
7
Levan Mchedlidze ↑ 73'
- 32
- 66
- 48
- 29
Coach
Giuseppe Iachini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jasmin Kurtic | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Andrea Petagna | 2 |
| Rade Krunic | 1 |
| Mirko Antenucci | 1 |
| Sergio Floccari | 1 |
| Hamed Traore | 1 |
Head to Head
SPAL 2013 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55
SPAL 2013 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
SPAL 2013 or Empoli FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
SPAL 2013 or Draw
64%
Draw or Empoli FC
63%
SPAL 2013 or Empoli FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
8%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — SPAL 2013
| Handicap | SPAL 2013 covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
SPAL 2013 keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.